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Which Indian actress was the first to win an award at the Cannes Film Festival?

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Explanation

While several Indian artists have had recognition, the 1946 film 'Neecha Nagar' (directed by Chetan Anand, starring Kamini Kaushal) won the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film (which is now known as Palme d'Or) at the first Cannes Film Festival. However, if referring to a specific acting award, it was actually at Venice where Madhur Jaffrey won for 'Shakespeare Wallah'. The question is slightly ambiguous so focusing on 'first' significant international recognition, Nargis Dutt for 'Mother India' received significant critical acclaim and an honorable mention at Cannes.