Kartik Aaryan, Karan Johar, Nora Fatehi kick off 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Published on Aug 15, 2024 10:43 AM IST
- Bollywood stars and celebrities such as Kartik Aaryan, Karan Johar and others were present for the 15th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
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The 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024 officially kicked off with great fanfare, marking the start of a 11 days of celebration of Indian cinema and culture in Australia.
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The event was inaugurated with an official press conference attended by an illustrious lineup of stars and filmmakers, including heartthrob Kartik Aaryan, acclaimed filmmakers Imtiaz Ali, Karan Johar, Kabir Khan, Shoojit Sircar, Rima Das and other guests in doing Adarsh Gourav, Lakshya, Sona Mohapatra.
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Nora Fatehi turned up in a high-neck shirt and thick trench coat for the session. The festival was officially kicked off with keynote words by Caroline Pitcher from VicScreen as well as festival director and founder Mitu Bhowmik Lange.
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Here she is seen with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. Scheduled to take place from August 15 to August 25, 2024, in Melbourne, the festival will celebrate the diversity of Indian cinema with screenings across various Indian languages, as well as cultural programs that highlight the rich heritage shared by the two countries.
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Karan Johar said, “I’m extremely excited about watching the opening night film. What sets IFFM part from other festivals is its true standing for diversity. It’s one of those festivals that truly champions inclusivity in every regard”.
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The White Tiger star Adarsh Gourav also attended the session.
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Kartik Aaryan said, “This is my second time at IFFM. Really looking forward to the festival this year. And also excited to see the films that are part of the festival this year”.
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