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Vidya Balan receives Australian honour
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Vidya Balan was seen at the launch of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne with festival director Mitu Bhomwick, Shane Warne & Premier of Victoria, Ted Ballieu.
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Funded by the state government, the launch of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne was meant to showcase the world’s largest movie industry. At the festival, there was a special screening of Balan’s National Award-winning film, The Dirty Picture.
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Balan (seen here with festival director Mitu Bhomwick) charmed the thousands of Australian crowds at the MCG as she lifted the Match ball to a thunderous applause before handing it to the umpire to signal the start of the match between Melbourne's Richmond Club and Sydney Swans.
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Vidya Balan poses with Australian cricketer Shane Warne at the event.
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The 34-year-old is not only the first Indian but also the first woman and first non-former player to have this honour.
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Vidya Balan was given the honour of handing the Match Ball at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
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