Experience the magic of Indian cinema as Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' kicks off the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Summer Fest. Don't miss this captivating tale of rural India's unexpected twists and turns!
Sona crooned, a-cappella, the 'Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya', a duet sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi for the pan-India 1957 film, 'Suvarna Sundari'.
Abhishek, who will be there at IFFM as one of the key guests, says it is a huge honour for him to be invited to participate in the celebration of cinema.
Set to take place in the Victorian capital, the festival is set to take place from August 12-20 both in person and virtually.
Actors Sanjay Mishra, Jaaved Jaaferi and Anshuman Jha starrer short film titled "Bullet Proof Anand" will be screened at the Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne (IFFM) 2021.
This year, IFFM screened over 60 films in more than 20 languages, including Vijay Sethupathi's Super Deluxe and Bulbul Can Sing.
The festival is also celebrating 20 years of the iconic cult favourite, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
The veteran actor will be honored for his continuous contribution to cinema and popular culture in India.
Shah Rukh acknowledged that having his humanitarian endeavours recognised for the first time in Australia was a great honour.
Shah Rukh feels honored and delighted to accept the invitation from the Victorian government and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne to open their festival as their chief guest.
