Indian Film Festival of Melbourne: News

27 Feb 2024

Bengali Cinema

'Padatik': Mrinal Sen biopic selected by major film festivals

Srijit Mukherji is one of the most adept filmmakers in Bengali cinema and over the years, the director has delivered both critically acclaimed and commercially viable movies.

04 Aug 2023

Bollywood

5 popular films slated for IFFM 2023 premiere

As August is here, the excitement around the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 is growing exponentially. Scheduled to take place in Melbourne, Australia from August 11 to August 20, the festival will witness movie premieres of about 100 films from across languages.

31 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Saiyami Kher-Abhishek Bachchan's 'Ghoomer' posters out; release date inside

R Balki's upcoming directorial Ghoomer is in the buzz for quite some time. The film is on its festival run and now the makers have revealed its theatrical release date. The sports drama is slated to release on August 18.

24 Jul 2023

Kartik Aaryan

IFFM 2023 to honor Kartik Aaryan; see the post here

Kartik Aaryan is one of the rising stars of Bollywood. The actor has been working for more than a decade and recently delivered a smash hit with Satyaprem Ki Katha. He is now set to grace the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2023 and will receive the Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema Award.

10 Jul 2023

Bollywood Films

Saiyami Kher-Abhishek Bachchan's 'Ghoomer' to premiere at IFFM 2023

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world showcasing Indian cinema. Reports are rife that R Balki's upcoming directorial Ghoomer is set to premiere at the coveted festival.

20 Aug 2021

Vidya Balan

IFFM 2021: Suriya, Vidya Balan win Best Performance (Actor) Awards

A fortnight ago, The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2021 had announced its nominations, and today they declared its winners.

06 Aug 2021

Vidya Balan

'Sherni,' 'Soorarai Pottru,' 'Ludo' lead nominations at IFFM 2021

Vidya Balan's Sherni, Anurag Basu-directed Ludo, and Suriya-starrer Soorarai Pottru are leading the nominations at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards 2021, as per a recent announcement.

31 Jul 2021

Bollywood

Being unequal is part of our daily existence: Filmmaker Onir

Filmmaker Onir believes inequality will continue to haunt society unless and until various sections, including the LGBTQ community and women, get the same rights.

08 Jul 2021

Richa Chadha

2021 IFFM: Richa, Onir to head jury for short-film competition

Actor Richa Chadha and filmmaker Onir have been announced as the jury members for a short film competition at the 2021 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

01 Jul 2021

Entertainment

Documentary 'W.O.M.B' to open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2021

W.O.M.B (Women Of My Billion), a poignant documentary exploring the social and political issues faced by women in today's India, will open this year's Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) on August 12, the festival organizers announced on Thursday.

13 Aug 2018

Bollywood

Rajkumar Hirani's 'Sanju' wins hearts and awards at IFFM 2018

The IFFM or the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne was held on August 12. Several noteworthy films were recognized and their stars were honored.

02 Jul 2018

Melbourne

Tabrez Noorani's 'Love-Sonia' to open lndian Film Festival of Melbourne

Director Tabrez Noorani's "Love Sonia" will be the opening film at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).