Onir-Imtiaz Ali-Rima Das-Kabir Khan's 'My Melbourne' locks release date
What's the story
The much-awaited anthology film, My Melbourne, will premiere in India on March 14. It is a collaboration between acclaimed filmmakers Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Onir. It will be screened across the country via PVR Cinemas. The anthology features four unique stories that explore important themes of race, gender, sexuality, and disability.
Film details
'My Melbourne' features four unique stories
My Melbourne comprises four unique stories: Nandini, Setara, Emma, and Jules. Onir helmed Nandini, Khan directed Setara, Das was behind the camera for Emma, and Arif Ali directed Jules under the creative guidance of Imtiaz. The anthology is presented in English, Hindi, Bengali, Dari (Persian), and Auslan (Australian Sign Language) to ensure authenticity and representation of diverse voices.
Director's take
Filmmakers shared insights on 'My Melbourne'
Khan said, "Stories have the power to connect people across borders and My Melbourne does just that." Imtiaz shared, "Cinema is a bridge that unites cultures and My Melbourne is a testament to that." "Each filmmaker has brought a distinct flavor to this anthology making it an emotional and thought-provoking journey."
Film's impact
'My Melbourne' is a celebration of cultural diversity
Onir stressed the social relevance of his film Nandini, which brings marginalized voices to the fore. He said he was proud to contribute to a film that speaks of acceptance and self-discovery. Kamal Gianchamdani, CEO PVR INOX Pictures Limited, said he was excited about the theatrical release. "My Melbourne is a special film that celebrates storytelling at its finest while addressing important global issues."