Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese captured a heartwarming selfie with Karan Johar and Rani Mukerji, popular Bollywood figures, thus underscoring the growing connection between Australia and the Indian cinema. The photo was taken at Australian Parliament House on August 13, 2024; it has since gone viral. This event marked a significant cultural happening where India’s film industry was celebrated on the world stage ahead of the 15th annual IFFM.
Keynote address at Australian Parliament house
They took a selfie after they had made an intense keynote address representing the Indian film industry. The speech was one of many highlights included in celebrations held at the Australian Parliament House that recognized India’s contribution to global cinema. Tim Watts Minsiter and IFFM Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange were among other dignitaries present for this occasion. This underscored India-Australia cultural exchange with Bollywood being central to it.
Celebrating 15 Years of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Scheduled for August 15-25, 2024, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is the largest celebration of Indian cinema outside India. This year’s festival is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary hence will be an exceptional one honoring the diverse rich and creativity within Indian film making.
