August 14th 2023.
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi had the honour of hoisting the Indian flag at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023. The Indian Tricolour was proudly displayed against the Melbourne skyline, stirring up strong feelings of patriotism and unity that resonated with all those present.
Commenting on the ceremony, Ms. Azmi said, "It's an honour I never thought I could have. To be able to hoist the Indian flag, the flag I'm so proud of, and the flag which all of us here are proud of in Melbourne, is an incredible feeling."
She went on to add, "I want to remind everyone here that we're here to celebrate Indian cinema in Melbourne. Art knows no boundaries, and I believe that cinema can be an extraordinary tool for social change."
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 has been a significant platform for showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of Indian cinema on the international stage. The festival began on 11th August and will end on 20th August.
The festival also honoured many Indian personalities for their contribution. Rani Mukerji was named Best Actress In Film, whilst Vijay Varma received Best Actor. The award for Best Performance in Film was presented to Mohit Agarwal for his role in 'Agra'. 'Sita Ramam' was announced Best Film, with 'Agra' awarded Best Indie Film. Kannada Filmmaker Prithvi Konanur was recognised with Best Director. Vijay Varma for 'Dahaad' and Rajshri Deshpande for 'Trial By Fire' were named Best Performance and Best Performance in a series respectively. Finally, period drama 'Jubilee' starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Aditi Rao Hydari, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ram Kapoor was tagged Best Series.
As we celebrate India's Independence Day 2023, these 8 Bollywood movies will certainly ignite your patriotism.
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