At the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024, Vikrant Massey’s film “12th Fail” won the Best Film award, while Kartik Aaryan was named Best Actor for his role in “Chandu Champion.” Additionally, Director Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” received the Best Film Critics’ award.
Dunki,” AR Rahman, and Ram Charan honored with awards
Shah Rukh Khan’s “Dunki” received the Equality in Cinema award. Telugu actor Ram Charan was recognized as the Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture, while music composer AR Rahman was awarded for Excellence in Cinema.
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024 kicked off on August 15, showcasing a variety of Indian films, web shows, and talents. The festival was launched with an official press conference attended by notable figures like Kartik Aaryan, Imtiaz Ali, Karan Johar, Kabir Khan, Shoojit Sircar, and others. The celebration of Indian cinema will run from August 15 to August 25.
On Friday, the festival announced its winners via their official X handle. Here’s a summary of the awards:
- Best Performance (Male): Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion
- Best Performance (Female): Parvathy Thiruvothu for Ullozhukku
- Best Film: 12th Fail
- Best Director: Kabir Khan for Chandu Champion and Nithilan Swaminathan for Maharaja
- Best Performer Critics’ Choice: Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail
- Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture: Ram Charan
- Best Film Critics’ Choice: Laapataa Ladies
- Best Series: Kohhra
- Equality in Cinema: Dunki
- Best Film from the Subcontinent: The Red Suitcase
- People’s Choice: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
- Excellence in Cinema: AR Rahman
- Breakout Film Of The Year: Amar Singh Chamkila
- Disruptor of the Year: Adarsh Gourav
- Diversity Champion: Rasika Dugal
- Best Performance (Female Series): Nimisha Sajayan for Poacher
- Best Performance (Male Series): Arjun Mathur for Made in Heaven Season 2
- Best Director Critics’ Choice: Dominic Sangma for Rapture
- Short Film Competition: Robbie Fatt for The Vegemite Sandwich
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