Check out: Bollywood celebrities attend Melbourne Indian Film Festival
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Director Shoojit Sircar was presented with the award for Best Film and Best Director for Piku. The filmmaker was also thrilled about Irrfan Khan winning the Best Actor award for Piku. However, the Best Actor title was shared by Shahid Kapoor for Haider.Director Shoojit Sircar was presented with the award for Best Film and Best Director for Piku. The filmmaker was also thrilled about Irrfan Khan winning the Best Actor award for Piku. However, the Best Actor title was shared by Shahid Kapoor for Haider.
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The Telstra People’s Choice Prize for the Indian film with the highest Australian box office takings in 2014 went to PK directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Also, All India Bakchod’s Rape: It’s Your Fault won the Indian short film competition during the festival. Along with that, Read More">two very special fashion shows were organized by India’s famousRead MoreThe Telstra People's Choice Prize for the Indian film with the highest Australian box office takings in 2014 went to PK directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
Also, All India Bakchod's Rape: It's Your Fault won the Indian short film competition during the festival. Along with that, two very special fashion shows were organized by India's famous fashion designers, Anamika Khanna and Gaurav Gupta, in the Great Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria, and a third showcasing exceptional Melbourne designers. All the designers donated some of their garments with proceeds going to The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. -
Debutant Bhumi Pednekar walked away with the Best Actress award for her coy yet brilliant performance in Dum Laga Ke Haisha. Commenting on the same, jury member Andrew Anastiosias said, “Bhumi should be applauded for the unaffected earthiness, Read More">courage and natural humour she brings to the role of ‘Sandhya’. Her portrayal of an unconventional heroineRead MoreDebutant Bhumi Pednekar walked away with the Best Actress award for her coy yet brilliant performance in Dum Laga Ke Haisha. Commenting on the same, jury member Andrew Anastiosias said, "Bhumi should be applauded for the unaffected earthiness, courage and natural humour she brings to the role of 'Sandhya'. Her portrayal of an unconventional heroine who is confident and comfortable in her own skin, challenges the stereotypical images of the Hindi movie star and is sure to have a ripple effect throughout the industry. It is hard to believe that this is her debut. The honesty and joy in her performance made her my absolute favourite, and has won many hearts with audiences."
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Actress Sonam Kapoor too graced the festival along with her father Anil Kapoor and took the ramp by a storm with her elegance and style.Actress Sonam Kapoor too graced the festival along with her father Anil Kapoor and took the ramp by a storm with her elegance and style.
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Earlier we had reported about many celebrities attending the gala event, Melbourne Indian Film Festival and even about Anil Kapoor hoisting the National Flag on August 15. Here’s a glimpse of all the happenings of the festival. Apart from the flag hoisting ceremony, Read More">the festival also honoured many celebrities with awards for their heart touchingRead MoreEarlier we had reported about many celebrities attending the gala event, Melbourne Indian Film Festival and even about Anil Kapoor hoisting the National Flag on August 15. Here's a glimpse of all the happenings of the festival.
Apart from the flag hoisting ceremony, the festival also honoured many celebrities with awards for their heart touching performance and contribution to Indian cinema. Anil Kapoor also was recognized with the IFFM Excellence in Cinema Award, following Amitabh Bachchan who was presented with the inaugural award in 2014.
