Sita Ramam, Rani Mukerji, Pathaan win big at IFFM
Triumphant Titles Unveiled at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne: “Jubilee,” “Agra,” and Prestigious Tribute Bestowed upon Karan Johar
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The prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards presented the highest honors on Friday to the Telugu period romance film “Sita Ramam,” Vikramaditya Motwane’s series “Jubilee,” and Kanu Behl’s independent feature “Agra.”
Among the victors were Rani Mukerji, the acclaimed Bollywood star, recognized for her roles in “Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway,” and actor Mohit Agarwal from “Agra.” The title of Best Film was bestowed upon “Sita Ramam,” while “Agra” earned the distinction of Best Indie Film. Notably, Kannada filmmaker Prithvi Konanur was awarded the honor of Best Director.
The 2023 IFFM Awards not only paid homage to the exceptional accomplishments of the past year but also offered a glimpse into the dynamic and evolving landscape of Indian entertainment. This celebration acknowledged the diverse array of films and content originating from the subcontinent, thereby showcasing its multifaceted nature. The list of winners is shown below:
- Best Documentary – “To Kill A Tiger”
- Best Indie Film – “Agra”
- Best Performance in Film (MALE) – Mohit Agarwal for “Agra”
- Best Performance in a film (FEMALE) – Rani Mukerji for “Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway”
- Best Director – Prithvi Konanur for “Hadinelentu (Seventeeners)”
- Best Film – “Sita Ramam”
- Best Performance (MALE) in a Series – Vijay Varma for “Dahaad”
- Best Performance (FEMALE) in a series – Rajshri Deshpande for “Trial By Fire”
- Best Series – “Jubilee”
- Best Short Film – People’s Choice – “Connection Kya Hain” by Nilesh Naik
- Best Short Film – Australia – “Home” by Mark Russel Bernard
Honorary Awards
- Equality in Cinema Award – “Darlings”
- People’s Choice Award – “Pathaan”
- Award to Karan Johar for his 25 years as a filmmaker
- Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema – Kartik Aaryan
- Diversity in Cinema Award – Mrunal Thakur
- Disruptor Award – Bhumi Pednekar
- Rainbow Stories Award – Onir for “Pine Cone”
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is the largest annual celebration of Indian cinema outside of India. Our festival showcases some of the most diverse, inclusive, groundbreaking films, and filmmakers, all while encapsulating the best of Indian cinema from the Indian subcontinent.
This year’s festival promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable experience, showcasing the best of Indian cinema and highlighting the diverse cultures and stories that make up the rich fabric of the Indian subcontinent.
-Rajak Sharma
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