After two long years of virtual dose, the biggest Indian film Festival is making a physical comeback

One of the world’s leading and biggest Indian film festivals is coming back physically this year. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne which for the last two years was held virtually will make its physical comeback. The festival is set to take place in Melbourne from 12-20 August.

Before the world was hit by a pandemic in 2019, the festival was hosted by some prominent personalities like Shahrukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Tabu, Vijay Sethupathi, Rima Das, Zoya Akhtar, and Karan Johar, amongst others.

This year the festival will kick off with its opening night on 12th August and will have its yearly annual awards gala on 14th August. Programming of the festival will soon be announced by the organisers and a slew of Indian film artists will be flying down to Melbourne to celebrate cinema in all its diversity.

Owing to the popularity of one of the most talked-about films this past year, 83 directed by Kabir Khan, the festival has invited legendary cricketer, Kapil Dev to be the guest of honour.

Speaking of being part of IFFM 2022, Kapil Dev said, “I look forward to being part of IFFM 2022. It’s a great platform for celebrating the best in Indian cinema. I truly do believe that sports and cinema are two major cultural experiences for not only Indians but various communities and countries that bind us together. It’s something for decades now that has united people. It’s a deep-rooted emotional connection and love we have for both cinema and sports, and when they come together it’s a rewarding experience for everyone”.