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This year’s Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM 2024) culminated in a spectacular awards ceremony, celebrating the best of Indian cinema in grand style. This year’s awards honoured some of the most outstanding talents and films from the Indian film industry, marking an unforgettable night for both the winners and the attendees. Ram Charan and Dr AR Rahman bagged the top two honours for their incredible cinematic achievements.
Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for his performance in Chandu Champion while filmmakers Kabir Khan and Nithilan Swaminathan were jointly awarded Best Director for their exceptional work in Chandu Champion and Maharaja. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail was acknowledged for its inspiring narrative, and Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies was honoured for its innovative approach and storytelling.
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024 winner list
Excellence in Cinema: Dr AR Rahman
Ambassador of Indian Art & Culture: Ram Charan
Equality in Cinema: Dunki
Diversity Champion: Rasika Dugal
Disruptor in Cinema: Adarsh Gourav
Breakout Film of the Year: Amar Singh Chamkila
Short Film Competition: The Vegemite Sandwich and Special Mention to Echo
Best Documentary: Trolley Times
Best Film from the Subcontinent: The Red Suitcase from Nepal
Series
Best Series – Kohhra
Best Actor in a Series: Arjun Mathur for Made In Heaven Season 2
Best Actress in a Series: Nimisha Sajayan for Poacher
Best Film (Critics Choice): Laapata Ladies
Best Director (Critics Choice): Dominic Sangma for Rimdogittanga (Rapture)
Best Performance of the Year (Critics): Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail
Jury Awards
Best Actress: Parvathy Thiruvothu for Ullozhukku (Undercurrent)
Best Actor: Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion
Best Director: Kabir Khan for Chandu Champion and Nithilan Swaminathan for Maharaja
Best Film: 12th Fail
The festival, which is taken this year from August 15th to 25th, 2024, features a diverse range of films that showcase the rich tapestry of Indian cinema.
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