On August 15, The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) awards night celebrated the best of Indian cinema. This year’s awards honoured talents, films and series from India, 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. Even the film's director Kabir Khan won Best Director and shared the award with Nithilan Swaminathan for his work in Vijay Sethupathi's Maharaja. In addition, two films received special recognition for their outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s 12th Fail was acknowledged for its inspiring narrative, and Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies was honoured for its approach and storytelling. 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, with the awards ceremony serving as the perfect conclusion to a week of cinematic. Here's the list of winners: 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 .