The 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024 concluded with a star-studded awards ceremony on Friday (August 16). Vikrant Massey’s critically acclaimed film 12th Fail was adjudged the Best Film, while Kartik Aaryan’s performance in Chandu Champion earned him the Best Actor award. The festival’s jury bestowed the prestigious Best Film Critics’ Choice Award upon Kiran Rao’s thought-provoking drama Laapataa Ladies. 70th National Film Awards Winners: Rishab Shetty Takes Home Best Actor Trophy For ‘Kantara’; ‘Aattam’ Wins Best Film – Check Out Full List!
Further, Telugu superstar Ram Charan was bestowed with the prestigious title of Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture, recognising his global impact. Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated film, Dunki, received the Equality in Cinema award, highlighting the film’s progressive themes and social relevance. Check out the full winners list of IFFM 2024 below. 54th Kerala State Film Awards: Mammootty and Jyotika’s ‘Kaathal–The Core’ Wins Best Film Award.
Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture: Ram Charan
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Excellence in Cinema: AR Rahman
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Best Director: Kabir Khan for ‘Chandu Champion’ and Nithilan Swaminathan for ‘Maharaja’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Best Film From Subcontinent: The Red Suitcase
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Breakout Film of the Year: Amar Singh Chamkila
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Best Film: ’12th Fail’
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Best Performance (Male): Kartik Aaryan for ‘Chandu Champion’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Best Performance (Female): Parvathy Thiruvothu for ‘Ullozhukku’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Equality in Cinema: ‘Dunki’
Congratulations to Rajkumar Hirani on Dunki winning Equality in Cinema award pic.twitter.com/1NZvWAeKi5
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
People’s Choice: ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’
Congratulations to Karan Johar on Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani winning the People’s Choice Award! pic.twitter.com/hneWCqN7PT
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Diversity Champion: Rasika Dugal
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Disruptor of the Year: Adarsh Gourav
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Best Performer Critics Choice: Vikrant Massey for ’12th Fail’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Best Film Critics Choice: ‘Laapataa Ladies’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Best Director Critics Choice: Dominic Sangma for ‘Rapture’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Best Series: ‘Kohhra’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Best Performance Female Series: Nimisha Sajayan for ‘Poacher’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Best Performance Male Series: Arjun Mathur for ‘Made in Heaven Season 2’
Congratulations Arjun Mathur on winning Best Performance Male Series for Made in Heaven S2. pic.twitter.com/ITvBCz0DaL
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Short Film Competition: Robbie Fatt for ‘The Vegemite Sandwich’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
Short Film Competition Special Mention: Sandeep Raj for ‘Echo’
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— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 16, 2024
The IFFM, a premier platform for Indian cinema worldwide, celebrated the diversity and richness of Indian filmmaking through a series of screenings, masterclasses and cultural events.
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