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SBS Australia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
IFFM 2025: Aamir Khan honoured with ‘Excellence in Cinema', Abhishek Bachchan bags ‘Best Actor' award
IFFM 2025 Awards: Full list of winners Best Director: Neeraj Ghaywan (Homebound) Best Indie Film: Angammal Best Actor (Male) – Film: Abhishek Bachchan (I Want to Talk) Special Mention – Best Actor (Male) – Film: Gugun Kigpen (Boong) Best Actor (Female) – Film: Geetha Kailasam (Angammal) Best Series: Black Warrant Best Actor (Male) – Series: Jaideep Ahlawat (Paatal Lok Season 2) Best Actor (Female) – Series: Nimisha Sajayan (Dabba Cartel) Excellence in Cinema: Aamir Khan Leadership in Cinema: Arvind Swamy Diversity in Cinema: Aditi Rao Hydari Equality in Cinema: Baksho Bondi Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed in this interview are the personal views of the individual. SBS neither agrees nor disagrees with them. LISTEN TO LISTEN TO
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First Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 announces its winners – Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Arvind Swamy & Neeraj Ghaywan among top honourees
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Cinema Award, recognising his decades-long contribution to the craft and his unmatched influence on the industry The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 hosted their annual Awards Night, celebrating the very best in Indian cinema. In a night filled with applause, emotion, and cinematic pride, filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's poignant drama Homebound emerged as a double winner, taking home the titles of Best Film and Best Director. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Cinema Award, recognising his decades-long contribution to the craft and his unmatched influence on the industry. The Best Actor (Male) award was presented to Abhishek Bachchan for his stellar performance in I Want to Talk, with a Special Mention going to Gugun Kigpen for Boong. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The winners across all categories reflected the diversity and depth of talent in Indian cinema today: IFFM 2025 Award Winners – Complete List * Best Film: Homebound * Best Director: Neeraj Ghaywan (Homebound) * Best Indie Film: Angammal * Best Actor (Male) – Film: Abhishek Bachchan (I Want to Talk) * Special Mention – Best Actor (Male) – Film: Gugun Kigpen (Boong) * Best Actor (Female) – Film: Geetha Kailasam (Angammal) * Best Series: Black Warrant * Best Actor (Male) – Series: Jaideep Ahlawat (Paatal Lok Season 2) * Best Actor (Female) – Series: Nimisha Sajayan (Dabba Cartel) * Excellence in Cinema: Aamir Khan * Leadership in Cinema: Arvind Swamy * Disruptor Award: Vir Das * Diversity in Cinema: Aditi Rao Hydari * Equality in Cinema: Baksho Bondi * Best Short Film (India) - Kalar Pencils by Dhananjay Santosh Goregaonkar * Best Short Film (Australia) - Drifters by David Liu Aamir Khan expressed on his win, 'I have been attracted to telling stories from a very young age. Filmmaking is a collaborative art and this award and recognition wouldn't have been possible without my writers, directors, co-stars, and the audiences who have given me the opportunity to tell the stories and be part of the many stories i have been part of'. Arvind Swamy expressed, 'I'm still a student of cinema even though i have been given leadership in cinema for my work. If anyone offers me role event today that's in my comfort zone, i wouldn't do it, i always want roles that challenge me. I'm grateful for the recognition to he given the Leadership in Cinema award at IFFM 2025'. An emotional Abhishek Bachchan who won the best actor award, said, ' Life has come a full circle for me. I came here in 2022 where i was feted with the excellence in cinema award for my body of work. But this is an emotional moment for me to get the best actor on this very stage and be recognised for my role in a film that's extremely special to me. It was 3 years back in Melbourne at this same festival where Shoojit Da offered me this role in I Want To Talk. It was Shoojit Da who believed in me that i could pull off this role and this role is an ode to my father and my daughter because it's about caring and raising a parent'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The 16th edition of IFFM has once again brought together filmmakers, actors, and audiences in a shared celebration of creativity, culture, and cinematic excellence — cementing its place as the largest Indian film festival outside of India. The festival will continue till 24th August where Homebound will be the closing film.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Aamir Khan: Have been attracted to telling stories from a very young age
Mumbai: Superstar Aamir Khan, who was honoured with the Excellence in Cinema Award, shared how he has been attracted to telling stories on screen from a very young age. Aamir was feted for his decades-long contribution to the craft and his unmatched influence on the industry. Aamir, who received his first award in 23 years, said: 'I have been attracted to telling stories from a very young age. Filmmaking is a collaborative art and this award and recognition wouldn't have been possible without my writers, directors, co-stars, and the audiences who have given me the opportunity to tell the stories and be part of the many stories I have been part of'. The Best Actor (Male) award was presented to Abhishek Bachchan for his performance in I Want to Talk, with a Special Mention going to Gugun Kigpen for Boong. Abhishek said life has come full circle for him. 'I came here in 2022 where I was feted with the excellence in cinema award for my body of work. But this is an emotional moment for me to get the best actor on this very stage and be recognised for my role in a film that's extremely special to me,' he said. He revealed that it was three years back in Melbourne at this same festival where Shoojit Sircar offered him the role in I Want To Talk. 'It was Shoojit Da who believed in me that I could pull off this role and this role is an ode to my father and my daughter because it's about caring and raising a parent,' Abhishek said. Actor Arvind Swamy, who took home the Leadership in Cinema award, said: 'I'm still a student of cinema even though I have been given leadership in cinema for my work. If anyone offers me a role event today that's in my comfort zone, i wouldn't do it, i always want roles that challenge me. I'm grateful for the recognition to be given the Leadership in Cinema award at IFFM 2025'. Aditi Rao Hydari and Neeraj Ghaywan too are among Top Honourees as they took home Diversity in Cinema and Best Director awards respectively. Ghaywan's film 'Homebound' was also named as the Best Film. Best Series honour went to Black Warrant. Jaideep Ahlawat took home the Best Actor (Male) Series for Paatal Lok Season 2. Emmy Award-winning comedian Vir Das was honoured with the Disruptor Award. The 16th edition of IFFM will continue till 24th August where Homebound will be the closing film.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Lisa Mishra to perform at IFFM 2025: This opportunity is very special to me
Singer and actress Lisa Mishra is all set to make her debut performance at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 and said that she cannot wait to share her music with such a vibrant and diverse audience. Lisa said: 'I'm truly honoured to be performing at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne this year. It's my first time on the IFFM stage, and I can't wait to share my music with such a vibrant and diverse audience. IFFM isn't just a film festival, it's a celebration of Indian art and culture on a global platform.' 'To be a part of that energy, especially in a city like Melbourne that embraces creativity with open arms, is something I'm genuinely looking forward to. This opportunity is very special to me,' she added. Lisa, who has made a mark with her playback songs and independent music, is known for hits like Teri Hoon , Tareefan Reprise, Sajna Ve, and Wakhra Song. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 is scheduled to take place in August from 14 to 24 August. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment's latest production Boong has been selected as the Spotlight Film of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. 'Boong' marks the directorial debut of Lakshmipriya Devi, a seasoned industry professional who has previously worked as the first assistant director on acclaimed projects including Luck by Chance, Talaash, PK, and Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy. The movie stars Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam in the lead roles. The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival under the Discovery section. The film follows Boong, who along with his friend Sanamatum, ventures out on a journey to reunite his family. It serves as his mother's unexpected gift.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Lisa Mishra to debut at IFFM 2025; says it's a special opportunity
Singer and actress Lisa Mishra is set to make her debut performance at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. Expressing her excitement, Lisa said she feels 'truly honoured' to be performing on the IFFM stage for the first time. 'I can't wait to share my music with such a vibrant and diverse audience. IFFM isn't just a film festival, it's a celebration of Indian art and culture on a global platform,' she shared, adding that performing in Melbourne, a city known for embracing creativity, is a special opportunity. Known for chart-toppers like Teri Hoon, Tareefan Reprise, Sajna Ve, and Wakhra Song, Lisa has carved her niche in both playback singing and independent music. This year's festival, running from August 14 to 24, will also feature Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment film Boong as its Spotlight Film. Directed by debutante Lakshmipriya Devi, who has previously assisted on acclaimed titles like Luck by Chance, Talaash, and PK, the film stars Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam. Having premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, Boong tells the heartfelt journey of a young boy, Boong, who embarks on a mission with his friend to reunite his family—a gift from his mother.
