New Delhi: Actor Abhishek Bachchan and former cricketer Kapil will hoist the Indian tricolour on the upcoming version of the Indian Movie Competition of Melbourne (IFFM).
Abhishek, who can be there at IFFM as one of many key company, mentioned that it’s a enormous honour for him.
“It`s a matter of pleasure for me to hoist the Indian Nationwide Flag within the iconic Federation Sq.. It`s an occasion the place Indians from all throughout Australia, from all completely different backgrounds, will come collectively to rejoice India at 75,” he mentioned.
He additional added, “It is a mark of the friendship between Australia and India. To share this platform with Kapil Sir is momentous for me and the occasion can be a mark of the approaching collectively of Cinema and Cricket, two issues which have typically united us Indians collectively. Wanting ahead to celebrating India, Indians and the spirit of our nation amongst tons of of people that can be in attendance to rejoice this landmark second and occasion.”
Mitu Bhowmik Lange, the competition director, added, “India is finishing 75 years of independence and this occasion is a mark to rejoice this landmark second. We’re ecstatic to have Kapil Dev and Abhishek Bachchan collectively come collectively this 12 months to do the honors of hoisting the Indian tricolour. It`s a mark of the friendship that our nation celebrates with Australia and with these two icons coming collectively is the proper amalgamation of cinema and cricket.”
IFFM is about to happen within the Victorian capital from 12-20 August 2022 each in individual and just about. Earlier than the world was hit by a pandemic, in 2019 the competition was hosted by the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Tabu, Vijay Sethupathi, Rima Das, Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar amongst others. In 2020 and 2021, the competition was held just about.IFFM 2022 will showcase greater than 100 critically acclaimed films.
The competition may also be opened with the movie, Taapsee Pannu`s ‘Dobaaraa’ which has been directed by Anurag Kashyap.