Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, Onir’s My Melbourne all set for its India Premiere at MAMI 2024

Following its triumphant world premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024, My Melbourne is a unique anthology. It is helmed by four of India’s most celebrated filmmakers – Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das, and Onir. And is set for its India premiere at the prestigious Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) 2024. The film will premiere in the coveted Gala Section on 22nd October, with all four directors in attendance. The film is produced by Mitu Bhowmick Lange, in partnership with VicScreen and Screen Australia

My Melbourne is all set for its Indian premiere at MAMI 2024

The India premiere promises to be a star-studded event which celebrates the film. It is also a unique partnership between the Indian and Australian film industries. My Melbourne will premiere in the Gala Section of MAMI 2024 on 22nd October. This will mark a significant milestone in this cross-continental cinematic journey.

Imtiaz Ali shares about his segment Jules

Reflecting on the upcoming MAMI premiere, Imtiaz Ali shared on his segment Jules. He said, “It’s an honour to present My Melbourne to Indian audiences at MAMI. The stories we’ve told are not just about the diaspora but about anyone who has ever felt a sense of displacement or longed to belong. ‘Jules’ is a deeply personal film for me, and I can’t wait for the audience in Mumbai to experience it.”

Kabir Khan on Setara

Kabir Khan helmed Setara. He shared, “Melbourne provided us with the perfect backdrop to explore the emotional complexities of our characters. It was an incredible experience working with new talent, and the enthusiasm of our Melbourne crew translated beautifully on screen. I am thrilled that My Melbourne will now have its Indian premiere at an esteemed platform like MAMI. And I am deeply honoured to showcase my film ‘Setara’.”

Rima Das is excited for Emma

Rima Das, the visionary behind the segment Emma is looking forward to the premier. She added, “What makes My Melbourne special is the sincerity of the stories. Each segment is a heartfelt exploration of human connections, set against the cultural diversity of Melbourne. I look forward to showcasing my film ‘Emma’ at MAMI, where narratives like those shown are deeply appreciated.”

Onir shares his excitement for Nandini

Onir who directed Nandini also expressed his excitement. He said, “Nadini’ is about breaking boundaries—emotional and physical—and telling human stories that resonate across geographies. It has been a beautiful collaboration with emerging filmmakers from Melbourne, and I am eager to see how Indian audiences connect with it at MAMI.”

Mitu Bhowmick Lange shares her excitement

Producer of the film and owner of Mind Blowing Films, Mitu Bhowmick Lange shared her excitement as well. She said, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to My Melbourne at IFFM. The collaboration between the Indian filmmakers and Melbourne’s rising talents has resulted in an anthology that speaks to global audiences. We are excited to bring this film to MAMI, a festival that is so committed to diverse stories and robust inclusive audience engagement”.

About My Melbourne

My Melbourne brings together four distinct voices. Each interprets personal and universal stories of identity, belonging, and through the lens of people from varied backgrounds living in Australia. This unique cinematic project is the result of a collaborative initiative by IFFM and Film Victoria. The film is all set to encourage cross-cultural storytelling. Aspiring filmmakers from Melbourne teamed up with these renowned directors to create a collection of thought-provoking narratives. The shorts include ‘Emma’ by Rima Das, ‘Jules’ helmed by Imtiaz Ali, ‘Nandini’ by Onir and ‘Setara’ by Kabir Khan. The films are reflective of varied themes of diversity including gender, race, sexuality and disability. The project intended to be truly inclusive and share stories that are truly accessible to all.

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