'Lipstick Under My Burkha' opens Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Mumbai
August 11, 2017
Alankrita Srivastava's "Lipstick Under My Burkha" kickstarted
the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2017 that aims to highlight the
diversity in Indian cinema.
"It was indeed a great pleasure to host the
Australian premiere of 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'. The audience was thrilled to
have seen a film that has literally redefined the way women oriented content has
been shaping up in India for the past few years," said Mitu Bhowmick, founder of
IFFM, in a statement received here on Friday.
"Alankrita and Konkona
graced the opening night and also addressed questions of the curious audience
post the film. We are happy to have 'Lipstick' as the opening night film because
the film doesn't only entertain but also makes us think," Bhowmick added.
The festival, which started on Thursday, will be showcasing films with
inspiring stories and experiences.
It has a line-up of over 60 Bollywood
films, indie films and short films in 20 different languages, which are from
India and the subcontinent, including over 30 Australian premieres, read the
statement from the fest organisers.
Besides screenings, the fest will
also hold several special events including flag hoisting event, master classes,
Telstra Bollywood Dance Competition, screening at Dandenong and a special awards
night.
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be hoisting the Indian
national flag at the Federation Square in Melbourne. She will also be
felicitated for her contribution to global cinema.
Aishwarya also met
Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria, Australia, with Bhowmick.
Guests
including Karan Johar, Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao, Adil Hussain,
Malaika Aroa, Nitesh Tiwari and Vikram Phadnis are attending the fest.
Mumbai
August 11, 2017
Alankrita Srivastava's "Lipstick Under My Burkha" kickstarted
the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2017 that aims to highlight the
diversity in Indian cinema.
"It was indeed a great pleasure to host the
Australian premiere of 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'. The audience was thrilled to
have seen a film that has literally redefined the way women oriented content has
been shaping up in India for the past few years," said Mitu Bhowmick, founder of
IFFM, in a statement received here on Friday.
"Alankrita and Konkona
graced the opening night and also addressed questions of the curious audience
post the film. We are happy to have 'Lipstick' as the opening night film because
the film doesn't only entertain but also makes us think," Bhowmick added.
The festival, which started on Thursday, will be showcasing films with
inspiring stories and experiences.
It has a line-up of over 60 Bollywood
films, indie films and short films in 20 different languages, which are from
India and the subcontinent, including over 30 Australian premieres, read the
statement from the fest organisers.
Besides screenings, the fest will
also hold several special events including flag hoisting event, master classes,
Telstra Bollywood Dance Competition, screening at Dandenong and a special awards
night.
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be hoisting the Indian
national flag at the Federation Square in Melbourne. She will also be
felicitated for her contribution to global cinema.
Aishwarya also met
Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria, Australia, with Bhowmick.
Guests
including Karan Johar, Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao, Adil Hussain,
Malaika Aroa, Nitesh Tiwari and Vikram Phadnis are attending the fest.
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