The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024 celebrated the best in Indian cinema, honoring films, actors, and creators from across the industry. The festival, which began on August 15 and runs until August 25, saw numerous stars in attendance, including Kartik Aaryan, Imtiaz Ali, Karan Johar, Kabir Khan, and Shoojit Sircar.
Major Awards
At IFFM 2024, Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for his powerful performance in Chandu Champion. Vikrant Massey-starrer 12th Fail won the coveted Best Film award, while the Critics’ Choice Best Film award went to Kiran Rao’s Laapata Ladies.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunky was recognized for its impactful storytelling, winning the Award for Equality in Cinema. Telugu star Ram Charan was honored for his contribution to Indian Art and Culture, and legendary composer AR Rahman won the award for Best Performance in Cinema.
Full List of Winners at IFFM 2024:
- Best Performance (Male): Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion
- Best Performance (Female): Parvathy Thiruvothu for Ullozhukku
- Best Film: 12th Fail
- Best Director: Kabir Khan for Chandu Champion and Nithilan Swaminathan for Maharaja
- Best Performer Critics’ Choice: Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail
- Indian Art and Culture Award: Ram Charan
- Critics’ Choice Best Film: Laapata Ladies
- Best Series: Kohra
- Equality in Cinema Award: Dunky
- Best Film from the Subcontinent: The Red Suitcase
- People’s Choice Award: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
- Best in Cinema Award: AR Rahman
- Breakout Film of the Year: Amar Singh Chamkila
- Disruptor of the Year: Adarsh Gourav
- Diversity Champion Award: Rasika Dugal
Top Performances in Series
- Best Performance (Female) in Series: Nimisha Sajayan for Poacher
- Best Performance (Male) in Series: Arjun Mathur for Made in Heaven Season 2
Special Mentions and Critics’ Awards
- Best Director Critics’ Choice: Dominic Sangma for Rapture
- Best Short Film: Robbie Fat for The Vegemite Sandwich
- Short Film Special Mention: Sandeep Raj for Echo
