Abhishek Bachchan, an actor, will attend the 13th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in 2022. He attends to receive the Leadership in Cinema Awards. Abhishek will also give a unique speech about the diversity of movies. He will also share his experience in Bollywood.
Abhishek says, "I’m excited and looking forward to being part of celebrating all things movies and cinema in Melbourne. I’m elated to have been invited by IFFM and to be part of a festival that truly celebrates Indian cinema in all its glory. For them to confer me with the Leadership in Cinema award is truly an honor for me and I’m thankful for the jury and the team of IFFM. To be in another country celebrating Indian pride and Indian content alongside my peers is something I’m truly looking forward to."
Physically and online, IFFM will take place from August 12 through August 20, 2022. Since 2020 and 2021 were conducted online, this is the first physical event following the epidemic. It is the only Indian film festival supported by the Victorian government in Australia. and one of the largest Indian film festivals held outside of India. Some of the biggest stars in Bollywood will attend the event. Mainly Anurag Kashyap, Samantha Akkineni, Shefali Shah, and Vaani Kapoor, to mention a few.
