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Vidya Balan to Inaugurate Indian Film Fest in Perth
15 Oct
Summary
- Vidya Balan to be chief guest at the inaugural Indian Film Festival of Perth.
- The festival is scheduled to take place from January 22 to 24, 2027.
- This initiative is from the team behind successful festivals in Melbourne and Sydney.
The inaugural Indian Film Festival of Perth is set to launch from January 22 to 24, 2027, with acclaimed actress Vidya Balan serving as the chief guest. This event marks a significant cultural exchange, bringing the vibrant tapestry of Indian cinema to Western Australia for the first time.
Organized by the same team behind the highly successful Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and the Indian Film Festival of Sydney, this new Perth festival aims to connect with a fresh audience. Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM expressed her excitement about expanding their platform for Indian cinema.
Lange highlighted cinema's power to unite people across borders and foster understanding. The festival's recent announcement during Western Australia Premier Roger Cook's visit to India underscores the strengthening cultural and creative ties between India and the region.
