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Perth Welcomes Indian Cinema's Grand Debut
22 Sep
Summary
- Perth will host its first Indian Festival from November 12-15, 2026.
- The festival will showcase over 30 films in various Indian languages.
- Western Australian Premier announced the festival during his India visit.
Western Australia is set to embrace Indian cinema with the launch of the Indian Festival of Perth. Scheduled from November 12 to November 15, 2026, this inaugural event will unfold across various locations in Perth. It marks the latest city expansion for the organizers behind the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and Sydney.
The festival will present a diverse selection of over 30 films, spanning numerous Indian and South Asian languages. This initiative was announced by Western Australian Premier Roger Cook during his recent visit to India, underscoring the strengthening cultural exchange between the two regions.
Premier Cook expressed his enthusiasm, noting that the festival will welcome esteemed Indian filmmakers to experience local hospitality and visit Perth Film Studio. Mitu Bhowmick Lange, the driving force behind the festival, stated that this expansion aims to create meaningful connections and foster new collaborations between India and Western Australia.
