Vidya Balan to inaugurate Indian Film Festival of Perth as chief guest
The festival was recently announced during the visit of the Premier of Western Australia, Hon Roger Cook MLA.
Vidya Balan will attend the first edition of the Indian Film Festival of Perth as its chief guest. The festival is scheduled to run from January 22 to 24, 2027, in Australia.
The event aims to introduce audiences in Western Australia to the breadth of Indian cinema, showcasing its diverse narratives, cultural influences and storytelling traditions.
The Indian Film Festival of Perth is a new venture by the team behind the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and the Indian Film Festival of Sydney (IFFS). The Melbourne festival is among the largest celebrations of Indian cinema held outside India, according to a release.
Speaking about the launch, festival director Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM said the Perth edition would build on the team's efforts to create platforms for Indian cinema across Australia and reach a new audience in Western Australia.
Vidya Balan will attend the first edition of the Indian Film Festival of Perth as its chief guest. The festival is scheduled to run from January 22 to 24, 2027, in Australia.
The event aims to introduce audiences in Western Australia to the breadth of Indian cinema, showcasing its diverse narratives, cultural influences and storytelling traditions.