Aamir Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Abhishek Bachchan shine at IFFM 2025 Awards; deets inside : Bollywood News
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 has turned into a starry celebration while the best talents in Indian cinema were honored during the prestigious evening of prize ceremony. Applause, emotion and pride filled the air as a poignant drama of filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan Confronted with the house emerged as the biggest winner of the evening, packing both the best film and the best director.
Aamir Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Abhishek Bachchan shines at IFFM prices 2025; Deets inside
The Bollywood icon, Aamir Khan, was conferred at the coveted prize of excellence in cinema, recognizing his heritage and his unprecedented contribution to the Indian cinema. Speaking about his victory, Aamir Khan said: “I was attracted by telling stories from an early age. Cinema is a collaborative art and this prize and this recognition would not have been possible without my writers, directors, co-stars and the public who gave me the opportunity to tell the stories and to be part of the many stories of which I have been part. ”
Meanwhile, Abhishek Bachchan gave an emotional moment on stage when he won the best actor (man) – film for I want to talk. Abhishek Bachchan, obviously moved after his best actor victory, added: “Life has completed me. This role in I want to talk. It was Shoojit da who believed in me that I could play this role and this role is an ode to my father and my daughter because it is a question of taking care and raising a parent. »»
The winners of the festival reflected the incredible diversity and the depth of Indian narration through the formats. Confronted with the house Was said the best film, while Neeraj Ghaywan won the best director for the same thing. Angle obtained the title of the best independent film with Gugun Kigpen receiving a special mention for Boong. Geetha Kailasam won the best actor (woman) – film for his performance in Angle.
The television segment saw the black mandate win the best series, with Jaideep Ahlawat to take the best actor (male) – series for Paatal Lok Season 2, and Nimisha Sajayan winning the best actor (woman) – Series for Dabba Cartel. Thinking about the trip, Jaideep said that “this award is really overwhelming. Being recognized on an international platform like the Melbourne Indian Film Festival is an honor that I will cherish forever. And support.
Among the honorary recognitions, Arvind Swamy was celebrated with the Leadership in Cinema Prize, Vir Das was honored with the disruptive prize, Aditi Rao Hydari was recognized for the diversity of cinema and Baksho Bondi won the equality prize in cinema. Arvind Swamy shared his happiness about the prize and said: “I am still a student in the cinema even if I had leadership in the cinema for my work. If someone offers me a role still today in my comfort zone, I would not do it, I always want roles that challenges me.
Other categories included the short film where Kalar pencils By Dhananjay Santosh Goregaonkar won the best short film (India), while Drifts By David Liu received the best short film (Australia).
Now in its 16th edition, the IFFM has further reaffirmed its status as a biggest Indian film festival outside India, bringing together filmmakers, stars and the public in a great celebration of cinema. The festival continues until August 24, with Confronted with the house serving as a fence film.
Also read: Aamir Khan inaugurates the Indian film festival of Melbourne 2025 with Gauri Spratt; Unveils the opening evening film Baksho Bondi
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