PremiumKaran Johar to be honored at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 for THIS reason
Karan Johar is all set to attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023
Last Updated: 10.07 AM, Jul 19, 2023
Just a few days back, we had brought to you the nominations for the various categories of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). Today, we bring to you yet another exciting update about the same. The festival is now all set to pay tribute to Karan Johar, one of India's most celebrated filmmakers, on his successful completion of 25 remarkable years in the industry. The festival, which will be taking place from August 11 to 20 this year, will be showcasing Karan Johar's exceptional contribution to Indian cinema by hosting a series of events and special screenings in his honour.
This year’s IFFM festival is aimed to celebrate Karan Johar's remarkable journey, his visionary storytelling, and his unwavering passion for cinema. Besides being a successful filmmaker, Karan Johar has also made significant contributions as a producer. Besides being instrumental as one of the many filmmakers who have been regularly getting global recognition to Bollywood, Karan Johar also has to his credit of launching various artists and industry professionals.
Speaking about this honour, Karan Johar, in a media statement said, “I am deeply honoured to be a part of the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. This year holds a special significance for me as I celebrate 25 years as a filmmaker, and I can't think of a better platform than this festival to commemorate this milestone in my career. Returning for the third time at the festival, I am overwhelmed by the love and support I have received from the Australian audience. The festival's curation of a special experience and celebrations to mark this momentous landmark in my journey fills me with a sense of joy and gratitude. It is an opportunity for me to reflect upon the last 25 years as a filmmaker, the challenges, the triumphs, and the learnings that have shaped my artistic vision. I look forward to engaging in a special talk at the festival, where I will share insights and anecdotes from my journey, hoping to inspire and connect with fellow filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts”.
On the other hand, Festival Director of IIFM Mitu Bhowmick Lange, said in a media statement, "Karan Johar is a true icon of Indian cinema, and his impact on the industry cannot be overstated. We are privileged to honor his extraordinary career and his invaluable contributions to Indian filmmaking at this year's Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Karan's remarkable journey as a filmmaker spans 25 years, during which he has created a legacy that will be cherished for generations to come”.-