Indian film festival to be launched by Vidya Balan

The National Award winning actress Vidya Balan will launch Indian Film Festival in Melbourne. She has been chosen as the ambassador for the Indian Film Festival which will be held in Melbourne from 11th June 2012 to 22nd June 2012.

Vidya Balan said that, "I am very honoured to be an ambassador for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne which has done so much to spread the word about the vibrancy of Indian cinema in Australia. I love the format of the festival and the wide range of films screened. It not only showcases the best of Indian cinema but also provides a platform for young upcoming film makers through its short film competition. When I was in Melbourne I was smitten by the city, its love for films from all parts of the world and its multicultural spirit, and I am sure the Indian Film Festival will contribute greatly to add to that spirit".

Vidya will be in Melbourne on the 11th and 12th of May to promote the festival.

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will have the launch of its festival programme by Vidya on Friday 11th May, 2012, at The Investment Centre, Collins St at 10.00 am.

On Saturday 12th May, she will be at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground, presenting the match ball to umpires in the middle of the MCG prior to the Richmond vs Sydney match. It is said that she is the first Indian to have the honor of doing this.

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange said that, "I am delighted that Vidya Balan is coming to Melbourne to launch the festival program. It is an honour for us, as she is inarguably India’s biggest actor right now. Vidya is the true embodiment of a festival that endeavours to showcase the sheer breadth and evolution of Indian cinema."

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- Unknown Updated at: Wednesday, May 09, 2012