Alankrita Srivastava’s “Lipstick Under My Burkha” kick-started the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2017 that aims to highlight the diversity in Indian cinema.
‘Lipstick’ not just entertains but also makes one think
- “It was indeed a great pleasure to host the Australian premiere of ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’.
- The audience was thrilled to have seen a film that has literally redefined the way women oriented content
- has been shaping up in India for the past few years,” said Mitu Bhowmick, founder of IFFM, in a statement on Friday.
- “Alankrita and Konkona graced the opening night and also addressed questions of the curious audience post the film.
- We are happy to have ‘Lipstick’ as the opening night film because the film doesn’t only entertain but also makes us think,” Bhowmick added.
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- It has a line-up of over 60 Bollywood films, indie films and short films in 20 different languages,
- which are from India and the subcontinent, including over 30 Australian premieres, read the statement from the fest organizers.
- Besides screenings, the fest will also hold several special events including flag hoisting event,
- master classes, Telstra Bollywood Dance Competition, screening at Dandenong and a special awards night.
- Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be hoisting the Indian national flag at the Federation Square in Melbourne.
- She will also be felicitated for her contribution to global cinema.
- Furthermore,Aishwarya also met Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria, Australia, with Bhowmick.
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- Nitesh Tiwari and Vikram Phadnis are attending the fest.