Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, Onir’s “My Melbourne” will be shown at MAMI

Following its world premiere at the 2024 Indian Film Festival Melbourne, My Melbourne, a unique anthology from four of India’s most celebrated directors – Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das and Onir, is set to premiere in India at the 2024 My Melbourne Festival. year. Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) 2024.

The film will be screened at the Gala Section on Tuesday, with all four directors present. My Melbourne was produced by Mitu Bhowmik Lange in association with VicScreen and Screen Australia.

The short films in the film include Das’s ‘Emma’, Ali’s ‘Jules’, Onir’s ‘Nandini’ and Khan’s ‘Setara’. The films reflect various themes of diversity, including gender, race, sexuality and disability.

“I am honored to present My Melbourne to the Indian audience at MAMI. The stories we told are not just about the diaspora, but about anyone who has ever felt displaced or yearned to belong. “Jules is a deeply personal film for me and I can’t wait for audiences in Mumbai to see it,” Ali said.

Khan said the city of Melbourne provided him and other directors with the perfect backdrop to explore the emotional complexities of the characters.

“It was an incredible experience working with new talent and the enthusiasm of our Melbourne team translated perfectly on screen. I am thrilled that My Melbourne will now premiere in India on a reputable platform like MAMI. And it is a great honor for me to present my film “Setara”.

Das, known for her film Hillbilly Rockstars, said: “What makes My Melbourne special is the honesty of the stories. Each segment is a heartfelt exploration of human connection against the backdrop of Melbourne’s cultural diversity. I look forward to screening my film Emma at MAMI, where such storytelling is highly valued.”

Onir said his film Nadini is about breaking down boundaries – emotional and physical – and telling human stories that resonate across geographies.

“It’s been a wonderful collaboration with emerging filmmakers from Melbourne and I can’t wait to see how Indian audiences receive it at MAMI.”

The India premiere promises to be a star-studded event celebrating not only the film, but also the unique partnership between the Indian and Australian film industries.

Lange said the collaboration between Indian filmmakers and rising Melbourne talent had resulted in an anthology that would appeal to a global audience.

“We are excited to bring this film to MAMI, a festival so committed to diverse stories and active audience engagement.”