Ram Charan Honored as 'Ambassador of Indian Arts and Culture' at IFFM 2024

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Ram Charan Teja, a prominent Telugu cinema actor, was awarded the title of "Ambassador of Indian Arts and Culture" at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM 2024).

An Overview of the News

• The festival took place from August 15 to 25, 2024, at the Palais Theatre in St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia, and was backed by the Victorian Government.

• As the Guest of Honour, Ram Charan also hoisted the Indian national flag at Melbourne's Federation Square during the festival.

• Established in 2010, IFFM celebrates the diversity and creativity of Indian cinema, showcasing films from Bollywood and regional languages.

2024 IFFM award winners:

• Best Film: 12th Fail

• Best Director: Kabir Khan (Chandu Champion) & Nithilan Saminathan (Maharaja)

• Best Actor: Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion)

• Best Actress: Parvathy Thiruvothu (Ullozhukku)

• Best Film (Critics' Choice): Laapataa Ladies

• Best Director (Critics' Choice): Dominic Sangma (Rimdogittanga)

• Best Performance of the Year (Critics' Choice): Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)

• Breakout Film of the Year: Amar Singh Chamkila

• Best Series: Kohrra

• Best Actor in a Series: Arjun Mathur (Made in Heaven Season 2)

• Best Actress in a Series: Nimisha Sajayan (Poacher)

• Best Documentary: Trolley Times

• Best Short Film: The Vegemite Sandwich

• Best Short Film (Special Mention): Sandeep Raj (Echo)

• Best Film from the Subcontinent: The Red Suitcase (Nepal)

Honorary Awards:

• People's Choice Award: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

• Equality in Cinema Award: Dunki

• Excellence in Cinema: A. R. Rahman

• Ambassador of Indian Art & Culture: Ram Charan

• Diversity Champion: Rasika Dugal

• Disruptor in Cinema: Adarsh Gourav