Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar to deliver keynote address at Australian Parliament House

Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar to address Australian Parliament House at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar are all set to by address the Australian Parliament Housemake at this year’s Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). According to Variety, the two celebrities will talk about ‘cinema’s power to bridge cultures and unite audiences across geographical boundaries’.

Most recently seen in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, Rani said, “I’m proud to represent the Indian film fraternity at the Australian Parliament House and speak about the rich history of cinema that we have offered to the world at large. This is a milestone moment for our fraternity and it would be an honour for me to speak about the growing cultural ties between Australia and India through cinema. Indian cinema comprising Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Hindi, and others, is right now at the forefront of shaping pop culture worldwide with our talent, our films making a mark globally.”

She continued, “Our films bring a lot of joy to the world, our films bring a lot of colour in people’s lives. As an entertainer, I have always loved to see people going on a journey with the emotions that our cinema has to offer. I’m humbled to represent my country which is so diverse and its cinema reflective of each different culture at the Australian Parliament House . I would like to congratulate the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for their efforts in making this landmark moment possible. IFFM continues to be a beacon of cultural exchange, showcasing the rich diversity and creativity of Indian cinema to Australia and the world.” 

Karan Johar added, “I am deeply honored to be invited to speak at the Australian Parliament House. I am thrilled to be a part of this historic event and to celebrate the incredible journey of Indian cinema. It’s incredible to see how far the stories we as an industry create travels, and this moment is a testament to the growing influence of the cultural impact of Indian cinema. I’m grateful to the house, the members of the parliament for extending this invite and to have me represent the rich legacy of cinema and storytelling”. 

Scheduled for August 15-25, the festival looks to be a landmark event, culminating in the launch of the Yash Chopra stamp.