The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, the largest film
festival in the southern hemisphere, has officially begun. This morning,
immigrants from all across Melbourne flocked to see their favourite superstar,
Rani Mukerji, unfurl the Indian tricolour proudly at the iconic Federation
Square in the heart of Melbourne city; the ceremony also saw the Premier of
Victoria Daniel Andrews, equivalent to the chief minister of the state, and
several other important officials in attendance.
With over 10,000 people watching, Rani spoke of the honour
and said, “I think it’s a matter of national honour for anyone to hoist their
national flag. And the fact that I’m doing it in Australia so far away from
home is even more special and makes it more patriotic. I’m humbled that this
honour been bestowed upon me by Mitu and the Victorian government so I must
thank them. I have had the love of the audiences for the last 22 years and it’s
that love that has got me here today. So I must thank the audiences the most. I
most remember the patriotic song from my father’s film Hum Hindustani, “Chodo
Kal Ki Baatein”. I really miss him here today.”
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