Synopsis
Reema Kagti's film 'Superboys of Malegaon' clinched the 'Best Film' award at the National Indian Film Festival of Australia. The festival showcased various films, including documentaries and indie features, and concluded with a gala event in Perth, celebrating Indian cinema's global reach.Key Takeaways
- Superboys of Malegaon awarded 'Best Film'.
- Director Reema Kagti expresses gratitude for the recognition.
- Ananth Narayan Mahadevan's The Man Who Hurls News wins 'Best Documentary'.
- NIFFA featured films across multiple Australian cities.
- Encore screenings planned at Dendy Cinemas.
Mumbai, March 5 (NationPress) Reema Kagti's Superboys of Malegaon has been awarded the 'Best Film' at the National Indian Film Festival of Australia.
Expressing her joy, Reema Kagti stated, "I am grateful to the National Indian Film Festival of Australia for selecting Superboys of Malegaon as the Best Film and for presenting it in various cities across Australia, allowing the film to reach a broader audience. It’s wonderful that festival-goers connected with this narrative of aspirations and perseverance."
In addition, the documentary The Man Who Hurls News directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan received the 'Best Documentary' (Short) award.
Reflecting on this significant achievement, the director commented, "Winning the Best Documentary (Short) at NIFFA for The Man Who Hurls News is a profound honor. The film explores the life of one of the oldest newspaper boys globally, who has been serving for 60 years, and provides insights into the landscape of newspaper reading and news dissemination through his perspective. I am grateful that audiences in Australia found a connection with this unique character and empathized with his situation. Congratulations to the inaugural NIFFA for its thoughtfully curated selection of exceptional Indian cinema for the global audience. I wish it even greater success in future editions."
Moreover, WingMan (The Universal Irony of Love) by Anuj Gulati took home the 'Best Indie Feature Film' award, while Parikrama directed by the celebrated Goutam Ghose was honored as the 'Best International Indian Film'.
Furthermore, Maa Oori Ramayanam by Badrappa Gajula won the 'Best Documentary Feature'.
The first edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia was held from February 13 to March 2, 2025, concluding with a Red-Carpet Gala and the final screening of Tannishtha Chatterjee’s directorial Roam Rome Mein at Murdoch University in Perth, following an unprecedented tour across seven cities, including Sydney, Canberra, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne.
The festival will continue its celebrations with encore screenings of selected films at Dendy Cinemas in the upcoming weeks.
