Mumbai, Filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Shoojit Sircar, Anjali Menon and Onir Are Set to Collaborate on the second instalment of “My Melbourne”, An Indo-Australian AnaThology Film Project.
The project, produced by mind blowing films and presented by the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, AIMS to Continue Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Strengthing Ties Between Indian and Australia Throwing Cinema, a Press release said.
Released in March 2025, The Inaugural Edition Featured Short Films by Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali and Kabir Khan as well as onir, addressing themes of identity, gender, race, sexuality and disability.
Mitu bhowmick lage, CEO of Mind Blowing Films and the Creative Producer of the Project, Said the Response to the first “My Melbourne” Film was “Overwhelming and Deeply Fulfilling”.
“It has proven that stories told with authenticity and heart can transcend borders.
“This project continues to be a celebration of necessary, collability and creativity between India and australia’s the project has given us the options to work with emerging creativity Communities, “She Added.
Hirani, Known for Movies Such as “Munna Bhai” Films, “3 Idots”, “PK”, “Sanju” and “Dunki”, said he was excted to join a platform that fosters that fosters that fosters-cultural storytelling.
“My Melbourne Offers a Rare Opportunity to Tell a Story that is Intimate, Universal, and Culturally Resonant,” He said.
Menon said the themes explred in the anthology align deeply with her storytelling ethos.
“The themes and International Behind My Melbourne Align Deeply With the kind of Stories I Love to Tell – Ones That Build Empathy and Bringing People Closer. Across Continents, “She said.
Sircar, Whoose Varied Filmography Includes Movies Such as “Vicky Donor”, “Madras Cafe”, “Piku”, “October” and “Sardar Uddham”, Added, “Storytelling Knows No Bounndaries. My MY is a meaningful initiative that reminds us how stories rooted in local contexts can have global significance. ”
Onir, who is returning to the anthology, called it “a story that’s still unfolding”.
“The Opportunity to Work With New Themes and Voice, While Continuing a Journey I Deeply Believe in, is truly rewarding,” He said.
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