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Filmmaker Deepa Mehta Calls Vinod Kapri’s Pyre “Deeply Moving” as Film Wins Top Honour at Toronto Festival
Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta offered one of the most striking responses of this festival season after watching Pyre, the latest feature by National Award–winning director Vinod Kapri. Presenting the Best Feature Film Award at the 11th Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF)


Understanding Caste Discrimination in Diaspora: Building Dialogues and Allyship: A Personal Reflection by Dr Vikrant Kishore
The symposium Understanding Caste Discrimination in Diaspora: Building Dialogues and Allyship, held at Melbourne, Australia on 3 November 2025, brought together academics, community leaders, journalists, and activists to engage with the continuing presence of caste discrimination within diasporic settings.


Dance Beyond Borders: Chakras Performing Arts from Australia Shines in China’s Gannat International Art Festival
The Indian-Australian community dance group, Chakras Performing Arts, based in Newcastle, New South Wales, brought Indian classical and contemporary dance to an international audience at the Gannat International Art Festival – China Edition, held in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, from 1 to 8 October 2025.


Vinod Kapri’s Pyre Continues Historic Global Run with Four Awards in the U.S.
National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s latest feature, Pyre, is on a remarkable winning streak, sweeping four major awards in the United States in just three weeks.


After Taking the World by Storm, 80-Year-Old Non-Actor’s Film Pyre Comes to Australia
On 16 August 2025, Melbourne audiences will have the chance to experience Pyre, the award-winning feature from national award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri, as part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.


Dr Vikrant Kishore’s Film Chronicles the Living Tradition of Purulia Chhau and Its Mask Makers
Dr Vikrant Kishore’s feature documentary Purulia Chhau Dance and the Mask Makers: A Reflective Story (2024) has gained international attention for its sensitive portrayal of one of India’s most visually rich folk traditions. Running for seventy-one minutes, the film combines artistic insight with rigorous ethnographic engagement, presenting a rare synthesis of creative practice and research. Written, filmed, and edited by Dr Kishore, the work emerges from more than two decade


Shekar Mani and Anurag Sharma discuss the value of SAFFA for the Australian-South Asian community!
Shekar Mani and Anurag Sharma discuss the value of SAFFA for the Australian-South Asian community!


Neighbourhood Watch Tarneit Central organised one of the biggest Community Meet & Greet events!
Neighbourhood Watch Tarneit Central organised one of the biggest Community Meet & Greet events!


South Asian representation in Australian Politics – in conversation with Intaj Khan & Manoj Kumar
In this episode of Talking Politics, Dr Vikrant Kishore speaks to Intaj Khan a member of the Liberal party, and Manoj Kumar a member of...


BollyOz's tribute to singing legend Lata Mangeshkar!
It was really saddening to hear the passing away of Lataji… she was an icon of India, I would rather say a global icon and as many say,...


Marathi film Jayanti's international premiere in Melbourne garners enthusiastic response!
Marathi film Jayanti's international premiere in Melbourne garners enthusiastic response!


Victorian Goldfields Railway - Take a trip on the amazing heritage Steam Train!
Victorian Goldfields Railway - Take a trip on the amazing heritage Steam Train!


Air Pollution via fine particulate matters- a discussion with Manoj Kumar & Dr Jordan White
Air pollution has emerged as a very important issue due to its adverse impact on human health and the surrounding environment. Accurate...


"Les Cultures du Monde" one of the best Folklore Festival experience - Raissa Sofía Torrico Valverde
BollyOz interviewed Raissa Sofía Torrico Valverde from Bolivia's Ballet Folclórico de la Universidad Católica Boliviana - Regional La Paz


Depinder Chhibber: Taking MasterChef Australia by storm!
Catch Kirti in conversation with Depinder Chhibber (MasterChef Australia contestant) here on Bollyoz.com


Tracing legendary Indian actor Nargis Dutt's journey: Smooth sailing in turbulent waters!
Tracing legendary Indian actor Nargis Dutt's journey: Smooth sailing in turbulent waters!
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