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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


Big loss to World Cinema: A tribute to Irrfan!
This week in Kirti's recommendations... we pay homage to one of world cinema's finest actors - Irrfan! Of course, there are only a...


In conversation with filmmaker Anupam Sharma – on COVID-19’s impact on Film Media!
Vikrant Kishore recently discussed the impact of COVID-19 crisis on Film & Media, specifically in Australia, with filmmaker Anupam...


Dr Ratan Lal on the Political Voice of the Marginalised!
Dr Vikrant Kishore discusses the current state of Dalit Identity and Politics in India with Dr Ratan Lal, who is an author, activist and...


Kirti recommends - WAR films on Netflix!
Hello everyone, if you are planning to watch WAR movies at home then, here are a few that are on Netflix, Australia! This is Kirti’s...


Kirti Recommends - Romantic Movies on Netflix!
Hello there, if you are planning to watch some movies at home then, here are 7 romantic dramas that Kirti would like to recommend that...


छऊ नृत्य की अनन्तक सांस्कृतिक विरासत को संरक्षित करना: डॉ विक्रांत किशोर के साथ एक साक्षात्कार
डॉ किशोर, क्या आप हमें अपने बारे में कुछ बता सकते हैं? मैं एक शिक्षक, फिल्म निर्माता, फोटोग्राफर, लेखक और एक पत्रकार हूं; 25 से अधिक...


Meet The BollyOz Show Host - Raine O'Connor!
Bollyoz.com's new variety web-series "The BollyOz Show", directed by Dr Vikrant Kishore is gearing up for its online release this week....


Meet Indian Australian winemaker couple Paramdeep and Nirmal!
Param and Nirmal bought 50 acres of cattle farming land in Mornington Peninsula in 1991, while living in Melbourne. Here is their story...


Anindita Banerjee: Connecting with her Roots through Traditional Art!
Anindita Banerjee is an interdisciplinary artist, working in video, textiles, ephemeral installations and visual art juxtaposed with...


Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain - A Unique Tale of Romance!
An interesting film hits theatres in India this Friday, Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain (In English, It is Said). This is a family drama and...
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