IFFM 2026: From Rani Mukerji getting emotional to Pankaj Tripathi’s wish to visit every home in Melbourne

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 has kicked off, with several prominent names from the Indian film industry attending events across Melbourne. In this report, we bring you highlights from the festival’s Awards Night, Rani Mukerji receiving an Honorary Doctorate from La Trobe University, and India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at Federation Square. It also features comments from…