The 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024 concluded with a star-studded awards ceremony on Friday (August 16). Vikrant Massey's critically acclaimed film 12th Fail was adjudged the Best Film, while Kartik Aaryan's performance in Chandu Champion earned him the Best Actor award. The festival's jury bestowed the prestigious Best Film Critics' Choice Award upon Kiran Rao's thought-provoking drama Laapataa Ladies. 70th National Film Awards Winners: Rishab Shetty Takes Home Best Actor Trophy For ‘Kantara’; ‘Aattam’ Wins Best Film – Check Out Full List!

Further, Telugu superstar Ram Charan was bestowed with the prestigious title of Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture, recognising his global impact. Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated film, Dunki, received the Equality in Cinema award, highlighting the film's progressive themes and social relevance. Check out the full winners list of IFFM 2024 below. 54th Kerala State Film Awards: Mammootty and Jyotika’s ‘Kaathal–The Core’ Wins Best Film Award.

Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture: Ram Charan

Excellence in Cinema: AR Rahman

Best Director: Kabir Khan for 'Chandu Champion' and Nithilan Swaminathan for 'Maharaja'

Best Film From Subcontinent: The Red Suitcase

Breakout Film of the Year: Amar Singh Chamkila

Best Film: '12th Fail'

Best Performance (Male): Kartik Aaryan for 'Chandu Champion'

Best Performance (Female): Parvathy Thiruvothu for 'Ullozhukku'

Equality in Cinema: 'Dunki'

People’s Choice: 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'

Diversity Champion: Rasika Dugal

Disruptor of the Year: Adarsh Gourav

Best Performer Critics Choice: Vikrant Massey for '12th Fail'

Best Film Critics Choice: 'Laapataa Ladies'

Best Director Critics Choice: Dominic Sangma for 'Rapture'

Best Series: 'Kohhra'

Best Performance Female Series: Nimisha Sajayan for 'Poacher'

Best Performance Male Series: Arjun Mathur for 'Made in Heaven Season 2'

Short Film Competition: Robbie Fatt for 'The Vegemite Sandwich'

Short Film Competition Special Mention: Sandeep Raj for 'Echo'

The IFFM, a premier platform for Indian cinema worldwide, celebrated the diversity and richness of Indian filmmaking through a series of screenings, masterclasses and cultural events.

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