NIFFA is currently hosting screenings across multiple cities in Australia. Considered one of the biggest events for Indian cinema outside India, the festival features new films, old classics and industry discussions.
‘Bandar’ to screen on closing festival of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia: Actor Bobby Deol’s starrer ‘Bandar’, wins praises from critics and audiences. The film is selected as the closing film in the 2026 edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia(NIFFA).
The crime-thriller film ‘Bandar’ directed by Anurag Kashyap is currently winning the hearts of the audience in theatres. ‘Bandar’ has been selected for the final screening of the festival in Melbourne.
NIFFA is currently hosting screenings across multiple cities in Australia. Considered one of the biggest events for Indian cinema outside India, the festival features new films, old classics and industry discussions. ‘Bandar’ starring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra along with actors like Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Raj B. Shetty, Jeetendra Joshi, Riddhi Sen, Indrajeet Sukumaran and Nagesh Bhonsle also played key roles. The movies has created buzz on social media for its unique story and acting, since its theatrical release on June 5.
The Melbourne program also includes screenings of restored classic films such as Shyam Benegal’s ‘Manthan’ (in 4K) and the 1989 cult film ‘In Which Annie Gives It Does Those Ones’, which are being screened in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation India. Australia’s National Screen Museum, ACMI, is also associated with the festival as a cultural partner. This year’s edition has been held in nine cities across Australia, including Sydney, Perth, Alice Springs and Broken Hill, reflecting the growing international recognition of Indian cinema.
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