Charan was honoured with the prestigious title of “Ambassador of Indian Arts and Culture” by the Victorian government at the annual IFFM awards, which was conducted last night at the iconic Palais Theatre.
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00:00India's global star Ram Charan did the honour of hoisting the Indian national flag at Melbourne's
00:06iconic Federation Square to celebrate the Indian spirit and recognise every Indian as a representative
00:14of Indian cinema. The iconic chief guest for this year's festival, Charan's ceremonial act,
00:20marked a beautiful and proud moment in the vibrant festivities of the Indian Film Festival
00:26of Melbourne known as IFFM 2024. Ram was honoured with the prestigious title of Ambassador of
00:35Indian Arts and Culture by the Victorian Government at the annual IFFM Awards which
00:41took place last night at the iconic Palace Theatre. His ceremonial act as a true Indian
00:47filled with pride hoisting the flag amidst hundreds of diaspora Indians who gathered
00:51to witness the moment which was in turn a joy highlight of the event. Federation Square in
00:57Melbourne was filled with joy, fervour and pride as its fans and supporters celebrated this deeply
01:03emotional and joyful moment with their favourite star Ram Charan. In its 15th year, the IFFM is
01:10the largest celebration of Indian cinema outside India and it runs from August 15 to August 25
01:18this year. Ram Charan's presence and participation underscored the festival's commitment to
01:25celebrating and promoting Indian culture on a global stage. The hoisting of the Indian
01:31tricolour was a symbol of unity and cultural pride resonating deeply with the festival's
01:36international audience. Ram expressed on the occasion, it's such a proud moment for us all
01:43Indians to be here hoisting the Indian flag in Australia. I have such fond memories of being here
01:49in Australia having shot for a movie 12 years back in Melbourne and Sydney. Back in the day there
01:55weren't so many Indians and to see so many Indians here today truly makes me so proud. We are truly
02:01going global and international platforms are recognising our culture and cinema. Now I feel
02:07the future is all on the young people gathered here and that excites me to see the future is so bright.