NEW DELHI, Aug 15: Rani Mukerji has been honoured at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 for her contribution to Indian cinema and a career spanning more than three decades. The recognition celebrates the actor’s memorable performances across a wide range of genres.
Mukerji has established herself as one of Hindi cinema’s prominent performers, delivering acclaimed roles in films such as Black, Hichki, Mardaani and Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.
The honour comes as the festival continues to showcase Indian films and talent to international audiences. Mukerji’s career has also been marked by her ability to move between commercial entertainers and performance-driven projects.
The recognition adds another milestone to the actor’s long association with Indian cinema and highlights the growing international appreciation for Indian performers.
4. Amitabh Bachchan Recalls Global Craze for Sholay at Italian Screening
Sub-title: The veteran actor shared an emotional memory of the cult classic’s restored screening, where thousands of Italian viewers watched the film late into the night.
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NEW DELHI, Aug 15: Amitabh Bachchan has recalled the extraordinary international response to the restored screening of his iconic film Sholay in Italy, sharing a glimpse of the movie’s enduring appeal nearly five decades after its original release.
Bachchan revealed that around 2,000 Italian viewers gathered for the special screening and stayed from late at night until the early hours of the morning to watch the classic.
The actor’s recollection highlights how Ramesh Sippy’s 1975 action drama has continued to find audiences beyond India. Bachchan’s portrayal of Jai, alongside Dharmendra’s Veeru, became one of the defining partnerships in Hindi film history.
Sholay remains a landmark in Indian popular culture, remembered for its characters, dialogues, music and storytelling. Its continued screenings and restoration efforts have helped introduce the classic to newer generations and international audiences.
Bachchan’s latest recollection has once again drawn attention to the film’s remarkable longevity and its place in the history of Indian cinema.