The 14th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), set for August 11–20, is currently in preparation. The festival, as usual, promises a compelling selection of films combined with the additional appeal of Bollywood stars in attendance. Filmmaker Karan Johar and prominent actor Kartik Aaryan are scheduled to attend the event and even share the stage together, making it a historic occasion that is certain to draw attention.
For the uninitiated, there were rumours of a rift between Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan in 2021, primarily about the production of the film 'Dostana 2,' which was the second entry in the trilogy. Kartik was first cast in the movie but then dropped out after starting to work on it. As a result, rumours about a serious schism between the two surfaced, yet neither Karan nor Kartik verified the purported conflict.
They were photographed sitting together at an awards ceremony in June of the previous year, which raised questions about whether or not they may interact at the upcoming 14th IFFM.
Distinguished individuals from the Indian film industry will be among the festival's other important attendees. Shabana Azmi, Mrunal Thakur, Rana Daggubati, Anurag Kashyap, R. Balki, Malaika Arora, Saiyami Kher, and Sunny Leone are a few of the celebrities that are anticipated to attend.
The 14th edition of the IFFM is sure to be a fascinating and unforgettable event for cinema enthusiasts and fans alike with such an excellent lineup of films and the appeal of Bollywood celebs.