Chief guest Shah Rukh Khan lighting the ceremonial lamp to officially open the festival and the incredible director Rima Das will indulge us with a Q&A following the film.

“I’m looking forward to the Australian premiere of the film, interacting with the audiences there and having a conversation with them on cinema" Rima Das

Join Priya Ramasubban as she talks about her award-winning film highlighting the triumph of will and the hardships faced by differently-abled persons.

Watch Homegrown short films made by Australia’s with Vijay Krishna Acharya to conduct an immensely engaging Q&A with the audience after. This is for all you cinephiles and aspiring filmmakers out there!

Come along as Arjun Kapoor introduces his latest film about five unlikely heroes who embark on a dangerous covert operation and stay for a Q&A with the audience where he will answer you film questions!

Come along and watch director Sriram Raghavan’s masterpieces! Director Sriram Raghavan will indulge the audience with a Q&A about his experiences and expertise on Raman Raghav and an introduction of Andhadhun.

This is your chance to chat with multiple national and international award-winning Indian film director Jhanu Barua! Introducing the Australian premiere of his Assamese language film Bhoga Khirikee, Mr Barua will engage the audience in a Q & A afterwards.

Interact with director Ranjan Ghosh and lead actress Rituparna Sengupta as they introduce the Benjali drama Ahaa Re followed by a Q&A. Exploring the love for food and cooking, two people from two different worlds will take you on a journey.

Watch Onir introduce his documentary, Widows of Vrindavan, a film about "unwanted" mothers ... who try and seek solace in pursuit of divine love. The introduction and short will be followed by the screening of other award-winning shorts and documentaries including Sindhustan, A Cold Summer Night, Halwa, Shit One Carries, Red Velvet and Shame.

Don't miss the Q & A with Guneet Monga, an executive producer on the Oscar winning documentary short - Period. End of Sentence directed by Rayka Zehtabchi about Indian women leading a quiet sexual revolution.

Come along for a Q & A with Vikram Phadnis on his film second marathi film Smile Please. Smile Please is the story of a professional photographer, played by Mukta Barve and how her life turns around when someone enters her life.

Watch this amazing film Ek Aasha, which follows the quest of a transgender girl to become a teacher in India. Introduced by director Mayur Katariya, you’ll have the chance to engage in a special Q & A segment to celebrate the film.

Join our special guests Jahnu Barua, Onir, Vikram Phadnis and Rituparna for the highly anticipated closing night film Blinded by the Light directed by Gurinder Chadha about a teenager whose life is changed when he discovers the music of Bruce Springsteen.