Mitch Tambo and Sona Mohapatra to Perform at IFFM Awards Night

The 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is excited to announce that Australian Indigenous singer songwriter Mitch Tambo will perform live with renowned Indian singer Sona Mohapatra at the annual IFFM Awards Night, held at the Palais Theatre on 16 August.

This special performance is produced by celebrated music composer and producer Ram Sampath who is riding high on his latest hit “Sajni Re” from the film “Laapataa Ladies,” which became a sensation, topping charts across leading music platforms. The collaboration with Mitch and Sona aims to promote unity through music, bridging cultural and historical gaps between India and Australia.

Sona Mohapatra previously attended IFFM in 2022. Her critically acclaimed documentary “Shut Up Sona” won the Best Documentary Film Award at IFFM. Sona shared her excitement about the collaboration and upcoming performance: “Music is a universal language that transcends borders and cultures. This collaboration is a celebration of our shared heritage and the power of music to bring people together. I am thrilled to be part of this unique project and to perform live at IFFM 2024.”

Ram Sampath added: “Collaborating with Mitch has been a path to the incredibly beautiful performance piece that is being put together. This combination of two cultures amalgamating is not just a performance but a tribute to the rich musical heritages of two of the world’s oldest civilizations. It’s an honour to bring together the sounds of India and indigenous Australia on such a prestigious platform.”

The IFFM Awards Night is always a coveted date on the events calendar, where audiences can step into the world of glitz and glamour for an unforgettable night. The spectacular celebration is graced by India’s brightest luminaries, acclaimed filmmakers, and a dazzling array of celebrities. Other celebrities attending the Awards Night include:

Afghan pop singer and women rights activist, Aryana Sayeed (pictured above), will be in attendance. Sayeed was deeply moved by the film SETERA in the My Melbourne anthology, and she has recorded a song which features in the film, making its world premiere at the IFFM Opening Night. Sayeed won the Afghan Icon Award in 2019 and was named the 2017 Best Female Artist of Afghanistan. She also received the title “Voice of Afghanistan” from the Afghanistan National Television and Radio Network and has also received awards for Best Song of the Year, Best Video of the Year, and a Bravery Award.

Other prestigious artists appearing at the IFFM Awards Night include the legendary Ram Charan, along with the illustrious A.R. Rahman, Karan Johar, Kabir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, Rima Das, Malaika Arora, Vikrant Massey, Ram Sampath, Nora Fatehi, IFFM Awards winners and many more. Tickets to the prestigious IFFM Awards Night are on sale now at ticketmaster.com

15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Festival

Dates: 15 – 25 August

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