Melbourne, March 18 -- The second edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) is set to make an unprecedented mark on the global cultural calendar, unveiling a program that spans 14 cities and features more than 32 films across 18 Indian languages, all premiering on Australian soil.

The festival opened with a red-carpet premiere of 'Boong', notable as the first Indian film to win a BAFTA.

Festival director Anupam Sharma noted the contrast between online sentiment and real-world engagement.

"The interest in Indian films, particularly in regional Australia, has been overwhelming. NIFFA is no longer just a festival; it has become a national platform for conversations around cinema, culture, community, and commerce," ...