Mumbai, July 28 -- The upcoming edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026 is set to be especially memorable, with evergreen actress Rekha attending as the Guest of Honour. In a moment of immense pride, she will hoist the Indian national flag in Melbourne as part of the festival's celebrations.

She will also be honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Cinema Award in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema. Additionally, the festival will host a special screening of her classic Umrao Jaan.

Excited about the film's screening at IFFM, Rekha in a press note said, "Umrao Jaan has never left me. She lives in my memories, in my silences, and in the hearts of those who have embraced her with a lot of...