IFFM 2026: Rani Mukerji to receive honorary doctorate as festival unveils more than 130 films

Inset (L): Mitu Bhowmick Lange, IFFM Festival Director. (R): Rani Mukerji arrives at the Hollywood Reporter Women In Entertainment event at the Fairmont Mumbai on March 25, 2026 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Prodip Guha/Getty Images)

What can audiences expect from IFFM 2026? At the festival's Program Launch in Melbourne, Festival Director Mitu Bhowmick Lange introduced this year's programme featuring more than 130 films in over 30 languages, explained the inspiration behind the theme "Shared Stories, Shared Humanity," and spoke about the growing global reach of regional Indian cinema. Hear from an IFFM volunteer and a festival attendee, and catch all the key highlights in this podcast.

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