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Aamir Khan marked India’s 79th Independence Day by raising the national flag at Melbourne’s Federation Square. Australia’s High Commissioner Philip Green shared a heartfelt video of the event, praising the unity of the Indian diaspora. Khan was also honored with the Excellence in Cinema Award for his contributions to film. The festival celebrated diverse winners, including Homebound for Best Film and Abhishek Bachchan for Best Actor.

Key Points: Aamir Khan Raises Indian Flag at IFFM 2025 Independence Day Event

  • Aamir Khan honored with Excellence in Cinema Award at IFFM 2025
  • High Commissioner Philip Green shares flag-hoisting video on social media
  • Homebound wins Best Film, Neeraj Ghaywan named Best Director
  • Abhishek Bachchan and Nimisha Sajayan take top acting honors
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IFFM 2025: Aamir Khan hoists national flag at Fed Square as part of Independence Day celebrations, Philip Green shares video

Aamir Khan hoists the tricolor at Melbourne’s Fed Square as Australia’s High Commissioner Philip Green shares the celebratory moment.

"From Mumbai to Melbourne, the spirit of India flies high! – Philip Green"

Melbourne, August 16

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 became extra special this year as Aamir Khan, on Saturday morning, hoisted the Indian national flag at Fed Square to celebrate India's 79th Independence Day.

The event saw the Australian Indian community gathering in large numbers to celebrate the occasion.

Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green OAM, took to his X account to share a video from the celebrations, describing how the "spirit of India flies high" as communities came together in Melbourne.

His post read, "From Mumbai to Melbourne, the spirit of India flies high! The Australian Indian community in Melbourne came together with pride to celebrate India's 79th #IndependenceDay. Wonderful to see Indian actor #AamirKhan join the community at Federation Square for the flag-raising."

Check out the video

https://x.com/AusHCIndia/status/1956602760625025320

Khan was also honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Cinema Award, recognising his decades-long contribution to the craft and his unmatched influence on the industry.

The awards night took place on Friday, August 15, with winners across film and streaming categories being announced. Homebound won Best Film, while director Neeraj Ghaywan received Best Director for the same project. Abhishek Bachchan took home Best Actor (Male) for I Want to Talk. Nimisha Sajayan and Jaideep Ahlawat won Best Actor (Female) (Series) and Best Actor (Male) (Series) for their performances in Dabba Cartel and Paatal Lok Season 2, respectively. The Tamil film Angammal from director Vipin Radhakrishnan also won Best Indie Film. The Bengali film Baksho Bondi (Shadowbox) from directors Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi won the Equality in Cinema category.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the event looks great, I wonder why only Bollywood stars get this platform? Regional cinema winners like Angammal and Baksho Bondi deserve equal spotlight. Our film diversity is India's real strength!
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Aman W
Aamir Khan is truly a global ambassador for Indian cinema. His humility and talent make him perfect for such occasions. The Excellence in Cinema award is well-deserved after all his meaningful films!
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Sarah B
As an Australian married to an Indian, these cultural exchanges warm my heart! The Indian community here brings such beautiful traditions. Aamir's presence made it extra special for everyone.
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Nikhil C
Great to see our culture being celebrated abroad, but I hope next time they invite more young talents too. The new generation of filmmakers is doing amazing work that needs global recognition.
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Kavya N
The awards list shows how Indian cinema is evolving! From mainstream to indie, from Bollywood to regional - there's something for everyone. Special shoutout to Nimisha Sajayan for her powerful performance!

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