Rekha to Receive Excellence in Cinema Award at IFFM 2026, Veteran Actress to Hoist Indian Flag on August 15
The festival will also screen Umrao Jaan to honor her decades-long legacy in Indian cinema.
- Veteran actor Rekha will attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 as its Guest of Honour and receive the prestigious Excellence in Cinema Award for her extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema.
- Celebrating 45 years since its 1981 release, director Muzaffar Ali's masterpiece Umrao Jaan remains a defining work in Rekha's career; the festival will screen the film during the event.
- On August 15, the 71-year-old star will hoist the Indian National Flag in Melbourne to commemorate India's 79th Independence Day, joining previous ceremony honorees including Aamir Khan, Shabana Azmi, and Karan Johar.
- Mitu Bhowmick Lange, IFFM Founder and Festival Director, called Rekha's participation an "immense privilege," as the festival runs August 13 to 23, 2026, uniting India's finest film industry voices.
- Her presence transcends cinema, becoming part of the nation's cultural consciousness; by celebrating such artists, the festival continues its legacy of showcasing performers who have inspired audiences in India and the world.
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Rekha to hoist Indian National Flag at IFFM, excited about 'Umrao Jaan' screening
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.
'Umrao Jaan' has never left me': Rekha shares the character lives in her memories and silences ahead of its IFFM 2026 screening
Celebrated actress Rekha will be the distinguished guest of honour at the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026, where her classic film 'Umrao Jaan' will feature prominently. This event not only honors her iconic performance but also presents her with the prestigious Excellence in Cinema Award for her remarkable contributions to film. Furthermore, she will have the honor of hoisting the Indian national flag on Independence Day.
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