The majorly acclaimed anthology titled ‘Mr. Melbourne' has added yet another milestone to its journey. It won two prestigious honours at the Tongues on Fire, Flames Awards 2025. The film also received a special festival award for celebrating its theme of ‘Longing and Belonging.’ The recently released film earned an immense praise. It continues to captivate both the viewers as well as the critics.

About My Melbourne

The film, My Melbourne, is a large cross-cultural anthology with more than three stories that aim to explore  the issues of belonging and identity. It is a very memorable collaboration between the Indian as well as Australian filmmakers hailing from some marginalised backgrounds. Also, it presents a unique cinematic discussion about belonging as well as the multiculturalism.

Imtiaz Ali’s Statement About ‘My Melbourne’

The film’s director Imtiaz Ali, said, ‘Working on ‘My Melbourne,’ stemmed from a strong desire to reflect the nuanced and everyday realities of the migrants’ emotional journeys. This recognition is quite special because it tells us that these personal stories are also universal in nature.’

While Kabir Khan said, ‘Cinema has the immense power to bridge the gap between the cultures as well as to foster empathy. My Melbourne is a true testimonial for that. I’m truly grateful to be part of a project that brings meaningful stories to life. It's rewarding to see the global audiences recognise it through an international platform.

The UK Asian Film Festival was held in London from 1st May to 11th May.