Shah Rukh Khan to be chief guest at 10th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be the chief guest at this year’s Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, the festival organisers announced Thursday.

Helmed by the Victorian government, Australia, the IFFM is back for its 10th edition in the cultural city and will celebrate “courage” as its central theme.

Khan said he is honoured and delighted to accept the invitation.

“An industry of our magnitude and diversity deserves to be celebrated with great passion and fervour, which is what the festival embodies.