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IFFM Awards 2026 nominations: Sitaare Zameen Par, Saiyaara pip Dhurandhar in films, Kohrra S2 rules the roost in shows

Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh and Rishab Shetty lead male acting nods as Kohrra: Season 2 tops the series field with multiple nominations.

  • On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne unveiled its official award nominations for this year's edition.
  • Supported by the Victorian Government, the festival will run from August 13 to August 23, 2026, providing a platform for diverse international cinema.
  • Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Rishab Shetty received Best Performance nominations, while Haq, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, and Sitaare Zameen Par vie for Best Film.
  • Rani Mukerji, Aneet Padda, and Kalyani Priyadarshan lead Best Performance nominations, while the festival highlights international entries from Nepal, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
  • The Best SeriesBaai Tujhyapayi category features Kohrra Season 2 and Sapne Vs Everyone among nominees, recognizing performances from actors including Ambrish Verma.
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IFFM 2026 Nominations Announced: Aamir Khan, Mammootty, Rishab Shetty Among Top Contenders

The 17th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will be held from August 13 to 23

·New Delhi, India
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Sitaare Zameen Par, Kantara: Chapter 1, Kohrra S2 Lead Nominations at IFFM 2026 Awards

The festival, billed as the largest celebration of Indian cinema outside India, will be held from August 13 to 23 in Melbourne, with support from the Victorian Government.

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IFFM Awards 2026 nominations: Sitaare Zameen Par, Saiyaara pip Dhurandhar in films, Kohrra S2 rules the roost in shows

The nominations for the awards at the upcoming edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne were announced on Wednesday.

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IFFM 2026 award nominations: Aamir Khan, Mammootty get acting nods, ‘Saiyaara’, ‘Haq’ lead Best Film list

The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne unveiled the official nominations for the awards for this year’s edition on Wednesday (July 8, 2026). The nominations feature films from across different languages together.

·Chennai, India
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IFFM 2026 unveils nominees across Film and OTT categories

Scheduled to take place from 13 August to 23 August 2026, the festival celebrates Indian cinema and streaming content from across languages and regions.

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Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 Unveils Nominations; Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Rishab Shetty Compete for Best Actor Honour

Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has announced the nominations for its 17th edition, with 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' 'Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1,' 'Saiyaara,' 'Members of the Problematic Family,' and 'Not a Hero' emerging among the top contenders across different categories. Entertainment News | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 Unveils Nominations; Aamir Khan, Ranveer …

·Mumbai, India
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