Rekha to receive excellence in cinema award at IFFM 2026
Veteran Bollywood actress Rekha will be honored with the Excellence in Cinema Award at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The festival will celebrate her career by screening her iconic film 'Umrao Jaan' and hosting a flag-hoisting ceremony.
Why it matters
This highlights the global cultural influence of Indian cinema and the recognition of veteran artists on international platforms.
Veteran Hindi cinema star Rekha will attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as guest of honour where she will be presented with the prestigious excellence in cinema award.
The festival will screen Umrao Jaan to celebrate Rekha's unparalleled body of work and extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema that spans across movies such as Silsila , Khoobsurat , Ijaazat , Ghar , Khoon Bhari Maang , Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi and Koi... Mil Gaya .
Directed by Muzaffar Ali, Umrao Jaan is one of the most defining films in Rekha's career and celebrated 45 years of its release this year.
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