The anthology of shorts, My Melbourne, directed by Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Onir, and Rima Das, will release in India on March 14, 2025.
Ahead of its release in India, the trailer for My Melbourne, an anthology of four powerful and thought-provoking stories, was unveiled. The four shorts, inspired by true incidents, are directed by astute Indian filmmakers – Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Onir.
The trailer offers a glimpse into the unique and inspiring tales of human connection, resilience, and identity. Set against the multicultural backdrop of Melbourne, the film explores the diverse experiences of four characters, each facing their own personal journey.
Each short film has the themes of race, gender, sexuality, and disability, reflecting the core values of diversity and inclusion. The films in the anthology are Jules, Setara, Emma and Nandini.
My Melbourne will hit the theatres in India on March 14, 2025.
Jules, directed by Arif Ali, and reatively guided by Imtiaz Ali, is the story of a newly married Sakshi who forms an unexpected bond with Jules, a homeless woman. Together, they navigate their personal struggles and discover the power of connection despite their differences.
Emma, directed by Village Rockstars fame Rima Das is the story of a talented deaf dancer, who has self-doubt and faces discrimination until she meets another deaf dancer who inspires her to embrace her uniqueness and find her inner strength.
Setara is directed by Kabir Khan and it is a real-life story of a 15-year-old Afghan girl, who rebuilds her life in Melbourne after fleeing the Taliban. The lead actress Setara Amiri plays herself in the film where she can be seen showing her own bitter and sweet experiences.
Nandini is a short film by Onir, that revolves around the story of Indraneel, a queer Indian man, who reunites with his estranged father in Melbourne to complete a ceremonial ritual.
My Melbourne was screened at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 and Kolkata International Film Festival 2024. It also had its world premiere at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.