EXCLUSIVE| 'My Melbourne' director Onir on telling queer stories with love and affection: 'The amount of hate and violence that I see today...'
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EXCLUSIVE| 'My Melbourne' director Onir on telling queer stories with love and affection: 'The amount of hate and violence that I see today...'

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, filmmaker Onir opened up about this special piece of work and his collaboration with the other filmmakers on the project. My Melbourne, an anthology of four stories featuring the creative genius of Indian filmmakers Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Onir, released theatrically on March 14. The anthology features Nandini directed by Onir, Setara directed by Kabir Khan, Emma directed by Rima Das, and Jules directed by Arif Ali and creatively guided by Imtiaz Ali. Edited excerpts from the interview What’s the importance of telling queer stories with affection and love? I think today when we look at the world, the amount of hate and violence is there, it’s not only important to tell queer stories with love and affection, it’s important to tell every story with love and affection because that’s what the world needs today.

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My Melbourne Review: Kabir Khan's Setara sparkles in film about representation
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1 week, 6 days ago

My Melbourne Review: Kabir Khan's Setara sparkles in film about representation

India Today  

The idea of making an anthology film is still not quite common in Indian cinema. Directed by four extremely competent Indian filmmakers - Onir, Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali and Kabir Khan, 'My Melbourne' appears thoughtful and entertaining at the same time. The first film in the anthology, 'Nandini', directed by Onir, follows a queer man's settled life in Australia with …

‘My Melbourne’ movie review: ‘Setara’ shines in this otherwise insipid multigrain recipe
1 week, 6 days ago

‘My Melbourne’ movie review: ‘Setara’ shines in this otherwise insipid multigrain recipe

The Hindu  

Celebrating the cultural ethos of a city through an anthology is not a new cinematic concept. Known for their distinct idiom, Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Kabir Khan map the themes of sexuality, disability, gender, and race, gently emphasising the inclusive nature of the city. Arushi Sharma, Ryanna Skye Lawson, Kat Stewart, Setara Amiri Runtime: 156 minutes Storyline: Set …

‘My Melbourne’: Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir’s anthology film sets India release
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘My Melbourne’: Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir’s anthology film sets India release

The Hindu  

My Melbourne, an anthology of four short films by Indian directors Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir, will release theatrically in India on March 14, 2025. According to the makers, My Melbourne comprises four unique stories exploring themes of ‘race, gender, sexuality, and disability’. Expressing his enthusiasm for the project, Kabir Khan said in a statement, “Stories have …

Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Onir, Rima Das' anthology film My Melbourne set to release in India on this date
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Onir, Rima Das' anthology film My Melbourne set to release in India on this date

Hindustan Times  

Indian filmmakers Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Onir's anthology of four stories, My Melbourne, which garnered praise from audiences and critics during its world premiere at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, is all set for its Indian theatrical release. A still from Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan and Rima Das' anthology, My Melbourne. The anthology features …

Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir’s anthology 'My Melbourne' all set to release in India on 14th March
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir’s anthology 'My Melbourne' all set to release in India on 14th March

Firstpost  

The anthology has been lauded for its sensitive portrayal of complex social themes, showcasing the artistic brilliance of some of India’s most celebrated filmmakers My Melbourne, an anthology of four stories featuring the creative genius of Indian filmmakers Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Onir, is all set for its Indian theatrical release on 14th March 2025 in association …

Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir and Rima Das’ anthology film ‘My Melbourne’ to open 2024 IFFM
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir and Rima Das’ anthology film ‘My Melbourne’ to open 2024 IFFM

The Hindu  

My Melbourne, an anthology featuring shorts by filmmakers Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir and Rima Das, will serve as the opening movie at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Inspired by true incidents, the anthology movie is centered around the city of Melbourne with each short film exploring themes of race, gender, sexuality, and disability. Onir said My Melbourne …

Imtiaz Ali on why male characters in his films are more complex than female ones: I credit greater intelligence to women
10 months, 1 week ago

Imtiaz Ali on why male characters in his films are more complex than female ones: I credit greater intelligence to women

Hindustan Times  

Director Imtiaz Ali has spoken about how he treats male characters in his films are differently from the female characters. Speaking with Times of India, Imtiaz said that those male characters are not directly derived from his life experiences. He said, "The characters, namely Aditya Dharamraj Kashyap in Jab We Met, Janardan-Jordan-Jakhar in Rockstar, Gautam or Gutlu Kapoor in Cocktail, …

Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, Onir to collaborate on short film compilation, slated to premiere at IFFM 2021
4 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, Onir to collaborate on short film compilation, slated to premiere at IFFM 2021

Firstpost  

The directors will work with selected filmmaking teams from Victoria, Australia, to mentor and then shoot the short films. Filmmakers Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Onir have come together to create four short films on the themes of race, disability, sexuality and gender. “The short film will allow us to bring in authentic lived-in stories that often get …

Review: Kal, Imtiaz Ali’s films were irritating. Aaj, they are insufferable
5 years, 1 month ago

Review: Kal, Imtiaz Ali’s films were irritating. Aaj, they are insufferable

Deccan Chronicle  

Love Aaj Kal Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Aarushi Sharma, Randeep Hooda, Simone Singh Direction: Imtiaz Ali Kal, a girl in a blue skirt and a boy in khaki pants. Kal, boy is Veer, girl is Leena Aaj, boy is Raghu, girl is Zoe Kal, Leena did kathak. Kal, parson, tarson, narson, in fact for barson, Imtiaz Ali has …

Throwback Thursday: Why Highway is the most non-Imtiaz Ali film by Imtiaz Ali ever
5 years, 1 month ago

Throwback Thursday: Why Highway is the most non-Imtiaz Ali film by Imtiaz Ali ever

India Today  

Exotic locations, peppy songs, trendy outfits and complicated characters woven into an ambiguous love story seem to be the formula for an Imtiaz Ali film. But before the filmmaker's next, the Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan-starrer releases tomorrow, here's taking a look at the most non-Imtiaz Ali movie ever - Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda's Highway. Unlike Ved and …

Imtiaz Ali shares cosy pic of Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan, reveals title of Love Aaj Kal sequel
5 years, 8 months ago

Imtiaz Ali shares cosy pic of Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan, reveals title of Love Aaj Kal sequel

India Today  

Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan are all set to come together on screen for the first time in Imtiaz Ali's next, which is a sequel to his 2009 hit Love Aaj Kal. The filmmaker took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of the much-loved jodi and also revealed the title of the film - Aaj Kal. And couldn't …

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