Dance lovers from all over Australia are set to participate in the Telstra dance competition this year at the IFFM. Malaika is excited about judging the show.
"Dance is an integral part of my life and I am very passionate about it. To see others share the same love and passion and to explore unbelievable talent across the globe is a great honour for a dance lover like me," Malaika said in a statement.
"I am humbled that IFFM has once again invited me to be a part of this prestigious competition. Australia has a lot of talent and I have come across some outstanding dancers in the past. I can't wait to see what Melbourne has to offer this year," she added.
Under the theme of 'Inclusion', this year's gala -- with over 60 films in 22 languages -- explores the diversity of contemporary Indian cinema, from Bollywood box-office hits, documentaries and art-house premieres, to the Bollywood dance competition and master classes with key figures from the Indian film industry.
The fest started on August 10 and will go on till August 22.
Vidya, who was appointed as one of the members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Friday, has completed shooting for "Tumhari Sulu".
She is the brand ambassador of the film festival.
"Vidya has just signed some new brands and will be shooting for them after she is done with her ongoing brand commitments," said a source.
"Ira and Ruhaan are Vidya's lifelines and to be around on all their special days is a priority for Vidya. Over the weekend, she will be travelling with her family to celebrate her twin niece and nephew's birthday at (husband) Siddharth Roy Kapur's farm house.
"Since the actress will be travelling for her work commitments and spending time with her family over the weekend, she could not attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne this year," the source added.
Now in its 10th year, the festival will host the director and will be showcasing her film. The director will also be having an elaborate conversation on Indian cinema with the audience on August 10.
"It's always great to see Indian cinema travelling and transcending across borders. As a filmmaker, it's a very rewarding experience and more than that, it's extremely thrilling to see celebration of Indian films," Zoya said in a statement.
"I'm ecstatic to be invited and to be a part of IFFM 2019 in Melbourne which is a melting pot of cultures. There's a huge Indian community in Australia and I'm looking forward to take 'Gully Boy' to Australia for a special screening and extending a discussion on cinema with Australian audience," she added.
The fest will take place from August 8 to August 17.