3 Pak movies make it to Indian film festival

MELBOURNE: Indian Film Festival Melbourne has chosen three Pakistani films, “Dukhtar,” “Abdullah” and “Burka Avenger” in its “From the Subcontinent“’ category to be showcased in the fest from Aug. 14 to 27, Dawn reported.
Fawad Khan’s “Khoobsurat” will also be shown at the festival, which has screenings spread over six categories; namely, “Masterstrokes,” “Hurrah Bollywood,” “Beyond Bollywood,” “Girl Power,” “from the Subcontinent,” and “Film India World.” Interestingly, all three chosen works have been internationally nominated previously as well. Popular Bollywood actor Vidya Balan has been chosen as the ambassador of the festival.
Some of the Indian films to be showcased include “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” “Bobby Jasoos,” “Haider,” “PK,” “Mardaani,” “Jai Ho” and “Happy New Year,” among others.