Closing Night: National Indian Film Festival of Australia

To celebrate the close of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia, ACMI is screening Bandar: Monkey in a Cage, an Anurag Kashyap film starring Bobby Deol, Sanya Mehrotra, and Sapna Pabbi.

TV star Samar’s life spirals when his ex Gayatri accuses him of rape after he blocks contact with her. Despite his new relationship with Khushi, he faces arrest and encounters a corrupt justice system.

NIFFA is dedicated to Indian cinema with films from over 14 cities in 13+ languages nationwide, offering curated film screenings, filmmaker interactions, workshops, and community engagement activities that explore Indian cinema across regions, and genres.

By bringing internationally recognised and award-winning films to Melbourne for the first time, the festival aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue, celebrate diversity, and contribute to the city’s cultural vibrancy.