Rishab Shetty to Receive 'Leadership in Cinema' Honour at IFFM 2026

Kannada actor, director, and Kantara fame Rishab Shetty has been selected to receive the prestigious 'Leadership in Cinema' award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026. He will be honoured during the festival's award ceremony on August 13 in Melbourne, Australia, where he is also expected to attend as a special guest. The recognition celebrates his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema and his ability to bring culturally rooted stories to audiences across the world.

Expressing his happiness over the honour, Rishab Shetty said he was deeply proud to receive the award. He noted that storytelling has always been his preferred medium to showcase India's rich culture and traditions, and he was delighted to see such stories resonate with global audiences. He also expressed excitement about meeting fellow filmmakers, cinema personalities, and movie lovers during the Melbourne film festival celebrations.