Indo Australian film links get a major boost as Bollywood star, producer, and educationist Anupam Kher announces a series of tie ups with Australia.
Anupam Kher announced this tie up at the end of an Australian tour of his famous Play ' Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai. The tie ups will see Anupam Kher, his acting school, and his production company collaborate with some leading Australian film organisations and individuals. These include famous producer John Winter, Australia's leading Indian film expert and film maker Anupam Sharma, and financial consultant Manish Sunderjee.
The Tie ups include:
- Planning of a branch of Anupam Kher's famous Acting school in Sydney possibily at Fox Studios, which Anupam Kher will be touring during his visit to Australia.
- Acceptance to be the first ambassador for Indian International Film Festival and Awards to be held in 2008 in Australia. The festival will be a boutique, high end, professional version of the various Indian festival and awards mushrooming around the world.
- Co-production and collaborations with Australian film industry utilizing locations, crew and the producer's rebate recently introduced in Australia.
Speaking from Sydney, Anupam Kher said "I am very pleased with the vibrant and creative support Australia offers to collaborations in media and films. I look forward to working with leading Australian film makers and institutes on projects which will benefit both countries".
Sydney based film maker and chairman of Australia India Film Council ' Anupam Sharma said, "Anupam Kher's interest in Australia being translated to projects is a big boost to the Indo Australia film and media links. He is a genuine and pioneering talent and entrepreneur, we look forward to working with Anupam Kher and assisting him in fully utilizing the potential of Australian film services and talent".
With the announcement of collaborations in Australia Anupam Kher literally completes his global presence which he has been working towards, through UK, South Africa and American operations particularly of his now world famous Acting school "Actor Prepares".
Indo Australian film links have had a constant growth over the last decade with a resurgence through major Bollywood films in the last two years. The state and federal governments in Australia have been very supportive and keen to tap in the potential of Indian cinema and entertainment sectors and have had substantial tie ups with Indian films through Australia's biggest production company working with India - films & casting TEMPLE. These include Love Story 2050, Heyy Babyy, and the recently shot Victory ' the biggest cricket film.
The announcements of tie ups by Indian leading and high end brand name Anupam Kher, is expected to further increase activity and interest between the two countries as Australia gets in a win-win situation working with the biggest film industry in the world ' INDIA.