Melbourne, Aug. 14 -- The 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has officially begun, with stars from Bollywood gracing the press conference.

The event saw the presence of Aamir Khan, Vir Das, Tillotama Shome, Jim Sarbh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shoojit Sircar, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, R.S. Prasanna, and Mukesh Chhabra.

Expressing excitement about the festival, Aamir said, "It's great to be here in Melbourne. I'm elated to be part of the Indian film festival of Melbourne. It's a great initiative of cinema that brings people and cultures together. I'm certain the films and the filmmakers who are showcasing at the festival will have a great experience."

On hosting Indian stars, Festival Director Mitu Bhowmik Lange expressed, ...