IFFM2015 kicked off with a bang with a screening of the Sundance award-winning film, Umrika, starring Suraj Sharma.

Crowds gathered at Hoyts Melbourne Central for the two opening screenings: with very very special guests, Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, and Katti Batti trio, Nikhil Advani, Imran Khan and Kangana Ranaut.

Enthusiastic fans yelled their adoration across the packed cinemas: as the Bollywood superstars declared IFFM2015 officially open! Let the festivities begin!