Indian Community Day will be hosted by multitalented Indian Australian actor and creative, Sharon Johal. A strong advocate for community, arts, interiors and fashion, Johal has graced screens on beloved TV shows including The Twelve, Neighbours, The Block and Shantaram.

Federation Court
12.50 & 1.50pm

Experience the electrifying rhythm of a traditional dhol performance as talented Indian dholis bring the Gallery to life with their dynamic beats.

Please note increased sound levels for this performance.

Great Hall
11am–12.30pm
3–5pm

DJ Karan will get the dance floor going with a fusion of contemporary chart-toppers and golden hits from across India – his sets weaving together vibrant rhythms and nostalgic melodies to celebrate the rich diversity of India’s musical heritage.

Great Hall
12.30–12.50pm

Warm up with a Masala Bhangra fitness class led by dancer Naki Khan. The Indian version of Zumba, Masala Bhangra incorporates simple choreography from Bhangra and Bollywood dance styles to create movement activities for people of all ages.

Great Hall
2–2.30pm

With a track record of sell-out performances and festival appearances, Karma Dance will ignite the sights and sounds of India with a contemporary dance performance followed by a special pop-up performance at 3.25pm.

Great Hall
2.30–3pm
3.45–3.55pm

Glimpse moves from across the subcontinent as dancers from Sapphire Dance & teachers from Indian dance academy, Studio J, face off in in a dance battle in Bollywood, Bhangra, Kathak and Bharatanatyam styles.

Then join us at 3.45pm for a special Bollywood pop-up peformance.

Level 1, Asian Art Gallery
11.45am–12.30pm
2.30–3.30pm

Explore the NGV Collection of Indian art whilst listening to the soothing melodies of the Indian flute, known as the bansuri, played by Vinod Prasanna, a descendant of one of India’s greatest flute playing families.

Level 2, International Collection
11.30am–3.30pm

Draw amongst artworks in the NGV Collection and create a portrait of a special person in your life with South Asian artist and educator Swathi Madike in this workshop for all ages.

Level 2, Gallery space
12–12.15pm
3–3.15pm

Hear a poetry reading of selected works by iconic Urdu poets, performed in the traditional shayari style by Zaki Hamdani.

Clemenger Auditorium
2.30–4.30pm

Drop in to the Clemenger as the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne presents a screening of My Melbourne, a collection of short films set in Melbourne honouring our city’s diverse voices.

Rated: MA15+ (strong coarse language)
Running time: 119 mins