La Tobe University of State Victoria in Australia announced "Shri Amitabh Bachchan Scholarship" after the legend of Indian Cinema inaugurated Indian Film Festival Melbourne.
Amitabh Bachchan posted in his blog, “The La Trobe University names a scholarship after me, to be accorded to deserving students from all walks of life that will come and study media and entertainment courses here.”
Thanking the Governance of Victoria he also said, "Thank you, the Governance of Victoria for this gesture, fructifying the bonds that exist between our two nations and lending unstinted support to our film industry in conducting such events to acquaint the locals with our cinema."
Commenting on the proposed event that will be graced by film stars in which 40 films will be showcased Amitabh Bachchan said, "The warmth and graciousness shall be carried by us all to India, and in particular to our countrymen. And finally an award ceremony in the evening that shall decorate winners of selected films in categories ranging from short films to feature, with an Achievement Award for yours truly..."
-SriJa
