As second-time brand ambassador of the forthcoming Indian Film Festival to be held in the Australian city of Melbourne, Vidya Balan struck a rather confident note at an event at a suburban seven-star on Saturday evening. She sported a signature beige, black and red saree, while Malaika Arora Khan complemented her, dressed in a wine-coloured gown that showed off her shapely pins to advantage.

Vidya was her charming self, as she mingled freely with Australian dignitaries and members of her own ilk. Among those present from the film industry was Malaika's husband Arbaaz Khan. We hear, this time round, the festival that will take place in May, will celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema, and showcase some of the most celebrated films of the last century.