Celebrating 100 years of cinema, 'The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne' pays a special tribute to veteran Yash Chopra. The Victorian Government will bestow upon him an honorary title of 'Father of Contemporary Indian Cinema', courtesy, his strong ties with the region and constant support to the festival.

The festival will be attended by the director/producer's wife Pamela Chopra, who will be present to collect the award.

If that wasn't all, the Agora Cinema in Melbourne is also being renamed as the Yash Chopra Cinema which will also be opened by Pamela Chopra on May 6, 2013.

Says Pamela Chopra, "Yashji had a close connection with the IFFM. He was happy to support it as he believed in promoting Indian films in foreign countries. I am grateful to the festival and the Victorian Government for this honor and happy to travel to Melbourne to collect the same and keep the support and connection alive."

Mitu Bhowmick Lange, IFFM Festival Director added,  "We have been fortunate to enjoy the support and guidance of Yash Chopra. He had very strong ties with Victoria as well, having shot two films, 'Salaam Namaste' and 'Chak De India' here. We all miss him very much and this is our small tribute to our much loved festival patron."