Shah Rukh Khan will be felicitated with the Excellence in Cinema award at the 10th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne which will be held on August 8. The felicitation will take place at the Palais Theatre here. The actor will receive the award by Linda Dessau, who was sworn in as Victoria's 29th Governor, the first female in the role.

Shah Rukh is also the chief guest at the festival. The 10th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will celebrate courage as its central theme in 2019. "I'm humbled and honoured for this recognition. It will be a great experience to share the stage and the podium with my fellow industry members who are all coming from various parts of India to celebrate cinema in Melbourne.