Her sweet publicist insists that Sonam Kapoor is 'taking over Melbourne,' but hyperbole aside, the actress whose Neerja, will be screened at the film festival for Australian filmmakers and students will also engage in a discussion with them, following the screening.

"This year, the film festival's theme is women empowerment," says the publicist, adding, "and Sonam has even been nominated for the best actress award." Time to practice that acceptance speech?