The Golden Lion will be presented during the 20th International Festival of Contemporary Dance in Venice, running from 17 July to 1 August 2026

Many drew parallels between her look and the outfit worn by popular Indian actress Kareena Kapoor Khan in the song Yeh Ishq Hai from the 2007 hit film Jab We Met.

Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka congratulated Samuels on behalf of the Fijian government, praising her grace, courage, and ability to turn challenges into inspiration.

Signs at bus stops now instruct passengers to “dress appropriately” and require “clothing must be worn over swimwear.”

Two Australian artists, Milan Ring and Reuben De Melo, will also perform during the festival.

Families and community groups from across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and beyond are set to take part.

Coslet’s book, set for release on March 30, is the latest addition to a long line of works questioning who really wrote the words that shaped English literature.

Indian High Commissioner Suneet Mehta said the festival is a tribute to the deep-rooted cultural relationship between India and Fiji, nurtured over generations through shared traditions, values and the universal language of cinema.

Globally, the film has amassed approximately A$211 million (INR 1,240 crore), including A$3,494,854 from the Australian box office, becoming the only non-multilingual Indian film to enter the prestigious 1,000-crore club

“These initiatives aim to provide meaningful cultural engagement for young people, promote Indian classical arts in Fiji, and further strengthen people-to-people ties between our two nations.”