"I look forward to discussing the profound impact of Indian films globally and the unique bond shared between India and Australia."

In the book Dr Charlton describes the growth of India and its impact on Australia and mentions that for Australia, India has emerged as a new partner offering hope for a more secure and balanced region.

"Many Australians don't fully understand the breadth and depth of modern India"

Calling the Indian Diaspora a 'human bridge' between the two countries, Mr Charlton, who is a Federal Member from Parramatta, mentioned that Parramatta was extremely lucky to have a large population of people of Indian heritage.