Vidya honoured in Melbourne

Vidya Balan and Malaika Arora Khan were among the few invited to an honorary event by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne.

Vidya was honoured by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle.

This was a special day for Vidya, as she made her visit to Melbourne for the Indian Film Festival: Bollywood and Beyond.

The festival also included a special screening of a retrospective of Vidya's finest films.

Vidya, undoubtedly, basked in the glory of her success.

Vidya and Ali listen intently.

It's not all business - they shared a few laughs as well.

The man behind Dabangg, Arbaaz is also part of the meet and greet.

Malaika and her son Arhaan take a closer look at the gold commemorative necklace.

The Lord Mayor and Vidya look on as Malaika and Arhaan are fascinated by the necklace.

The Lord Mayor poses with the two pretty ladies.

The Lord Mayor has a word with Ali Zafar and Vidya.