MUMBAI: Bollywood actor and producer Anupam Kher has announced a series of tie-ups with Australian film organisations and individuals. The announcements were made at the end of his Australian tour for his play Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai.

The tie-ups will see Kher, his acting school, and his production company collaborate with Australian producers like John Winter, Australia's Indian film expert, filmmaker and Australia India Film Council chairman Anupam Sharma, and financial consultant Manish Sunderjee.

The partnership includes planning of a branch of Kher's acting school in Sydney possibly at Fox Studios, which Kher will be touring during his visit to Australia.

There will be acceptance to be the first ambassador for Indian International Film Festival and awards to be held in 2008 in Australia.

The deal also contain co-production and collaborations with Australian film industry utilising locations, crew and the producer's rebate recently introduced in Australia.

Kher said, "I am looking forward to working with leading Australian filmmakers and institutes on projects which will benefit both countries."

Sharma added, "Anupam Kher's interest in Australia being translated to projects is a big boost to the Indo-Australia film and media links. We look forward to working with Kher and assisting him in fully utilising the potential of Australian film services and talent".

With the announcement of collaborations in Australia, Kher completes his global presence, which he has been working towards, through UK, South Africa and American operations particularly of his acting school 'Actor Prepares'.

The announcements of partnership by Kher is expected to further increase activity and interest between the two countries.