Republic Day: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Showcases the Spirit of Indian Cinema

At the 77th Republic Day parade, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, presented a special tableau under the theme Bharat Gatha, which depicted a historic moment for Indian cinema on the national stage. The tableau, created by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with Bhansali, depicted cinema as the modern successor to India's ancient storytelling tradition.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali presents a tableau of Indian cinema

The Bharat Gatha tableau showcased cinema as a powerful medium that carries India's stories, values, and emotions across generations. It highlighted the journey of storytelling in India, from folklore and epics to theatre, music, and finally cinema. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's presence was seen as a fitting choice for this tradition, as he carries forward the legacy of cinematic pioneers like Raj Kapoor and V. Shantaram. The tableau also featured a song sung by Shreya Ghoshal.

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali shares his thoughts on Bharat Gatha

Bharat Gatha showcases cinema as a medium that transmits Indian stories, values, and emotions across generations and places. Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Leela Bhansali said, “I felt immense pride representing Indian cinema and the creator community under the Bharat Gatha theme at the Republic Day parade. Collaborating with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, this tableau was a tribute to India's enduring stories and the power of cinema to retell them. It reflects the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of taking Indian storytelling to the world and celebrating cinema as one of India's strongest cultural voices.”

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's work front

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently busy with the production of his upcoming film, Love and War. The film stars Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. He has also funded Do Deewane Sheher Mein, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur. Directed by Ravi Udyawar, the film is scheduled to release on February 20, 2026. Bhansali's web show, Heeramandi, has also been renewed for a second season, and it is reportedly currently in development.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is 'Tableau of Indian Cinema'? (What is 'Tableau of Indian Cinema'?)

This is a special presentation showcasing the heritage, grandeur and diversity of Indian cinema, presented by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Q2. Who presented this tableau? (Who presented the 'Tableau of Indian Cinema'?)

This tableau has been presented by famous filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Q3. What is the objective of 'Tableau of Indian Cinema'?

It aims to showcase the rich tradition, art, music and storytelling heritage of Indian cinema on one platform.

Q4. What is shown in this tableau? (What does the tableau feature?)

The tableau depicts different eras of Indian cinema, iconic characters, grand sets, music and culture.