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Republic Day Tableau Showcases India's Storytelling Legacy from Oral Tales to Cinema

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry's tableau at the Republic Day parade celebrated India's storytelling legacy under the theme "Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti." It visually narrated the evolution from ancient oral traditions and epics like the Mahabharata to contemporary cinema and media. The presentation was a collaborative effort involving noted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and singer Shreya Ghoshal. The tableau positioned Indian cinema as a modern extension of the nation's age-old narrative traditions and highlighted India's role as a global content creator.

Key Points: Republic Day Tableau Highlights India's Storytelling & Media Evolution

  • Traced storytelling from oral traditions to film
  • Highlighted WAVES as a global media platform
  • Showcased guru-shishya parampara & Mahabharata
  • Featured modern cinema hall & camera
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Information and Broadcasting Ministry Tableau at R-Day Parade showcased India's storytelling legacy

Information Ministry's tableau "Bharat Gatha" traced India's storytelling journey from ancient traditions to modern cinema, featuring collaborations with top artists.

"showcased cinema not just as a form of art or entertainment, but as a continuation of India's long-standing storytelling tradition - Information Ministry"

New Delhi, January 27

Information and Broadcasting Ministry's tableau at the Republic Day parade titled "Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti," showcased India's rich storytelling legacy, tracing its journey from ancient oral traditions to contemporary media and cinema, reflecting the nation's cultural evolution and emergence as a global content powerhouse.

The tableau also highlighted WAVES as a global platform advancing India's media and entertainment leadership, innovation and cultural diplomacy, while seamlessly blending civilisational heritage with modern technology to bring alive traditions and future-ready narratives.

The ministry collaborated with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the tableau.

The vocal element of the song 'Bharat Katha' heard during the segment was provided by the renowned singer Shreya Ghoshal.

Curated as part of Bharat Gatha, the tableau showcased cinema not just as a form of art or entertainment, but as a continuation of India's long-standing storytelling tradition, one that has evolved from folklore and epics to theatre and music, ultimately reaching the world through the universal medium of film.

The long tableau perfectly showcased the evolution of storytelling by highlighting the guru-shishya parampara, followed by the Lord Ganesha inscribing the epic Mahabharata, representing the written form of storytelling. The last section of the tableau featured a cinema hall and a video camera with reels of popular Indian films.

The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi today, saw the participation of around 450 elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies as Special Guests, reflecting the Government of India's emphasis on strengthening grassroots democracy and people's participation.

Among the 30 tableaux that rolled down the Kartavya Path, was also the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's tableau on the theme "SVAMITVA Scheme: Aatmanirbhar Panchayat se Samriddh evam Aatmanirbhar Bharat". It highlighted how legal ownership of rural residential properties empowers citizens and strengthens Panchayats. Till date, the SVAMITVA Scheme has enabled the issuance of nearly three crore property cards in over 1.84 lakh villages, reducing land disputes and supporting planned rural development.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the tableau's theme is excellent, I wish there was more focus on regional cinema and folk art forms from across India, not just mainstream Bollywood. Our storytelling legacy is incredibly diverse. Still, a good effort by the ministry and SLB.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to India, the Republic Day parade is always fascinating. This tableau helped me understand the deep cultural roots of Indian cinema. The blend of ancient tradition and modern tech was very impressive.
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Vikram M
Shreya Ghoshal's voice for 'Bharat Katha' was the perfect choice! Her voice carries the soul of Indian music. The entire presentation, from parampara to projector, was well-executed. Jai Hind!
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Aman W
Good to see the focus on storytelling, but the real story for me was in the Panchayati Raj tableau. Issuing 3 crore property cards through SVAMITVA is a massive, transformative achievement for rural India. That's true empowerment.
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Kavya N
My grandparents used to tell us stories from the epics. Now my kids watch animated versions on YouTube. This tableau showed that beautiful journey so well. It's our duty to keep these traditions alive for the next generation.

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