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The NFDC's Har Ghar Tiranga Film Festival celebrated India's 79th Independence Day by showcasing patriotic films. Prakash Magdum emphasized cinema's role in educating youth about freedom fighters. The festival included classics, documentaries, and new releases. It aligns with PM Modi's campaign to strengthen national unity and patriotism.

Key Points: NFDC's Har Ghar Tiranga Film Festival Inspires Youth with Freedom Fighter Stories

  • NFDC organized a 3-day patriotic film festival under I&B Ministry
  • Aimed to showcase sacrifices of freedom fighters
  • Featured classics, documentaries, and new releases
  • Part of PM Modi's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
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Goal is to inspire young generation by stories of our freedom fighters: NFDC MD Prakash Magdum on 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Film Festival

NFDC MD Prakash Magdum highlights the power of patriotic films to educate and inspire the younger generation about India's freedom struggle.

"Cinema is a very powerful medium to bring the stories of our freedom fighters to life. - Prakash Magdum, NFDC MD"

Mumbai, August 14

Commemorating 79th Independence Day, the Har Ghar Tiranga- Patriotic Film Festival was recently organised across the country.

The three-day festival was conducted by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. It ran from August 11-13, 2025.

According to NFDC MD Prakash Magdum, the festival's primary objective was to inspire the younger generation by showing them the films which highlight the bravery of our freedom fighters.

"Many patriotic films were showcased during the three-day festival, including old classics, new releases, feature films, and documentaries. The primary goal of organising this festival was to highlight the sacrifices of our soldiers and freedom fighters, and to inspire the younger generation with their stories of courage and dedication," Prakash Magdum told ANI.

Prakash Magdum described cinema as a powerful tool for educating people about our nation's history and values.

"Cinema is a very powerful medium. And such stories of our freedom fighters, which have been shown on screen, I feel that it brings a larger-than-life to the screen. So, it is a very powerful medium to reach people. So, such countless stories, which are important to know, not only to our present generation, but also to our young children. Cinema is very influential," he added.

The festival is part of the broader Har Ghar Tiranga campaign initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which seeks to deepen every citizen's emotional connection with the National Flag and instil a renewed sense of unity and patriotism.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the intention is good, I hope they included regional freedom fighters' stories too. Our history isn't just about a few famous names - every region has unsung heroes!
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Arjun K
Saw some films at the festival with my kids. They were asking so many questions about Bhagat Singh and Rani Laxmibai afterwards! Cinema truly makes history come alive 👏
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Sarah B
As an expat, I'm impressed by how India preserves its history through creative means. Wish more countries would follow this example of using art for patriotic education.
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Karthik V
Hope they make these films available on OTT platforms too. Many couldn't attend due to work commitments. Digital access would help more people benefit from this initiative.
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Meera T
The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is beautiful, but let's not make patriotism just about flags and films. True patriotism is in our daily actions towards building a better India.

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