The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has collaborated with acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to present a special tableau celebrating Indian cinema at the Republic Day Parade this year. The tableau will be showcased on January 26 at Kartavya Path, marking a historic moment as, for the first time ever, an Indian film director will represent Indian cinema at the nation’s most prestigious ceremonial event.

The initiative highlights the cultural richness, creative excellence, and global influence of Indian cinema, an art form that has long served as one of India’s strongest cultural ambassadors across the world.