The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B Ministry) has brought together two legendary creative personalities for the Republic Day tableau honoring Indian cinema and storytelling tradition. Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and singer Shreya Ghoshal.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has conceptualized 'Bharat Gatha' for the I&B Ministry's Republic Day parade tableau. Notably, he will be the first Indian film director to represent Indian cinema at the country's most prestigious national ceremony. To bring this concept to life, Bhansali has teamed up with Shreya Ghoshal for a specially composed song, which will be played as the tableau proceeds on Kartavya Path on January 26.
This tableau by the Ministry of I&B, created with the spirit of 'Bharat Gatha', celebrates India's infinite and rich storytelling tradition. This tableau will highlight the cultural expression preserved through generations in all mediums like music, visuals, acting, and cinema. Indian cinema gains an important place in this extensive narrative as a powerful storytelling medium in modern times.
A source related to this development said, “Shreya Ghoshal has sung a specially composed song for the Republic Day tableau 'Bharat Gatha' conceptualized by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Music always holds an important place in Bhansali's storytelling, and when Bhansali and Shreya come together, it creates a unique emotional depth. Their collaboration has always created moments that remain etched in the audience's minds, and this time that musical magic will become a part of the Republic Day parade directly on Kartavya Path.”
This initiative symbolizes the vision of the I&B Ministry, where Indian cinema is seen not just as entertainment, but as an integral part of India's cultural and civilizational storytelling tradition. A tradition that continues to represent the country on a global level.
With a story unfolding from Bhansali's cinematic perspective and the soul provided by Shreya Ghoshal's voice, the Republic Day tableau created under the 'Bharat Gatha' by the I&B Ministry will be a heartfelt and grand tribute dedicated to Indian storytelling. Where history, culture, and cinema come together.