- Bharat Gatha at Republic Day Parade celebrates India’s timeless storytelling — from oral traditions to cinema and digital futures
- Tableau blends civilisation, creativity and cutting-edge media to project India as a global content powerhouse
- WAVES vision emerges as India’s cultural bridge to the world, uniting heritage with innovation
NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, JAN 26
India’s civilisational journey of storytelling — etched in sound, script and sight — came alive in a visually arresting narrative as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) presented its tableau, “Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti,” at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.
The tableau offered a sweeping portrayal of India’s cultural evolution, tracing the continuum of storytelling from ancient oral traditions (Shruti) and classical literature and art forms (Kriti) to modern visual expression and cinematic imagination (Drishti). It symbolised how India’s stories have travelled through generations — spoken, written and now streamed — while remaining rooted in civilisational wisdom.
At its core, the tableau celebrated India’s transformation into a global storytelling force, highlighting the nation’s expanding influence across films, broadcasting, animation, gaming, digital media and emerging immersive technologies. Through rich symbolism and contemporary aesthetics, it reflected how Indian narratives are shaping global cultural conversations.
A defining highlight of the presentation was the spotlight on WAVES, envisioned as a global platform positioning India as a leader in media, entertainment, innovation and cultural diplomacy. The tableau conveyed WAVES as a confluence where tradition meets technology, enabling Indian creators to engage the world while preserving the soul of Bharat’s storytelling heritage.
By seamlessly blending classical motifs with futuristic visual language, the MIB tableau underscored India’s unique ability to honour its past while scripting its future, reinforcing the nation’s role as a cultural connector in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
The presentation stood as a reminder that India’s soft power lies not just in its stories, but in its ability to continually reimagine them — from folklore to film reels, and from cinema screens to global digital platforms.