The Har Ghar Tiranga – Patriotic Film Festival opened across the country beginning this week, marking the start of a three-day nationwide tribute to India’s independence through cinema. Organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the festival ran from August 11 to 13 as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
The initiative aims to deepen citizens’ emotional connection with the National Flag while celebrating India’s journey to freedom and the stories of unity that define the nation. Screenings across the country feature a curated lineup of films that highlight sacrifices made during the freedom struggle and moments of modern-day valor.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony in New Delhi’s NFDC-Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi’s Minister of Art, Culture & Language, Kapil Mishra, said that cinema has the power to immortalize the sacrifices of freedom fighters and inspire generations.
The lineup included iconic patriotic films such as 'Shaheed' (1965), 'Swatantrya' 'Veer Savarkar' (2024), 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' (2019), 'RRR' (2022), and 'Tanhaji' (2020), along with classics like 'Veerapandia Kattabomman' (1959), 'Kranti' (1981), 'Haqeeqat' (1964), 'Saat Hindustani' (1969), and 'Parasakthi' (1952). Educational documentaries, including ‘Our Flag’, ‘Lokmanya Tilak’, and ‘Shahadat’, provided historical context and deeper engagement.
A highlight of the festival was the screening of digitally restored versions of ‘Kranti’, ‘Haqeeqat’, ‘Saat Hindustani’, and ‘Shaheed’, preserved by the National Film Archive of India using advanced digitization and restoration techniques. NFDC officials said the inclusion of these classics reflects the corporation’s commitment to safeguarding India’s cinematic heritage.
