The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) presented a visually striking tableau titled “Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti” at the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, showcasing India’s rich storytelling heritage and its evolution into a global media and content powerhouse.
The tableau offered a compelling narrative of India’s civilisational continuity in storytelling — from ancient oral traditions to modern digital platforms, cinema and contemporary media, celebrating the country’s enduring cultural influence and creative excellence.
Celebrating India’s Civilisational Journey of Storytelling
The theme “Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti” symbolically represented three dimensions of India’s narrative tradition:
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Shruti (Oral traditions): Ancient wisdom passed through generations via storytelling, folklore and recitations
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Kriti (Creative expression): Literary, artistic and cinematic traditions shaping cultural identity
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Drishti (Vision for the future): India’s forward-looking role in global media, technology and storytelling innovation
Through vibrant visuals and symbolic representations, the tableau depicted how India’s storytelling ecosystem has continuously evolved while remaining deeply rooted in its cultural ethos.
WAVES Platform Highlights India’s Global Media Leadership
A key highlight of the tableau was the projection of WAVES as a global platform advancing India’s leadership in the media and entertainment ecosystem. The depiction emphasised India’s growing influence in:
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Content creation and global storytelling
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Innovation in media technologies
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Cultural diplomacy
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Creative economy and digital platforms
The tableau effectively communicated India’s emergence as a future-ready creative powerhouse, seamlessly blending tradition with technology.
Heritage Meets Innovation on Kartavya Path
The MIB tableau stood out for its artistic presentation that brought together civilisational heritage, artistic creativity and technological vision. It illustrated how India’s narrative traditions are not relics of the past but living, evolving forces shaping the nation’s cultural identity and global soft power.
Conclusion
The MIB tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2026 powerfully showcased India’s timeless storytelling legacy and its dynamic future in global media and cultural leadership. By celebrating both tradition and innovation, the tableau reinforced India’s position as a civilisation that tells its stories with authenticity, creativity and global impact.
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Source: PIB
