Sanjay Leela Bhansali to Represent Indian Cinema at Republic Day Parade 2026

For the first time, acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali will represent Indian cinema at the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, with a special tableau celebrating the art form's cultural richness and global influence. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting collaborated with Bhansali to highlight Indian cinema's storytelling, aesthetics, and musical heritage. Bhansali, a recipient of multiple National Film Awards and the Padma Shri, is known for films like Devdas and Bajirao Mastani and has upcoming projects including Love and War.