Inauguration of the Bharat Pavilion at the 77th Cannes Film Festival
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Pavilion Name Change | Bharat Pavilion (formerly India Pavilion) inaugurated at 77th Cannes Film Festival. |
| Reason for Renaming | Reflects India's commitment to traditional storytelling and global collaborations. |
| Key Speaker | Mr. Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. |
| India's Role | Described as the "Sutradhar of the World" (narrator of global narratives). |
| Cinema's Impact | Highlighted the soft power of Indian cinema and its global influence. |
| Film in Competition | Indo-French co-production "All We Imagine as Light" by Payal Kapadia. |
| Ambassador's Statement | Jawed Ashraf emphasized Cannes as a platform for global cinema and talent. |

