Bharatbala's 'Aham Bharatam' to premiere at CIFF 2025

The festival will take place from August 8 to August 10, 2025

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As India readies itself to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, the national capital will host a unique cinematic and cultural tribute to the country's identity. The 'Celebrating India Film Festival' (CIFF 2025) - a first-of-its-kind festival celebrating India's rich heritage through cinema - will take place from August 8 to August 10, 2025, at the NCUI Auditorium, New Delhi. Organised by Graphisads Ltd., in collaboration with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), CIFF 2025 aims to bring the soul of India to the screen through a carefully curated selection of over 50 films spanning themes of Environment & Wildlife, Tourism & Heritage and Art, Culture & Spirituality.

A major highlight of the festival will be the world premiere of 'Aham Bharatam: I Am India' by celebrated filmmaker Bharatbala, known for creating India's most iconic musical tributes such as 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' and 'Vande Mataram'. Created in collaboration with IGNCA, this landmark film promises to be a cinematic ode to India's essence, capturing its spirit through powerful storytelling.