Three-Day-Long Har Ghar Tiranga Film Festival Opens Nationwide, Showcasing Cinematic Stories of India’s Freedom and Unity
Three-Day-Long Har Ghar Tiranga Film Festival Opens Nationwide, Showcasing Cinematic Stories of India’s Freedom and Unity
The Har Ghar Tiranga – Patriotic Film Festival opened today to an enthusiastic response, marking the beginning of a three-day nationwide cinematic tribute to India’s independence. Running from August 11–13, 2025, the festival is organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
The festival is part of the broader Har Ghar Tiranga campaign initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which seeks to deepen every citizen’s emotional connection with the National Flag and instil a renewed sense of unity and patriotism. Through carefully curated film screenings, the festival aims to remind audiences of India’s journey to freedom, celebrate the sacrifices of countless heroes, and showcase stories that have shaped the nation’s identity.
Minister of Art, Culture & Language, NCT of Delhi, Shri Kapil Mishra said that Cinema has the power to immortalise the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and inspire generations. The Har Ghar Tiranga – Patriotic Film Festival is not just a celebration of cinema, but a reminder of the journey that brought us independence, the minster added.
Speaking on the occasion in Mumbai, Secretary, MIB Shri. Sanjay Jaju said that the Har Ghar Tiranga- the Patriotic Film Festival aims to showcase India’s rich cultural history and heritage through the medium of cinema. Cinema being a visual medium leaves a long lasting impact on the viewers and so, this festival aims to spark the spirit of patriotism amongst all Indians, Shri Jaju added.
Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar also spoke on the event in Mumbai. She said that she was honored to be part of the initiative. “These films remind us of the resilience and courage of our people, and it’s important that we continue to share these stories”, she added.
Inaugural Ceremonies Held in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune
Grand Inaugurations Across Four Cities
A Diverse and Inspiring Film Lineup
The diverse film lineup includes legendary patriotic films such as:
Other notable screenings feature:
In addition, the festival presents educational documentaries that provide historical context and deepen audience engagement:
NFAI Restored Classics – Bringing the Past to Life
Four landmark films in the festival — Kranti (1981), Haqeeqat (1964), Saat Hindustani (1969), and Shaheed (1965) — are presented in their digitally restored versions thanks to the painstaking preservation efforts of the National Film Archive of India (NFAI).
NFAI’s Role in Restoration:
The National Film Archive of India, a division of NFDC, has been at the forefront of film preservation and restoration, ensuring that India’s cinematic heritage is not lost to time. Through advanced digitization techniques, color grading, and sound enhancement, NFAI restores fragile celluloid prints to near-original quality, allowing new audiences to experience these classics as they were meant to be seen. The inclusion of these restored versions in the Har Ghar Tiranga – Patriotic Film Festival is both a tribute to the filmmakers and a reaffirmation of NFAI’s commitment to safeguarding India’s film legacy.
Complete festival schedule — All Cities (Aug 11–13, 2025)
Below is a city-wise, day-by-day table of the full Har Ghar Tiranga – Patriotic Film Festival programme. Where screenings overlap in the same city, a second/secondary is indicated.
New Delhi — NFDC, Siri Fort Auditorium
Date
Venue / Screen
Time
Event
Aug 11, 2025 (Opening Day)
Main Hall (Audi-2)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Main Hall (Audi-2)
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Shaheed
Main Hall (Audi-2)
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
Aug 12, 2025 (Day 2)
Main Hall (Audi-2)
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Documentary — Our Flag
Main Hall (Audi-2)
11:20 AM – 2:00 PM
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Main Hall (Audi-2)
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (short documentary)
Main Hall (Audi-2)
2:40 PM – 5:10 PM
Major
Screening Room (Secondary)
2:30 PM – 5:40 PM
Kranti (parallel screening)
Main Hall (Audi-2)
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Documentary — Shahadat
Aug 13, 2025 (Closing Day)
Main Hall (Audi-2)
11:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Tanhaji
Main Hall (Audi-2)
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
RRR
Main Hall (Audi-2)
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saat Hindustani
Mumbai — NFDC / NMIC Complex, Pedder Road
Date
Venue / Screen
Time
Event
Aug 11, 2025 (Opening Day)
Main Hall
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Main Hall
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Local Opening Ceremony (Shriya Pilgaonkar)
Main Hall
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Documentary — Lokmanya Tilak
Main Hall
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Shaheed
Main Hall
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
Aug 12, 2025 (Day 2)
Main Hall
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Documentary — Our Flag
Main Hall
11:20 AM – 2:00 PM
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Screening Room (Secondary)
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (short documentary)
Main Hall
2:40 PM – 5:10 PM
Major
Main Hall
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Documentary — Shahadat
Screening Room (Secondary)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kranti (parallel screening)
Aug 13, 2025 (Closing Day)
Main Hall
11:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Tanhaji
Main Hall
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
RRR
Main Hall
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saat Hindustani
Pune — NFDC / NFAI (Law College Road)
Date
Venue / Screen
Time
Event
Aug 11, 2025 (Opening Day)
NFAI Theatre (Main)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
NFAI Theatre (Main)
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Shaheed
NFAI Theatre (Main)
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
Aug 12, 2025 (Day 2)
NFAI Theatre (Main)
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Documentary — Our Flag
NFAI Theatre (Main)
11:20 AM – 2:00 PM
Uri: The Surgical Strike
NFAI Theatre (Main)
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (short documentary)
NFAI Theatre (Main)
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Haqeeqat
NFAI Theatre (Main)
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Documentary — Shahadat
Aug 13, 2025 (Closing Day)
NFAI Theatre (Main)
11:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Tanhaji
NFAI Theatre (Main)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Documentary — Tilak
NFAI Theatre (Main)
2:30 PM – 5:40 PM
Kranti
NFAI Theatre (Main)
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saat Hindustani
Chennai — Tagore Film Centre
Date
Venue / Screen
Time
Event
Aug 11, 2025 (Opening Day)
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Shaheed
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar
Aug 12, 2025 (Day 2)
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Documentary — Our Flag
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
11:20 AM – 2:00 PM
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (short documentary)
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Veerapandia Kattabomman
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Documentary — Shahadat
Aug 13, 2025 (Closing Day)
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
11:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Tanhaji
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Documentary — Tilak
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
2:30 PM – 5:40 PM
Parasakthti
Tagore Film Centre (Main)
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saat Hindustani
NFDC’s Role and Commitment
The National Film Development Corporation of India has, for decades, played a pivotal role in the growth and preservation of Indian cinema. As the government’s premier film agency, NFDC not only produces and promotes quality films but also safeguards the nation’s cinematic heritage through the National Film Archive of India.
With the Har Ghar Tiranga – Patriotic Film Festival, NFDC harnesses the medium of cinema as a unifying force—bridging generations, languages, and regions. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of fostering a personal connection between citizens and the National Flag, turning the act of celebration into a deeper engagement with India’s values and history.
NFDC’s endeavor ensures that patriotic stories—whether rooted in historical fact or reimagined through fiction—continue to resonate with audiences and inspire the next generation to uphold the ideals of freedom and unity.