bharat pavilion

The trailer of 'Harna' from the 77th Cannes Film Festival, starring Pratik Gandhi and Brinda Trivedi, was unveiled at the bharat pavilion. Taha Shah Badussha, Sanjay Jaju, NFDC, and FICCI were part of the successful event.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival spotlighted India. The bharat pavilion opened with film legends. Jacqueline Fernandez was honored for her contribution to cinema. She also turned heads on the red carpet. Nitanshi Goel debuted with striking looks. Alia Bhatt will attend the closing ceremony. Indian films 'Homebound' and 'Tanvi: The Great' are set to premiere at the festival.

At the India AI Impact Summit, Bihar unveiled its groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, illuminating the path for sectors like governance, agriculture, healthcare, and education. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the state's innovative electoral reforms powered by AI, praising how they enhance democratic processes and foster effective governance.

The bharat pavilion's inauguration at the Cannes Film Festival marked a pivotal moment for Indian cinema. Dignitaries like Shekhar Kapur and Anupam Kher graced the event, emphasizing India's growing global cinematic influence. The launch of the IFFI 2025 poster and the India Film Guide highlighted India's embrace of technology and its openness to international collaboration.

Mahua Moitra also shared a Vaishnaw's deleted X post in which he had purportedly praised the Galgotias University's robodog, which triggered a massive backlash online over its Chinese origins. In the post, as was posted by the TMC leader, Vaishnaw had said: "Bharat's sovereign models are performing well on global benchmarks."

Chhaya Kadam, fresh off her success in acclaimed films like 'All We Imagine As Light,' returned to Cannes in 2025 for the screening of 'Snow Flower'. She marked her appearance in a pink saree by Suat Bombay, reflecting her dedication to sustainable fashion. Her return coincided with the inauguration of the bharat pavilion, highlighting India's growing influence in global cinema.

The Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements, and traffic police personnel will be deployed to ensure that visitors do not face any hassle in reaching the venue.

The AI Impact Expo has been extended to Saturday due to strict security for global leaders on Thursday. This allows more visitors to experience exhibits after access restrictions are lifted. While Wednesday saw smooth operations and high footfall, Thursday's diplomatic engagements necessitate tight controls. The expo now balances international diplomacy with public engagement.