'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' to screen in Parliament
What's the story
The Parliament will host a special screening of the critically acclaimed film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama on February 15.
The initiative was announced after PM Narendra Modi mentioned the movie in his Mann Ki Baat address.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and members from both houses, along with special invitees from cultural sectors, will reportedly attend the event.
Cultural promotion
'Ramayana' screening aims to promote Indian tradition and spirituality
The screening of Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama aims to deepen the understanding of this legendary epic among citizens.
It also aims to promote the values embodied in the Ramayana, which strongly resonate with the ethos of Indian tradition.
Arjun Aggarwal, Co-founder of Geek Pictures, said he was "deeply grateful" for this recognition at such a prestigious level.
Cultural fusion
'Ramayana' is a unique blend of Indian and Japanese cultures
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is a one-of-a-kind Japanese anime adaptation of Valmiki's epic.
The film uniquely marries the cultures of India and Japan, with late actor Sunil Dutt acting as a Special Advisor during its inception and production.
Currently running theatrically in India by Geek Pictures India along with AA Films and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, the film was released in 4K in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on January 24.