Rajya Sabha Secretariat press release · 1 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

PRESS RELEASE ON SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE HINDI PATRIOTIC FILM “AZAD BHARATH”, A TRIBUTE TO SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE,

PRID2248007 MinistryRajya Sabha Secretariat Released1 April 2026 Reading6 min

Posted On: 01 APR 2026 8:39PM by PIB Delhi A special screening of the Hindi patriotic film “Azad Bharath”, a tribute to Subhash Chandra Bose, was organized today at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, for Hon’ble Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha), and officers/officials of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat along with their family members. The film is produced and directed by Dr. Roopa Iyer. Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and Minister of New and Renewable Energy, felicitated INA veterans in recognition of their invaluable contribution to India’s freedom struggle. He also felicitated Dr. Roopa Iyer and other artists of the movie before the screening of the film. The event was further enriched by the presence of Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Netaji’s great-granddaughter, Ms. Rajyashree Chauduri, and Dr. K.S. Somashekhar, Additional Secretary, Rajya Sabha Secretariat. The screening served as a meaningful tribute to the enduring legacy of the freedom fighters and aimed to inspire present and future generations to uphold the values of patriotism and national service. **** RKK (Release ID: 2248007) Visitor Counter : 768 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Telugu Rajya Sabha Secretariat PRESS RELEASE ON SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE HINDI PATRIOTIC FILM “AZAD BHARATH”, A TRIBUTE TO SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE, Posted On: 01 APR 2026 8:39PM by PIB Delhi A special screening of the Hindi patriotic film “Azad Bharath”, a tribute to Subhash Chandra Bose, was organized today at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, for Hon’ble Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha), and officers/officials of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat along with their family members. The film is produced and directed by Dr. Roopa Iyer. Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and Minister of New and Renewable Energy, felicitated INA veterans in recognition of their invaluable contribution to India’s freedom struggle. He also felicitated Dr. Roopa Iyer and other artists of the movie before the screening of the film. The event was further enriched by the presence of Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Netaji’s great-granddaughter, Ms. Rajyashree Chauduri, and Dr. K.S. Somashekhar, Additional Secretary, Rajya Sabha Secretariat. The screening served as a meaningful tribute to the enduring legacy of the freedom fighters and aimed to inspire present and future generations to uphold the values of patriotism and national service. **** RKK (Release ID: 2248007) A special screening of the Hindi patriotic film “Azad Bharath”, a tribute to Subhash Chandra Bose, was organized today at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, for Hon’ble Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha), and officers/officials of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat along with their family members. The film is produced and directed by Dr. Roopa Iyer.   Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon'ble Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and Minister of New and Renewable Energy, felicitated INA veterans in recognition of their invaluable contribution to India’s freedom struggle. He also felicitated Dr. Roopa Iyer and other artists of the movie before the screening of the film. The event was further enriched by the presence of Ms. Meenakshi Lekhi, Netaji’s great-granddaughter, Ms. Rajyashree Chauduri, and Dr. K.S. Somashekhar, Additional Secretary, Rajya Sabha Secretariat. 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