Screening of documentaries by Films Division to mark 125th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on 23 January 2022 on its website and YouTube Channel

New Delhi: Films Division is paying tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a true icon of patriotism and a great freedom fighter, on his 125th birth anniversary on 23 January, 2022 by screening two documentaries on his life, indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation. The special screening marks the year-long celebration of Netaji’s quasquicentennial  as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebration by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.  The biopics will be streamed on Films Division website and YouTube Channel, for 24 hours.  

The films being screened are:  The Flame Burns Bright (1973/Ashis Mukherjee) and Netaji (1973/Arun Chaudhuri)  which highlight the great leader’s life and his heroic and relentless fight for India’s independence from the British rule. The film Netaji uses the actual speeches of Netaji, synched with his voice.   

Please log onto https://filmsdivision.org/ and click @ “Documentary of the Week” or follow Films Division YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision to watch the inspiring films. Please find attached press release and e-flyer, and share the event.