The much-awaited one-of-its-kind Light and Sound Show at Red Fort, a UNESCO heritage site in the national capital will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday. The new avatar titled ‘Jai Hind’ will be a presentation of bravery and the history of India from the 17th century to the present day.
The one hour long Light and Sound Show ‘Jai Hind’ divided into three parts will brings to life key episodes from India’s history including the rise of the Marathas, the 1857 War of Independence, the rise of the Indian National Army and the INA trials, the fight for Independence and India’s continuing progress over the past 75 years by using all forms of performance art - projection mapping, live action films, light and immersive sound, actors, dancers and puppets. The show will be showcased at different monuments inside Red Fort starting with Naubatkhana to Deewan–e- Aam to Deewan-e-Khas, according to a statement from the Union Culture Ministry.
It will be showcased to the general public in English and Hindi Languages with a seating arrangement of 700 people for a one time watch.
Beautifully conceptualized, scripted and executed, this approximately 1 hour long show is a cultural treat highlighting India's rich history and heritage to newer generations through interactive techniques.
The Light and Sound Show in Red Fort is being started after a gap of almost 5 years. As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Archaeological Survey of India have already opened 4 Museums namely the Yaad-e-Jallian museum, the Museum on 1857- India’s first war of Independence, Azaadi ke Diwane and Netaji Subas Chandra Bose Museum in Red Fort, and now the addition of new Light and Sound show will only strengthen a patriotic pride among the visitors. The event will also be attended by Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy besides senior officials from the Ministry and ASI among others.
Dalmia Bharat Limited, a cement manufacturing company, was selected as a 'Monument Mitra' to adopt and develop tourist amenities of the Red Fort in 2018.
'Monument Mitras' (friends of heritage sites) have been appointed for heritage sites, under the central government's ambitious 'Adopt a Heritage' scheme, for preservation and maintenance of India's cultural sites.
According to an invitation shared by the Dalmia Bharat Limited, the show will be like a "time travel through the ages with an immersive experience created from a fusion of art and technology".