Minister Kapil Mishra attended the screening as the Chief Guest, along with Netflix’s Director of Public Policy Ms. Mahima Kaul

New Delhi, October 3, 2025 – A special screening of the soon-to-be-released animated series ‘Kurukshetra’ on OTT platform Netflix was organized today at the Delhi Secretariat. On this occasion, Minister of Art, Culture & Languages and Tourism, Kapil Mishra, attended as the Chief Guest. Secretary of Tourism and Managing Director of DTTDC, Smt. Niharika Rai, and Netflix’s Director of Public Policy, Ms. Mahima Kaul, were also present at the event. Delhi Tourism Department is playing a significant role in the promotion and outreach of ‘Kurukshetra’, an animated series based on the country’s historical heritage. Students of Delhi College of Arts, senior officials of the Secretariat, and several distinguished guests were also present at the screening.

On the occasion, Minister Kapil Mishra appreciated the animated series ‘Kurukshetra’, stating that it does full justice to profound subjects such as the Gita, Kurukshetra, and the Mahabharata, which are deeply connected to faith and history. He said that the series has presented these themes with complete seriousness and sensitivity. He congratulated Netflix and the Delhi Tourism team for this meaningful initiative.

In his address, he further said that the Delhi Government’s vision is to move beyond the limited perspectives that have long been presented under the name of art and culture and to bring forth the real culture, traditions, and sagas of valor of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra “Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi” (Development along with Heritage) guides this vision. In the coming years, Delhi Government aims to establish Delhi as a ‘Global Content Hub’ by making AVCG (Animation, Visual Effects, Comics & Gaming) a core sector.

Kapil Mishra especially emphasized that all content writers, filmmakers, and creators should come forward with content that contributes to nation-building so that India’s glorious stories can be taken to the world.

On this occasion, Netflix India’s Director of Public Policy, Ms. Mahima Kaul, said that ‘Kurukshetra’ is Netflix’s first mythological animated series, created to bring generations together. It resonates with those who grew up watching the Mahabharata on Doordarshan, while also aiming to connect with younger audiences through a fresh and innovative style. In line with the Government’s vision of “Make in India, for the World,” our aim is to tell stories deeply rooted in India’s culture, and ‘Kurukshetra’ reflects that spirit. The series will be available in multiple Indian and international languages, with subtitles in 34 languages, and will include Hindi audio description to make it more inclusive, allowing this epic saga to be experienced by audiences across the world.