Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav attended the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival, held under Vikramotsav-2025, at the Kalidas Academy campus in Ujjain on Tuesday. On this occasion, Dr. Yadav interacted with diplomats from various countries who were present at the festival. He also released the autobiography of writer Seema Kapoor titled “Yun Gujri Hai Ab Tak.”
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Vikramotsav is gradually expanding with the addition of diverse and enriching dimensions. He highlighted that one of the remarkable features of Indian culture is its resilience—how people have remained steadfast even in the face of challenges and adversity, setting inspiring examples for the world. He noted that the film festival, with its focus on Indian culture, serves as a medium to showcase the country’s rich artistic and cultural heritage globally. The festival also featured screenings of timeless classics, tracing the journey of Hindi cinema beginning with Raja Harishchandra, the iconic film directed by Dadasaheb Phalke.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that films rooted in Indian culture continue to hold relevance even today. He emphasised that such festivals should be organised on a larger scale in the future to promote cultural heritage. Through Vikramotsav, we are reminded of the golden era of Emperor Vikramaditya. Dramas and films based on his life convey his commitment to justice and exemplary governance to the world. The multifaceted personality of Emperor Vikramaditya encompasses many virtues and ideals. Ujjain, he noted, is truly a city that nurtures and imparts the 64 traditional arts. On the occasion of the film festival’s closing, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav extended his best wishes to the Culture Department, Kalidas Academy, and Vikramaditya Shodh Peeth.
Minister-in-charge ShriGautam Tetwal, MLA Shri Anil Jain Kaluhera, Shri Dilip Singh Parihar, Municipal Corporation Chairperson Smt Kalavati Yadav, Shri Om Jain, Director of Kalidas Sanskrit Academy Shri Govind Gandhe, Shri Naresh Sharma, Shri Rajesh Singh Kushwaha and other dignitaries were present at the closing ceremony.