Bhuvan Lal's book launch shines at 'Cannes Film Festival 2025'

Cannes Film Festival 2025 was a historic moment for Indian author and filmmaker Bhuvan Lal, who celebrated the grand launch of his latest book 'Namaste Cannes: The Rise of India's Soft Power' at the prestigious Carlton Hotel on 17 May 2025. The event is a significant moment in showcasing India's growing influence on the global stage.

A vibrant celebration of India’s cultural resurgence, the launch was attended by select members of the Indian and international film fraternity, including Hollywood veteran producer Ashok Amritraj, multi-billionaire Prakash Hinduja, Global Gate chairman William Pfeiffer, art historian Sundaram Tagore and acclaimed filmmakers Gurinder Chadha, Rima Das, Sudhir Mishra, Pan Nalin, Deepak Tijori and Vijay Singh.

Speaking on the occasion, Amit Khanna, former Chairman, Reliance Entertainment said, “There is no one better than Bhuvan Lal to document India’s journey as an important global force in the world of media and entertainment.”

Namaste Cannes: The Rise of India's Soft Power' chronicles India's growing influence through cinema and culture at the world's premier film festival. The book, now available worldwide on Amazon, invites readers to delve deeper into this fascinating story of global influence.

A video capturing the essence of the launch event at the Carlton Hotel is also available, which reflects the excitement and pride of this historic moment in Cannes. During this, Bhuvan Lal expressed his happiness and said, 'My Cannes journey of 3 decades and the launch of Namaste Cannes are both like a dream come true for me. I am honored to share this story of India's soft power with the world.'

About Bhuvan Lal: Bhuvan Lal is an acclaimed writer and filmmaker dedicated to portraying India's historical, spiritual, cultural and cinematic contributions on the global stage. 'Namaste Kan' is his latest work, which has cemented his reputation as one of India's preeminent storytellers.