Skies Light Up as 1,000 Drones Fly in Sync, Creating Breathtaking Visuals in Pune to Celebrate PM Modi’s 75th Birthday
Pune, September 18, 2025: The city witnessed a grand celebration on the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 1,000 drones lit up the night sky at S.P. College grounds. The dazzling display narrated stories of India’s culture, traditions, and the vision of a Developed India, leaving Punekars deeply moved.
The event was organised by Union Minister of State and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol as part of the nationwide Seva Pakhwada celebrations. Thousands of residents turned up to watch the 25-minute show that beautifully blended technology with artistry.
Themed “Jyotine Tejachi Aarti”, the drone formations highlighted cultural symbols, milestones of Modi’s journey as Prime Minister, and key aspects of his vision for a Viksit Bharat. Messages of unity, progress, and patriotism came alive in the sky, creating a powerful emotional moment for the audience.
This was the first time Maharashtra hosted such a large-scale drone light show, after earlier celebrations in Ayodhya and Varanasi. For Pune, it became a historic cultural event, where people experienced both pride and joy while watching the colourful patterns unfold above.
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Several dignitaries including State Minister Madhuritai Misal, MLAs Bhimrao Tapkir, Siddharth Shirole, Sunil Kamble, Hemant Rasane, and senior BJP leaders joined the gathering. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm as the visuals of “Developed India” inspired the crowd and filled the evening with patriotic fervour.
For Punekars, this was not just a show but a memorable moment that celebrated both cultural heritage and India’s aspirations for the future.
