The ceremony’s taking place at Ekta Nagar, right beside the Statue of Unity, under a massive air-conditioned German dome built to seat 1,000 guests. What makes this historic? It’s the first time in 72 years the awards are happening outside Delhi. Bollywood and South Indian stars are flying in, President Droupadi Murmu will present the trophies, and the entire state is treating it like a mega cultural carnival; complete with laser shows, Gujarati cuisine, and VIP lounges. But beyond the glamour, there’s real strategy here. Gujarat’s aiming to turn this into a tourism and film industry game-changer. Local hotels, transporters, and even handicraft vendors are set to cash in. More importantly, producers and directors attending could start choosing Gujarat as a top shooting location; giving local talent fresh opportunities. One CEO put it perfectly: ‘This isn’t just an awards night; it’s a launchpad for Ekta Nagar’s global identity.’