Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2025

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The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF), a cultural cornerstone of Mumbai's vibrant arts scene, returns this year with an extraordinary lineup of events to mark its silver jubilee. Over its 25-year journey, KGAF has transformed into a dynamic celebration of artistic expression, community, and heritage.

This year’s festivities will open with Silver Sitaare Fusion, a grand spectacle showcasing 25 dance styles, bringing together 55 renowned artists and institutions who have been part of KGAF's legacy. Complementing this is the much-anticipated release of the KGAF Anthem by
acclaimed composer Shantanu Moitra, capturing the spirit and energy of the festival. Adding to the jubilee celebrations, KGAF will launch a commemorative Cofee Table Book, a rich tapestry of its journey, with contributions from eminent personalities like Brinda Miller, Ranjit Hoskote, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee. This volume offers an intimate reflection on the festival’s impact and evolution, capturing cherished moments and milestones.

The vibrant cultural schedule continues with spellbinding performances, thought-provoking discussions, and immersive experiences across multiple genres:
Theatre enthusiasts will witness productions by stalwarts like Makarand Deshpande, Juhi Babbar, and Aakarsh Khurana, alongside innovative works from Utopia Communication, Anjor Communication, and many others.
Literature takes centre stage with insightful sessions led by luminaries such as Devdutt Pattanaik, Gurcharan Das, and Jerry Pinto. From explorations of mythology to modern queer narratives and poetic journeys through the by-lanes of Kala Ghoda, this segment promises intellectual engagement and inspiration.
Stand-up comedy brings fresh laughter with Shreeja Chaturvedi and Kumar Varun's ‘Kvizzing with the Comedians’.
In Dance, extraordinary performers, including Aditi Mangaldas, Padmashri Narthaki Nataraj, and Prachee Shah Pandya, will mesmerize audiences with their artistry.
/b>The Food segmentwill pay homage to culinary creativity, featuring the Chefs of Kala Ghoda with RPG Foundation and a special celebration of Om Puri’s legacy with a screening of The Hundred-Foot Journey and a fireside chat with his family and friends.
Architecture and Urban Design conversations bring a future-focused perspective with names like Abha Narain Lambah and Sarah Sham, while music tributes and dynamic installations enliven historic venues like Afghan Church and Hamilton Studios.

KGAF launches its 15th vertical, Lifestyle, on the occasion of 25 years that brings to life fashion, wellness, youth centric engagement and sustainability at the festival. Keep Moving with Milind Soman – Roopa Pai speaks to Milind Soman, Usha Soman, and Ankita Konwar about staying young in mind and body. The vertical will include a fashion trot in the precinct, a walkthrough of Anita Dongre’s flagship Kala Ghoda store, a series of talks as part of our Living Pages segment, workshops and activities.

With a spirit rooted in artistic collaboration, inclusivity, and cultural celebration, the 2025 Kala Ghoda Arts Festival invites all to join this unparalleled journey through creativity and community.