Day 4 of the iconic Kala Ghoda Arts Festival unfolded as a rich celebration of storytelling across formats, bringing together creators from screen, stage and scholarship at some of South Mumbai’s most loved cultural venues.
The afternoon began at Cama Hall with the Kohrra: Season 2 Creator’s Panel. Actors Mona Singh, Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia spoke about the layered narrative of the series and how long-format storytelling is evolving in India’s digital space. The discussion offered audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the emotional depth that drives such gripping content.
At the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Main Auditorium, theatre lovers witnessed the compelling play Breast of Luck in the presence of Tannishtha Chatterjee, Sharib Hashmi and director Leena Yadav. Adding to the evening’s significance, Shabana Azmi was present to watch the play, lending her quiet support to a performance that addressed deeply human themes with sensitivity and strength, leaving the audience moved and reflective.
As evening set in, the Elphinstone College Quadrangle became the venue for Myths & Mythologies of Food. Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, culinary anthropologist Kurush F Dalal and food historian Shekhar Sawant explored the fascinating connections between food, folklore and cultural identity, offering audiences a thought-provoking and flavourful conversation.
The day concluded back at Cama Hall with Beyond the Frame: Tanvi The Great. Veteran actor Anupam Kher, along with Shubhangi Dutt, Ankur Suman and Abhishek Dixit, shared insights into the creative journey behind the project and the collaborative spirit that shapes meaningful cinema.
With cinema, theatre and cultural discourse sharing the spotlight, Day 4 of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival once again reflected the festival’s spirit of celebrating diverse voices and art forms under one cultural umbrella.
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