The South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur, an autonomous cultural organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is organizing a two-day "Kala Mahotsav" on March 13 and 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the SCZCC Premises in Nagpur. The festival will feature musical and theatrical performances, with Nagpur Municipal Corporation Mayor Nita Thackeray as the Chief Guest for the inauguration.
On March 13, the festival will commence with "Kabir Gayan" by Padma Shri awardee Dr. Bharti Bandhu, followed by the play "Bharat Milap," a production developed during a theatre workshop in Khajuraho, presented in the Bundeli language.
On March 14, renowned actor Nitish Bharadwaj will perform in the Hindi mega-theatre production "Chakravyuh," which offers a new perspective on the Chakravyuh episode from the Mahabharata.
Entry to the festival is free for all. Director of SCZCC, Aastha Karlekar, has encouraged citizens and art lovers in Nagpur to attend. The event was posted on March 11, 2026, at 4:33 PM by PIB Mumbai.
Key Entities Referenced
South Central Zone Cultural Centre: The organizing body of the Kala Mahotsav, an autonomous cultural organization.
Ministry of Culture: The government body under which the South Central Zone Cultural Centre operates.
Kala Mahotsav: The two-day cultural festival being organized.
Nagpur: The location where the Kala Mahotsav is being held.
Dr. Bharti Bandhu: Renowned Chhattisgarh-based singer performing at the festival.
Ministry of Culture
South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur to
Organise “Kala Mahotsav” on 13–14 March 2026
Posted On: 11 MAR 2026 4:33PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur : 11 March 2026
The South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur, an autonomous cultural
organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will organise a
two-day “Kala Mahotsav” on 13 and 14 March 2026 at 6:30 PM at the SCZCC
Premises in Nagpur. The festival will feature distinguished performances in music
and theatre. Nagpur Municipal Corporation Mayor Nagpur, Nita Thackeray will
grace the function as the Chief Guest for inauguration.
On 13 March 2026, the festival will open with “Kabir Gayan” by renowned
Chhattisgarh-based singer and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Bharti Bandhu, known for
his distinctive style of Kabir singing and for popularising Sufi, Kabir and folk music
traditions.
The second presentation on the same day will be the play “Bharat Milap”, developed
during a theatre workshop organised by the South Central Zone Cultural Centre at
Khajuraho. Crafted in the Bundeli language over a period of 17 days, the production
features rural emerging theatre artists and has been created under the guidance of
Lokendra Trivedi and Nisha Trivedi.
On 14 March 2026, renowned actor Nitish Bharadwaj will perform in the Hindi
mega-theatre production “Chakravyuh”, written and directed by Atul Satya Koushik.
The play presents a fresh perspective on the Chakravyuh episode from the epic
Mahabharata, highlighting its deeper meanings and timeless lessons.
Entry to the festival is free for all. Director of SCZCC, Aastha Karlekar, has appealed
to citizens and art lovers of Nagpur to attend the festival in large numbers and
enjoy the cultural performances.PIB Nagpur | Saurabh Khekde/ Priti Malandkar
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