**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated the 25th Edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. BRM 2026, the world's largest international theatre festival, is being held across 40 locations in India and one country on each continent. The inauguration also included the launch of the NSD App-based Radio Station “Rang Akash” and the NSD OTT platform “Naatyam”.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event:** Inauguration of the 25th Edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026.
* **Location:** National School of Drama (NSD), Mandi House, New Delhi.
* **Date:** The press release was issued January 28 2026
* **Inauguration Details:**
* Inaugurated by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism.
* The opening ceremony was graced by dignitaries from art, culture, cinema, and theatre.
* The Minister highlighted BRM as a platform connecting India's cultural traditions with audiences worldwide.
* **BRM 2026 Details:**
* Celebrating 25 years of theatrical excellence.
* Held in its largest format, spanning over 40 locations across India and one country on each continent.
* Features 277 Indian and 12 international productions.
* Presented in 288 languages and dialects.
* **Digital Initiatives Launched:**
* NSD App-based Radio Station "Rang Akash."
* NSD OTT platform "Naatyam."
**Impact Analysis**
**National School of Drama (NSD)**
* **Impact:** Strengthened digital and global outreach through the launched platforms.
* **Action Required:** Manage and develop the newly launched NSD App-based Radio Station “Rang Akash” and the NSD OTT platform “Naatyam”.
**Ministry of Culture and Tourism**
* **Impact:** Showcases India's commitment to artistic innovation and cultural understanding.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support and promote the Bharat Rang Mahotsav.
**Artists, Performers, and Theatre Community**
* **Impact:** Provided a platform for showcasing diverse theatrical productions and cross-cultural dialogue.
* **Action Required:** Participate and contribute to the Bharat Rang Mahotsav.
**Audience (National and International)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to experience a wide range of theatrical performances in multiple languages.
* **Action Required:** Attend and engage with the Bharat Rang Mahotsav.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Rang Mahotsav: An international theatre festival.
Ministry of Culture: The Indian governmental ministry associated with the festival.
National School of Drama: The location of the festival's inauguration in New Delhi.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Union Minister of Culture & Tourism who inaugurated the Bharat Rang Mahotsav.
India: The primary country where the Bharat Rang Mahotsav is held.
Ministry of Culture
Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Inaugurates the Bharat Rang Mahotsav at
National School of Drama, New Delhi
Curtains Rise on the World’s Largest Theatre Festival as
Bharat Rang Mahotsav Celebrates 25 Years
प्रव तथ: 28 JAN 2026 2:54PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated the 25th Edition
of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026, the world’s largest international theatre festival, at the National
School of Drama (NSD), Mandi House, New Delhi, with a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday evening.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted the role of Bharat Rang Mahotsav as a powerful
platform that connects India’s diverse cultural traditions, stories, and artistic expressions with audiences
across the world. He emphasized that such festivals help transform global perceptions of India’s art and
culture by enabling a deeper understanding of the nation’s rich cultural heritage on an international stage.The prestigious opening ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries from the fields of art, culture,
cinema, and theatre.
Chief Guest: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Government of
India. Guest of Honour: Shri Vivek Aggarwal, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Special Guest: Ms. K. Nandini Singla, Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and
Rang Doot: Ms. Mita Vashisht, noted actor and National School of Drama alumna.The ceremony was chaired by Prof. Bharat Gupt, Vice Chairperson, NSD Society and Padma Shri
awardee. The welcome address was delivered by Shri Chittaranjan Tripathy, Director, NSD, and the vote
of thanks was presented by Shri Pradeep K. Mohanty, Registrar, NSD. The programme was compered by
Shri Shrivardhan Trivedi, noted actor and NSD alumnus.
A key highlight of the evening was the launch of the NSD App-based Radio Station “Rang Akash” and the
NSD OTT platform “Naatyam”, inaugurated by the Hon’ble Union Minister, marking a significant step in
strengthening NSD’s digital and global outreach.Celebrating 25 years of theatrical excellence, Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026 is being held in its largest
format to date, spanning over 40 locations across India and one country on each continent. The festival
features 277 Indian and 12 international productions, presented in 288 languages and dialects, showcasing
a vibrant blend of traditional theatre forms, contemporary experiments, and cross-cultural dialogue.
25 Years of Bharat Rang Mahotsav | Grand Inauguration at National School of
Drama pic.twitter.com/75dD0J4uqW
— Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (@gssjodhpur) January 27, 2026
The 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav stands as a testament to India’s enduring cultural ethos and its
commitment to fostering creative exchange, artistic innovation, and global cultural understanding.
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