25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav begins on January 27

Key facts

• 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav begins on January 27 and ends on February 20.
• Festival features 277 Indian and 12 international productions from 15 countries.
• First time inclusion of productions by 33 women directors.
• New venues added: Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, Aizawl, Tura, Nagaon, Mandi, Rohtak.
• Languages showcased include Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tulu, Urdu, Sanskrit, Tai Khamti, Nyishi.
• First-time participation of transgender communities, sex workers, senior citizens.
• NSD to launch NSD radio station, OTT channel, and podcast series during the festival.
• Tributes paid to Ebrahim Alkazi, Ratan Thiyam, Daya Prakash Sinha, Bansi Kaul, Alok Chatterjee.
• 17 new books on theatre to be launched under NSD's Shruti initiatives.