25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav opens at National School of Drama, New Delhi
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, described as the world's largest international theatre festival, at the National School of Drama, New Delhi on 27 January 2026.
Summary
The 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026, organised by the National School of Drama under the Ministry of Culture, opened at NSD, Mandi House, New Delhi on 27 January 2026. Marking 25 years, it is being held in its largest format so far, across more than 40 locations in India and one country on each continent, with 277 Indian and 12 international productions in 288 languages and dialects. Actor and NSD alumna Mita Vashisht is the festival's 'Rang Doot'. Brazil's student production 'Passado Presente Zenturo' makes its international debut at BRM, with shows in Bengaluru on 5 February and New Delhi on 7 February 2026.
Key facts
- Edition
- 25th, 2026
- Inaugurated
- 27 January 2026 by Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- Venue
- National School of Drama, Mandi House, New Delhi
- Scale
- 40+ locations in India and one country on each continent
- Productions
- 277 Indian and 12 international
- Rang Doot
- Mita Vashisht
- Brazilian debut
- Passado Presente Zenturo — Bengaluru 5 Feb, New Delhi 7 Feb
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Bharat Rang Mahotsav, whose 25th edition opened on 27 January 2026, is organised by which institution?
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Correct answer: A — National School of Drama
PIB (Culture): BRM is organised by the National School of Drama under the Ministry of Culture; the 25th edition opened at NSD, Mandi House.
Consider the following statements about Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026: 1. It is the festival's 25th edition. 2. It features 277 Indian and 12 international productions. 3. Its 'Rang Doot' is actor Mita Vashisht. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Culture): 25th edition; 277 Indian and 12 international productions; Rang Doot Ms. Mita Vashisht.