Malhar 2026: Tukaram Munde, Richa Chadha, Saina Nehwal & Imtiaz Ali Feature In Three-Day Cultural Fest At St. Xavier’s College Mumbai
Mumbai: Three days, one campus, and an explosion of colour, sound and conversation. Malhar 2026, St. Xavier’s College Mumbai’s annual cultural festival, has come to a close. Built around this year’s theme, “Iridescence: The Spectrum of Expressions,” the fest turned the campus into a space where sport, art, music and hard conversations all found room to exist side by side. It began on August 13…
Three-day cultural festival Malhar 2026 concluded at St. Xavier's College in Mumbai, presenting a vibrant spectrum of expressions across sports, art, music, and discussions. Launched on August 13, the fest's theme, "Iridescence: The Spectrum of Expressions," transformed the campus into a hub for various activities. Opening with Elimination Day volleyball matches, the event featured entrepreneurship pitches during LA's Shark Tank, music and dance performances including Band Baaja Baarat and Taal Se Taal Mila, poetry at Slam It Down, and Bollywood-comedy mashups by IPA × ETCW.
Imtiaz Ali, featured in the celebration, marked Malhar with his voice through the Conclave, themed "Pratibimb". Trisha Shetty, founder of SheSays, shared insights on courage, urging students to confront fear. Anish Gawande emphasized the importance of direct engagement with the world over passive learning. Karishma Kevalramani and Namrata Soni discussed building beauty brands and embracing inclusivity in the industry.
On subsequent days, Malhar continued to showcase diverse talents, from journalism and cinema discussions to theatre, mime, and street art. The festival concluded with a celebration of multiple voices, embracing a multidimensional spectrum rather than singular narratives.
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