The Golden Jubilee Celebrations
We raise the curtains on our Golden Jubilee Celebrations on 13th September 2025 at St. Andrews Auditorium, Bandra, with Utsav a musical extravaganza based on Tagore’s songs, poetry and dance, followed by a staging of his famous play, Arupratan.
That’s not all! We have a whole host of programs lined up through the following year. Some of these are listed below:
Key
Events
The Curtain Raiser Event
Celebrating the 50th Foundation Day
A unique program celebrating the foundation of Shahana that was created by three strong women
Date: Saturday,13th Sept 2025
Venue: St Andrews Auditorium, Bandra
Time: 6.30 pm onwards
A Tagore Film Festival bring together a clutch of contemporary and historical interpretations of Tagore stories and novellas, along with discussions with critics, actors and directors.
Rabindrakatha
A Tagore film festival showcasing films based on Tagore stories
Experience the magic of Tagore on the silver screen.
Rabindrakatha — A Tagore Film Festival brings together a beautiful bouquet of films inspired by the stories of Rabindranath Tagore, directed by some of the most celebrated filmmakers.
A rare chance to revisit these timeless narratives through cinema.
📅 17th – 19th April 2026
⏰ Fri: 6:45 PM onwards | Sat & Sun: 11:30 AM onwards
📍 SPJIMR Auditorium, Bhavans College Campus, Andheri West
Entry Free | Films with English Subtitles Seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
The schedule for Rabindrakatha — A Tagore Film Festival is here. Featuring iconic cinematic adaptations of Rabindranath Tagore by masters like Satyajit Ray, Rituparno Ghosh, Buddhadeb Dasgupta and more.
From Noukadubi to Ghare Baire, alongside a masterclass and panel discussions, this is a rare chance to experience Tagore’s stories through some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated voices.
School and College Outreach
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A School Connect Program with participation of 20 A+/A schools done in collaboration with Storytelling Works
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A College Connect Program with participation of 10 leading colleges done in collaboration with Storytelling Works
Children see the world as it could be, not as it is. On Children’s Day, we honour that boundless imagination that dances between wonder and wisdom.
This November, Shahana brings that spirit to 20 AA+ schools across Mumbai through Interactive Workshops and the Inter-school Storytelling & Creative Writing Competition, an initiative inviting students aged 11–13 to dream, question, and express through words.
Because every voice matters, and every story deserves to be heard, especially the ones that dare to speak from the heart.
A symposium of leading intellectuals to discuss the relevance of Tagore’s humanitarian message in contemporary society.
Symposium
A 3-day Tagore Lit-Arts Festival, which is a celebration of the Visual and Performing Arts of Bengal and of Tagore.
The Tagore
Lit-Arts Fest 2026
Be a part of Haat of Bengal, a vibrant celebration of Bengal’s timeless crafts at the Tagore Lit Arts Fest 2026 in Mumbai. This is your opportunity to showcase authentic, handcrafted work to an audience that values artistry, culture, and quality. Meet discerning buyers, art lovers, families, students, and collectors who actively seek meaningful creations.
Whether you are a master artisan, a craft collective, or a heritage brand, Haat of Bengal offers visibility, engagement, and connection beyond just sales. With curated stalls, live demonstrations, and strong media outreach, your work will be seen and appreciated.
Join us and book your stall today.
Rabindra Jayanti ‘26 Celebrations
Celebrate the 165th Birth Anniversary of Tagore through a two day program showcasing talent, dedicated learning and teaching.
Finale event as culmination of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Closing Event
September 2026
Other Highlights
Proposed performances with other cultural centres and organisations such as the NCPA, NMACC, CSMVS and others across Mumbai through collaboration with these entities.
Please keep checking this space for more details as we finalise the dates and venues for these events.