Jalandhar Chapter of NSD’s 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav to Begin from 16 February at LPU

Jalandhar: The 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2026, the world’s largest international theatre festival curated by the National School of Drama (NSD), is set to bring India’s most celebrated theatrical confluence to the city of Jalandhar with its Lovely Professional University (LPU). The BRM 2026 Jalandhar chapter is set to bring a mixed bouquet of national and international literary piece on set with flavour of India’s rich folk tradition on stage.
Addressing a press conference here today(14 February 2026), Dr. Sorabh Lakhanpal, Executive Dean of LPU, along with Rajinder Singh, Technical Co-ordinator for BRM 2026 Jalandhar chapter from NSD, informed about the three-day festival that will be performed at Shanti Devi Mittal Auditorium in LPU campus.
BRM 2026 Jalandhar chapter will commence on 16 February 2026 with the play Lamho Ki Mulaqat, based on a story by celebrated Hindi and Urdu writer Shri Kishan Chander and directed by acclaimed theatre director Shri Mushaq Kak. The festival will continue the next day with The Price, written by Arthur Miller and directed by Shri Shuddho Banerjee, presented by the Saanjh Baati Foundation, Delhi. The BRM 2026 Jalandhar chapter will conclude on 18 February with Paanchano Vesh, a performance enriched by Gujarat’s Bhavai form, prepared by Ahmedabad Theatre Group and directed by Shri Raju Barot.
Speaking on this year's BRM festival, Prof. Bharat Gupt, Vice Chairman, NSD, said: “The Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2026 stands as an epitome of the democratisation and universalisation of theatre — not only in its intent but also in its scale, the inclusion of numerous Indian and foreign languages, diverse genres, and theatrical expressions from different communities and age groups. It truly embodies the Indian ethos of a shared creative continuum, rather than a monolithic cultural narrative.”
In his message for the theatre lovers of the city and Punjab, Shri Chittaranjan Tripathy, Director, NSD, stated: “If I were to speak about the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the first phrase that comes to mind is a Mahakumbh of theatre—of the people, by the people and for the people—an all-inclusive, non-elitist international theatre festival. Punjab is a land of great writers, singers and musical traditions, and the city of Jalandhar has its own essence since ancient times. It gives us immense pleasure to present BRM 2026 here. We look forward to great participation from the city in this festival.”
Dr. Lakhanpal told media that BRM 2026 has long been regarded an internationally acclaimed theatrical extravaganza, and its presence at LPU marks a significant moment for students and audiences in Punjab. He noted that students traditionally travelled to Delhi to witness the festival’s celebrated productions, It is truly a big moment for our campus. We are delighted to be part of Bharat Rang Mahotsav’s historic edition and to provide our students the opportunity to experience this grand cultural confluence here at LPU,” he said.
So far, the BRM 2026 international theatre festival has travelled across several parts of India, including Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Odisha, among others.
The 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, organised by the National School of Drama (NSD), is the world’s largest international theatre festival. The 25th edition, BRM 2026, spans 25 days from 27 January to 20 February 2026, showcasing over 277 productions across 228 Indian and international languages, including several underrepresented tongues. The festival brings together national, international and regional productions, with participation from 9 countries and theatre groups from every state and union territory.
Celebrating India’s theatrical diversity, BRM 2026 includes performances by children’s groups, tribal communities, and artists from marginalised sections, reaffirming NSD’s commitment to inclusivity and the universalisation of theatre.
NSD has been continuously working towards the spread and democratisation of theatre. Recently, it launched Rang Akash, internet radio to promote theatre along with launching its OTT platform Natyam to avail some of its prized productions to theatre lovers across the nation.