Meta 2025

13th to 20th March 2025

Kamani Auditorium & Shri Ram Centre
New Delhi

Application 2025

In a first-time collaborative endeavour, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Mumbai, will bring four award-winning plays from the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) Festival, hosting them at its Experimental Theatre in Mumbai, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of META. This 4-day theatre showcase will be held from December 19th to 22nd, 2024. It will be a unique theatrical experience, staging critically acclaimed plays in Hindi, Assamese, and Bundeli, complemented by a gamut of other experiences including engaging workshops and talks that celebrate the spirit of theatre.

2 Decades of META
Celebrating Indian Theatre In All Its Glory!

META 2025 returns to the iconic Kamani Auditorium and Shri Ram Centre in New Delhi for its milestone 20th year! Building on the success of META 2024, the ten shortlisted plays from across India will once again captivate audiences and impress a distinguished panel of jury members. As the heartbeat of Indian theatre, META continues to uphold its commitment to excellence and innovation.

In its two-decade journey, META, instituted by the Mahindra Group, has become more than just an awards ceremony, growing into the most significant celebration of Indian theatre in all its glory.

From script to stage, META recognises and honours every facet of theatrical brilliance, from playwrights to performers, directors to designers. As we mark this special anniversary, META reaffirms its dedication to nurturing and promoting the diverse voices and talents that define Indian theatre. Join us for an unforgettable showcase of creativity and craftsmanship, culminating in a spectacular awards night that honours the best of the best in Indian theatre.

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Plays 2024

Gagan Damama Bajyo

Thursday | 14 March 2024 | 08:00 PM
Venue: Kamani Auditorium

Raghunath

Friday | 15 March 2024 | 06:00 PM
Venue: Shri Ram Centre

AgniSuta Draupadi

Friday | 15 March 2024 | 08:00 PM
Venue: Kamani Auditorium

Bhoothangal

Saturday | 16 March 2024 | 06:00 PM
Venue: Shri Ram Centre

Siachen

Saturday | 16 March 2024 | 08:00 PM
Venue: Kamani Auditorium

Gopal Ure & Co.

Sunday | 17 March 2024 | 06:00 PM
Venue: Shri Ram Centre

Avalanche

Sunday | 17 March 2024 | 08:00 PM
Venue: Kamani Auditorium

Ghanta Ghanta Ghanta Ghanta Ghanta

Monday | 18 March 2024 | 06:00 PM
Venue: Shri Ram Centre

Do You Know This Song?

Monday | 18 March 2024 | 08:00 PM
Venue: Kamani Auditorium

Hayavadana

Tuesday | 19 March 2024 | 08:00 PM
Venue: Shri Ram Centre