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Meta 2026

19th to 25th March 2026

Kamani Auditorium & Shri Ram Centre
New Delhi

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

The Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META), instituted by the Mahindra Group, is more than just an awards ceremony, growing into the most significant celebration of Indian theatre in all its glory over its two-decade journey.

In its 20 glorious years, META has represented plays and artists from every corner of the nation. It is with the same legacy of inclusivity and representation that META entered its 20th year with the shortlisted plays in 6 languages, including Hindi, English, Bundeli, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam. META hosted over 156 artists in a grandiose festival celebrating their talents in multiple avenues of stagecraft, from phenomenal acting, elaborate set designs, myriad original scripts, and ravishing costume designs.

From script to stage, META recognises and honours the best of the best in every facet of Indian 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.

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META Over the Years

1680
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Theatre Productions

3800
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Plays Submitted

4120
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Artistes

26

States & Union Territories

What Theatre Veterans Say
About META

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.