Honoring Theatre Talent at Drama Schools in Mumbai: The Niloufer Sagar Alumni Grant Programme and Festival
In 2021, the Niloufer Sagar Alumni Grant Programme (NSAPG) was established at the Drama Schools Foundation Mumbai (DSFM) in memory of Lt. Niloufer Sagar, a respected theatre and live arts producer and consultant. This initiative, instituted by Sagar’s family and friends, has been funding and nurturing talent through one of the best drama colleges in the city. Managed by DSFM, this program has successfully produced twelve outstanding productions to date. Entering its third year, DSFM proudly introduces the annual Niloufer Sagar Festival of New Theatrical Work , featuring some of the finest alumni productions created under the grant. This festival is generously supported by Ms. Sangita Jindal, a long-time arts patron and chairperson of the JSW Foundation. Ms. Jindal, one of India’s foremost philanthropists, is renowned for establishing the Jindal Arts Creative Interaction Centre at the NCPA and publishing Art India Magazine. Scheduled for May 22-23, this two-day festival will...