Mumbai, September 2025: The Preeti Prerna Foundation proudly announces PREETOTSAV 2025 – A Festival of Love & Compassion in Education, to be held on 8 November 2025, from 3:00 PM onwards at Mukti Cultural Hub, Andheri West, Mumbai.
The festival is envisioned as a vibrant celebration of creativity, talent, and the performing arts, bringing together students, educators, and art enthusiasts. A central highlight will be UDGHOSH – The Nukkad Natak Competition, where school teams from across Mumbai will perform thought-provoking street plays on themes of Love and Compassion.
Themes for UDGHOSH
Participating teams may choose from the following socially relevant themes: Love and Peace in a World of Conflict
Empathy towards the Underprivileged and Marginalized
Compassion towards the Environment and Nature
Compassion in the Digital Age – Beyond Screens
Love for the Elderly and Forgotten Voices
Awards & Recognition
The competition aims to not only showcase young talent but also reward excellence in performance:
Team Awards
1st Prize: ₹21,000 + Trophy + Certificates
2nd Prize: ₹15,000 + Trophy + Certificates
3rd Prize: ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificates
Individual Awards
Best Actor (1st): ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate
Best Actor (2nd): ₹8,100 + Trophy + Certificate
Emerging Talent Awards
Two awards with 15% discount coupons for Theatre & Film Residency Workshops + Trophy + Certificate
Jury Panel
The competition will be evaluated by a distinguished jury:
Festival Mentor: Mr. Alexander Abraham, Head of School – JBCN International School, Mumbai
Jury Members: Ms. Saaavi Kundra, IBDP Theatre Instructor, Oberoi International School, Goregaon; and Ms. Priyanka Sharma, National Award-winning Theatre Actor & Director
Registration Details
Last Date for Registering as a Team: 08 October 2025
Last Date for Submission of Team Members’ Details: 15 October 2025
Following the festival, the Foundation will also curate two immersive residency workshops at Igatpuri, Maharashtra – the Theatre Residency Workshop and the Film Residency Workshop (23–26 January 2026), offering young artists hands-on training and mentorship in performing and visual arts.
About Preeti Prerna Foundation
Founded by Mr. Prashant Negi in loving memory of Ms. Preeti Prashant (1986–2022), the Foundation is dedicated to nurturing academic, cultural, emotional, and spiritual well-being among students. Its past initiatives include the Preeti Prerna Puraskar 2024 – a pan-India literary talent hunt with 300 entries, Happiness Sharing Day with differently-abled and underprivileged children, creative writing workshops, community outreach programs, and online sessions on emotional well-being and goal-setting.
Speaking on the upcoming festival, Mr. Prashant Negi, Founder, said:
“PREETOTSAV is not just a cultural festival, but a tribute to the spirit of love and compassion in education. We believe in empowering young voices and giving them a stage where art becomes a medium for change and inspiration.”
For Registrations and More Information:
www.preetiprernafoundation.org
+91 9958808946
