New Work and New Beginnings at Bargad - Post Irshad '25
We are happy to announce that we have proudly celebrated the graduation of our very first cohort.
As the curtain rises on a new season at Bargad, we are excited to share the incredible developments and creative journeys that have been unfolding within our community. From inspiring performances to innovative workshops, our students and faculty have been hard at work embracing their passion for the arts.
From hands-on training to new plays in development, from alumni achievements to finding the next generation of talent - here’s a glimpse of what’s been happening under the shade of the Bargad tree.
Post Programme Initiatives
In our previous blog, we introduced Bargad ka Chabutra, a vital post-programme initiative designed to nurture original work by Bargad Fellows and collaborators.
We are thrilled to announce the first recipients of the Bargad ka Chabutra Production Grant: two dynamic new plays, Maanu ke Sapne and Hawa Mahal! Both productions are now in full rehearsal and are slated for their public debut by March 2026.
This journey from a seedling idea to production worthy play, has been slow, steady, and truly full of heart.
Our Bargad Masterclass Series continues to thrive. Started as a post-fellowship space for continued learning, the series has brought together our graduated fellows and mentors for sessions on:
Clowning with Shreeram Chaudhari
How to Take Workshops with Neel Chaudhuri
CV Writing with Kiana Manian and Shambhavi Singh
How to Pitch your Show with Vivek Madan and Saatvika Kantamneni
Pre-Show Workshop with Deepa D
Music with Shivangini Yeashu Yuvraj
Self-Defence with Prerna Laddha
Designing Workshops for Children with Amrita Lalljee
These sessions serve as a powerful reminder that the fellowship is not an end point, but a platform for deeper, ongoing learning. The opportunity to see our Fellows reconvene – to explore, share, and continue their growth – has been an absolute joy for the school.
Alumni Highlights
Our fellows continue to take their work into the world:
Kacchi Chhat, devised by Altaf Hussain, Anjali, Lalit Kumar, Mani, Ramni Dhiman, Rishita Makkar, Sunny Kumar “Bozo”, had been selected to perform live at the Shaadipur Natak Utsav.
Sunny Kumar Bozo, a Year 1 fellow, has received the Magic Mountain Playwriting Grant for his new work.
Altaf Hussain has been working as Production Assistant on a collective Game Theatre Project between Ex-Machina and Tadpole Repertory.
Aman, Anjali, Ashish Narwariya, Lalit Kumar, Rishita Makkar, Sonia, Sunny Kumar “Bozo”, have all been conducting theatre workshops for children.
Neeraj Kumar, has been selected for a devised theatre production with Manishikha.
Bargad Fellowship 2026
The Second Bargad Fellowship is already underway! Auditions and interviews have been completed, and with the guidance of our incredible panelists and jury, we’ve selected our new cohort of Fellows and we’re so excited to introduce them to you soon!
Thank you for being part of this growing community, for standing by us, cheering us on, and believing in what we do.
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