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Bandra has always been a happening place. Over 100 years ago, it was the pride of Salsette. Today, however the landscape within the Queen of the Suburbs has changed. It still sets an example for the rest of Mumbai as a melting pot of activity and culture, with a large number of restaurants, thriving nightlife and an educational hub. No wonder it attracts a cross-section of people, all wanting to make it their home. Its residents proudly call themselves 'Bandraites', a pride that stems from the enormous wealth of culture and talent that exists in this beautiful suburb.

The Times Celebrate Bandra Festival began in 2003. It was conceptualized with a view to bring people together through world-class entertainment that is free of cost and accessible to all. In the process, we showcase professional talent and provide a platform for budding talent to grow. Funds from the Festival are channeled to support deserving social projects in a vibrant Bandra community.

OUR TRUSTEES

Celebrate Bandra has a Board of Trustees who oversee the core function of all the activities, and who make sure everything is in place to support those who want to be a part of this wonderful community.
The Trustees are citizens of Bandra who are passionate about the suburb and are keen on giving back to the community in any way that they can. With hard work and commitment, they have managed to successfully carry out 9 editions of Celebrate Bandra and have stood by each other and the organization since 2003.
Their commitment is evident in the time and effort they contribute to the organization year on year to build this community for the suburb.
DARRYL D’MONTE

DARRYL D’MONTE

Chairman and Co-Convenor
PATRICIA NATH

PATRICIA NATH

Festival Convenor & Secretary
RAJ PANDIAN

RAJ PANDIAN

Treasurer
ARJUN CHHABARIA

ARJUN CHHABARIA

Jt. Treasurer
VIDYA VAIDYA

VIDYA VAIDYA

Member Trustee
SHYAMA KULKARNI

SHYAMA KULKARNI

Member Trustee
JAYANTI SHUKLA

JAYANTI SHUKLA

Jt. Secretary
ARUP SARBADHIKARY

ARUP SARBADHIKARY

Member Trustee

FOUNTAINHEAD MKTG

Fountainhead MKTG, a Dentsu Aegis Network company, is India’s premier experiential marketing agency that blends local insights with global perspectives, to curate bespoke experiences. This glorious journey began in 1995 with the vision of building brands with delightful experiences while retaining our core values of professionalism, creativity, integrity and innovation.

FHMKTG has created & co-owns the Celebrate Bandra festival along with the Celebrate Bandra Trust. With some of its founders being Bandra born & raised, FHMKTG has a special connect with the festival. Year on year, they bring a renewed passion and continue to put their might behind the festival as their give back to the suburb. This year, along with the collaboration of the Celebrate Bandra Trust & event heads, audiences can expect the festival to be Bigger, Better & Bolder!

NEALE MURRAY

NEALE MURRAY

Festival Director
VINAY GONSALVES

VINAY GONSALVES

Production Consultant
SUKRITI CHOPRA

SUKRITI CHOPRA

Project Manager
HARRY D’SOUZA

HARRY D’SOUZA

Production Controller
VARUN KHARE

VARUN KHARE

SHANE FLETCHER

SHANE FLETCHER

Production Controller
MEGAN FONSECA

MEGAN FONSECA

Project Executive
CHELSEA BAST

CHELSEA BAST

Project Executive
LLYOD D’SOUZA

LLYOD D’SOUZA

Project Executive
SCOTT TELLIS

SCOTT TELLIS

VG JAIGANESH

VG JAIGANESH

RACHNA PANIKKER

RACHNA PANIKKER

VINIL AWTANI

VINIL AWTANI

RENUKA FERNANDES

RENUKA FERNANDES

LENDELL PATEL

LENDELL PATEL

MEGHA PUNJABI

MEGHA PUNJABI

NEEHAR SHRIKHANDAY

NEEHAR SHRIKHANDAY

SIDDHIN SHIRODKAR

SIDDHIN SHIRODKAR

Creative Lead
ALITA LOBO

ALITA LOBO

EVENT HEADS

MINALI THAKKAR

MINALI THAKKAR

Art
MEGHANA BHOGLE

MEGHANA BHOGLE

Oranjuice Entertainment, Western Music
SARITA VIJAYAN

SARITA VIJAYAN

Dance and Film
SUPRIYA SOBTI

SUPRIYA SOBTI

Indian Music
DIPIKA GURNANEY

DIPIKA GURNANEY

Children
DENZIL SMITH

DENZIL SMITH

Theatre
EDGAR MASCARENHAS

EDGAR MASCARENHAS

Sports
HARSH GARG

HARSH GARG

Food
SUYOG SETH

SUYOG SETH

Nature Walk
PARUL MENEZES

PARUL MENEZES

Volunteers
PIYUSH JHA

PIYUSH JHA

Literary Head
PRIYANKA SINHA JHA

PRIYANKA SINHA JHA

Literary Head
KAUSHIK KOPALLE

KAUSHIK KOPALLE

Walks and Tours

GLASSONION STUDIO - DIGITAL & WEBSITE

PRADEEP MATHEWS

PRADEEP MATHEWS

SUNIL KOTIAN

SUNIL KOTIAN

MITCHELL MURRAY

MITCHELL MURRAY

NATASHA K

NATASHA K

OUR SPONSORS

Vijay Sales
Vijay Sales
Dheeraj
Dheeraj
Vijay Sales
Vijay Sales
Dheeraj
Dheeraj

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We wish to thank all the following for their continued support to Celebrate Bandra:

Our partner The Times of India.
Office of the Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone IX, Bandra and Khar Police Stations, Collector-Mumbai Suburban District, Municipal Commissioner's Office, Deputy Municipal Commissioners H West and K East Ward, Asst. Municipal Commissioner H West Ward, Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Traffic Police, Maharashtra Maritime Board and Public Works Dept.
The Trustees of BBRT and the BWRA for the use of their promenades, The Mumbai Port Trust, St. Sebastian Homes Co-operative Society Ltd., St. Paul's Institute of Communication Education, Pioneer Hall, Astro Park - St. Stanislaus Sports Complex, St. Andrews AstroTurf, Impresario and Cuckoo Club for the use of their premises during the festival.
Our partners, Our volunteers, artists, performers, musicians, accompanists and directors for their overwhelming support. Our resident associations together with the ALMs across Bandra and the residents of Bandra for their continued support.

OUR PARTNERS, CURATORS & COLLABORATORS