To recognize and reward the best in Indian theatre, The Mahindra and Mahindra group is proud to present META (Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards) for the fourth consecutive year. The only award of its kind, META is designed to showcase the best in theatre being produced in India.

The objective of META is to encourage all aspects of theatre craft such as playwriting, set, costume and light design, direction and performance. The Mahindra Excellence In Theatre Awards has been instituted by the Mahindra Group, in continuation of their commitment to promoting theatre.

In its fourth year, the call for entries inviting the best of theatre from all over the Country has begun. All the productions that are entered and clear the eligibility criteria are viewed by an esteemed selection committee, the shortlisted plays are nominated and the Nominations are announced on the META website.

During the first week of March the nominated productions are staged in Delhi where The Jury views them, the best of the best are announced at the Glittering awards night at the end of the week

Please click here for information detailing the eligibility and application criteria

*The above information is courtesy the META Committee.