Prem Utsav 2025: A Global First - 23 Stories, 23 Languages, One Stage
July 24, 2025 12:49:56 IST MTG editorial
In a landmark celebration of India's linguistic and cultural diversity, Idea's Annual Festival, in collaboration with Pasban-e-Adab, proudly presents Prem Utsav 2025 - a theatrical tribute like never before. For the first time in the world, 23 stories by literary legend Shri Munshi Premchand will be brought to life on stage, each in a different language, by one theatre group on one stage.
The event will run from 31st July to 3rd August 2025 at Sydenham College, Churchgate, Mumbai, and will travel to the prestigious Parliament House, Delhi from 9th to 11th August 2025.
Prem Utsav 2025 – Multilingual Stage Play Schedule
Witness 23 stories by Munshi Premchand in 23 languages, performed for the first time ever by one group on one stage. A celebration of India's linguistic and literary diversity.
📅 31ST JULY 2025
NAME OF THE STORY
LANGUAGE
TIME
DURATION
KHAUF E RUSWAI
MARATHI
16:00 hrs
25 mins
KHUDI
DOGRI
16:30 hrs
15 mins
POOS KI RAAT
SANSKRIT
16:45 hrs
30 mins
RASHTRIYA KA SEWAK
BODO
17:30 hrs
7 mins
PAGAL HATHI
MANIPURI
17:45 hrs
10 mins
GRAHNITI
PUNJABI
18:00 hrs
40 mins
📅 1ST AUGUST 2025
NAME OF THE STORY
LANGUAGE
TIME
DURATION
MOUT AUR ZINDAGI
KASHMIRI
17:00 hrs
15 mins
ANUBHAV
NEPALI
17:30 hrs
25 mins
JADU
KONKANI
18:00 hrs
10 mins
NADAN DOST
ASSAMESE
18:15 hrs
20 mins
MERI RACHNA
SINDHI
18:45 hrs
30 mins
📅 2ND AUGUST 2025
NAME OF THE STORY
LANGUAGE
TIME
DURATION
KAFAN
TELUGU
17:00 hrs
30 mins
SAUTAN
TAMIL
17:30 hrs
30 mins
MS. PADMA
MALAYALAM
18:00 hrs
30 mins
KAATIL
KANNADA
18:30 hrs
30 mins
MASOOM BACCHA
BENGALI
19:00 hrs
30 mins
JWALA MUKHI
GUJARATI
19:30 hrs
40 mins
📅 3RD AUGUST 2025
NAME OF THE STORY
LANGUAGE
TIME
DURATION
DURGA KA MANDIR
MAITHILI
15:00 hrs
40 mins
SAWA SER GEHOON
SANTHALI
15:45 hrs
30 mins
BADE GHAR KI BETI
HINDI
16:15 hrs
25 mins
HAJ - E - AKBAR
URDU
16:45 hrs
25 mins
ABHAGAN
ORIYA
17:15 hrs
30 mins
MOTERAM KI DIARY
BHOJPURI
17:45 hrs
45 mins
This extraordinary initiative is more than a performance - it is a mission to preserve the richness of Indian languages and uphold cultural integrity. In an age of rapid globalization, Prem Utsav 2025 serves as a powerful reminder that every language is our language, and every story a thread in India's literary tapestry.
Speaking about the vision, the organisers shared, "We aim to celebrate not just the stories of Premchand ji, but the soul of India's many tongues through theatre. It's our way of honouring the narratives that have shaped generations."
As one of the most ambitious theatre events ever attempted, Prem Utsav 2025 is set to make history and rekindle love for regional literature among audiences old and new.
*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.
