Alongside my undergraduate studies at IIT Bombay, I participated in various performing arts-based activities in pursuit of overall personality development to evolve into a multidimensional individual.
Here are the highlights of my accomplishments in this field:
Awarded “Sophomore of the Year,” given to one out of more than 350 hostel residents for outstanding contribution to the performing arts.
Learnt to play 9 musical instruments, sing, perform 6 dance forms, perform 3 forms of dramatics & edit films
Participated in 14 cultural showcases/competitions in college
I was “Head of Events Department” and “Core group member” at IIT Bombay’s Mood Indigo (Asia’s largest college cultural festival with a Net Worth of INR 70M and 143k+ attendees). I led a two-tiered team of over 200 individuals to curate over 100 events and hosted over 60 international artists.
Impact: Reduced event costs by INR 6.5M through cost-sharing models and innovative strategic alliances with organisations:
Negotiated with 300+ artists across 8 genres to achieve INR 3.5M savings (78%) in performance fees
Raised INR 3M through cultural grants and managing the interests of embassies from over 35 countries; hosted 15+ international acts
Key Initiatives: Envisioned ideology shift to experience-based events catering to a broader audience & enhancing the take-back value:
Pioneered “MI’s Got Talent,” attracting 180+ unconventional acts at strategic crowd hotspots to improve street engagement
Enhanced global presence through ‘Global Village,’ a festive arena with cultural exhibits and buskers from 20+ countries
Reforms:
Redesigned “HumorFest” to include trendsetting sub-genres such as topical, sketch, roast, and magic; hosted nine A-list comedians
Revitalized an Open Air Theater resulting in an in-venue attendance of 1,000+ by ensuring continuous event flow and act diversity
I was the “Institute Music Club Convener” of IIT Bombay in 2017 and contributed to the evolution of the music culture on campus while serving 17K+ students.
Impact:
Hosted 25+ events during tenure, a 40% increase year-over-year
Nurtured 100+ talented students by mentoring 6 bands and conducting informal events like Unplugged Night
Reforms:
Enhanced event reach by 1.5 times through creative public relations campaigns: First-ever street busking performances, walk acts, and obsolete-instrument art installations
Increased club engagement by threefold by hosting six unplugged DIY jams and introducing a two-tier band hunt
Participation:
Won the Music General Championship at IIT Bombay in 2018
Placed third in the inter-college band competition at the NITIE Cultural festival in 2017
Performed music at 5 competitions and showcase events
Bagged second position in the IIT Bombay Freshmen Group Dance Competition in 2016
Placed fourth in the IIT Bombay Dance General Championship in 2017
Participated in 6 dance competitions and showcase events;
Awarded “Special mention” for exceptional acting at the IIT Bombay’s inter-hostel performing arts festival in 2017
Represented IIT Bombay in the national Inter-IIT Street Play competition against other IITs in 2016
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