Actor Urmila Mahanta graced Mood Indigo 2025, Asia’s largest college cultural festival, as a Celebrity Guest for the Street Play category at IIT Bombay, bringing star power and regional pride to one of India’s most prestigious student-led platforms.

Mood Indigo, held annually at IIT Bombay, is renowned for celebrating creativity, social consciousness, and youth-driven expression. Drawing participants from across India and abroad, the festival is especially known for its powerful street plays that tackle pressing social issues through raw, impactful performances. This year’s edition once again transformed the campus into a vibrant arena of ideas, energy, and artistic dialogue.

During the event, Urmila witnessed a series of thought-provoking themes and compelling performances, applauding the participants for their courage, originality, and ability to spark conversation through theatre. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm, as students poured passion and purpose into every act, creating an unforgettable experience for audiences and judges alike.

Hailing from Assam, Urmila Mahanta’s presence carried special significance. As an Assamese actor who has steadily built her space in Indian cinema, her role at Mood Indigo symbolised the growing visibility of Northeast voices on national cultural stages. Her journey continues to inspire young artists from the region, proving that talent rooted in regional identity can resonate far beyond geographical boundaries.

The event concluded on a high note, with widespread appreciation for the organisers and participants who brought together creativity, discipline, and social awareness in a seamless celebration of youth expression.

Urmila’s participation at Mood Indigo 2025 stood as a proud moment not only for the festival, but also for Assam and the Northeast—highlighting how regional stories and perspectives are shaping India’s cultural future.