Imtiaz Ali, Vikas Bahl inaugurate Khidkiyaan Theatre Festival

Filmmakers Imtiaz Ali and Vikas Bahl inaugurated the first edition of 'Khidkiyaan Theatre Festival' organised by casting director Mukesh Chhabra here.
The five-day non-ticketed annual festival that started yesterday with a soulful music performance by lyricist -singer Swanand Kirkire and Jasleen Royal will have its closing ceremony on January 17.
"It's enchanting that in a place like Bombay, there is a festival like Khidkiyaan which gives us an opportunity to participate with theatre... I recommend Khidkiyaan very highly to all people who are interested in story telling and any kind of performing arts," Imtiaz said in a statement.
The inauguration ceremony was hosted by actress Tisca Chopra.

"I am overwhelmed with the fabulous response Khidkiyaan has got from everyone. I didn't expect such a industry to respond so positively to a theatre fest. It feels great that so many people support you when you are promoting such an art and I hope this love continues to grow," Mukesh said.
His father T C Chhabra has produced the plays to be presented during the festival.
Other Bollywood celebrities who attended first day of the gala theatre fest were Ragini Khanna, Yashpal Sharma, and Vijay Raaz.