Shri. Suresh Kalmadi
President of Pune Festival
At the very outset,
I bow in reverence to Lord Ganesha, the divine embodiment of knowledge and wisdom.
This year we are celebrating the 37th edition of the Pune Festival—one of the country’s most prodigious and culturally resplendent spectacles. I find myself both humbled and elated to share my thoughts on this momentous occasion.
Following my retirement as a pilot from the Indian Air Force, I ventured into active politics. My political journey has been both eventful and fulfilling—having served as President of the Pune City Congress and later the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, four-time Member of the Rajya Sabha, three-time Member of Lok sabha from Pune and as Union Minister of State for Railways.
Parallel to this political peregrination, my foray into the domain of sports administration culminated in a 13-year-long stewardship of the Indian Olympic Association. I was privileged to represent India on the global sports stage, orchestrating epoch-defining events like the Afro-Asian Games in Hyderabad, the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune and the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. Across numerous cities, I have worked to nurture a sporting culture by organizing several national-level competitions.
Passionate – Dedicated – Professional
One Event,
Many Dimensions
Experience a spectacular fusion of tradition, talent, and togetherness at the Pune Festival.
From soulful music to vibrant dance, literature to sports — every moment is a celebration of culture.
Join us in honoring the spirit of unity that has lit up Pune for over three glorious decades.
Mother of All Festivals
Music
Music
Singing, Playing, Dancing, Classical Vocal, Easy Music, Devotional Music, Pop Music, Western Music, Juggling of Instruments by National and International Artists
Dance
Dance
Maharashtra’s folk dance, folk music, Visions of Folk Art, Folk Drama, Lavani festival, Talent Hunt Shows for budding artists in Pune and shows by established artists, Ugavate Tare And Indradhanu – mega showcase of events, SaptrangCultural
Cultural
Pune Festival, features a wide range of popular dramas in Bengali, Gujarati, Sindhi, Hindi, and English. Kerala Festival, Bengal Festival, Kolhapur Festival are also staged
Ugavate Tare
Ugavate Tare
‘Ugavate Tare’ for the age group of 7-14 years and ‘Indradhanu’ for the age group of 15-25 years every year. Apart from Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Western dance, classical singing, devotional songs, instrumental music, film songs, drama songs, singing of Powade, various art forms are performed by emerging and budding artists. In a sense, this has to be considered as an epiphany.Dramas
Dramas
Pune Festival, features a wide range of popular dramas in Bengali, Gujarati, Sindhi, Hindi, and English. Kerala Festival, Bengal Festival, Kolhapur Festival are also staged.Sports
Sports
sports events like Vintage car and Motorcycle Rally, Ashtavinayak rally, octagon rally, water sports, golf competition, Roll Ball Competition, trekking, bullock cart competition, rowing, body building competition, wrestling competition, motocross, Skating contest, ice skating, cycling race, yoga, Mallakhamb, Dirt track etc.
Madhuri Dixit
Sunidhi Chauhan
Daler Mehndi
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Anupam Kher
Usha Uthup
Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Malaika Arora
Sonu Nigam
Inaugurated by Icons
Renuka Choudhary & Nita Ambani 2005
PT Bhimsen Joshi & PC Alexander - 1996
Ustad Zakir Hussain
Ajay-Atul
Anil Kapoor -2015
Indian actor and film producer
Jackie Shroff -2015
Indian actor and former model
Urmila Matondkar
Indian actress and politician
Rahul Bajaj
Chairperson of the Bajaj Group
Sachin Pilgaonkar
Indian actor and director
Jeetendra & Karishma Kapoor
Raja Sajan Mishra
Gurudass Mann-1996
Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare -2003
Renuka Choudhary & Nita Ambani 2005
Eminent Presence
It was astonishing to see the various events organized at the Pune Festival. Procession, Singing, Playing, Dancing, Classical Vocal, Easy Music, Devotional Music, Pop Music, Western Music, Juggling of Instruments by National and International Artists, All India Urdu Mushaira, Marathi and Hindi Humorous poetry convention, Keral Festival, Kolhapur Festival, Bengal Festival, Maharashtra’s folk dance, folk music, Visions of Folk Art, Folk Drama, Lavani festival, Talent Hunt Shows for budding artists in Pune and shows by established artists, Ugavate Tare And Indradhanu – mega showcase of events, Saptrang, Felicitation of Prominent people from various field, seminars and workshops on tourism, Felicitating Ganesh Mandals celebrating their centenary year, Ganesh Mandal Decoration competition, Clean Slum contest, Drama Festival in regional languages like Marathi, Hindi, Gujrati, English and Sindhi, Gujarati Dayaro, One act play competition, Ganesh picture exhibition, mimicry, Magic Show, Talent shows are various such events thriving at Pune Festival.
International Presence
Representatives of other countries
Representatives from other countries like America, Russia, China, Britain, Germany, Italy, South Africa, France, Japan, Canada, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, Holland, Turkey, Africa, Belgium, Hungary, Thailand, Peru, Mexico, Cuba, Spain, Austria, Australia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Nigeria have also attended the Pune Festival. The Ambassador of India in this country or the representative of businessmen in Pune, due to the Pune Festival, certainly benefited the city of Pune.
Pune Mahotsav is a mirror of our glorious heritage and Tradition . Often on the road to progress society loses it identity and values but not Pune it’s different because of it’s citizens Applause
I distinctly recall my first performance here. I count myself among the fortunate few who have been an integral part of this festival since its very inception. It is solely by Lord Ganesha’s grace that the Pune Festival has attained such immense popularity among Punekars.
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