Padma Shri Bharat Gupt Graces PinkFest 2025 as Chief Guest

A Renowned Indian classicist, theatre theorist, and cultural analyst

Jaipur | February 24, 2025

PinkFest 2025 commenced on an inspiring and intellectually enriching note with the esteemed presence of Padma Shri Dr. Bharat Gupt as the Chief Guest for the inaugural session. A renowned Indian classicist, theatre theorist, and cultural analyst, Dr. Gupt delivered the inaugural address, offering profound insights that set a thoughtful tone for the three-day celebration of creativity, culture, and community.

In his keynote, Dr. Gupt emphasized the enduring relevance of classical arts, musicology, and the necessity for sustained cultural dialogue in shaping a more conscious and enriched society. His words resonated deeply with artists, scholars, and participants, marking a powerful beginning to the festival.

Throughout the event, Dr. Gupt was an active participant in several dialogue sessions.

His contributions significantly enriched discussions on diverse themes including:

• The Sublime Dimensions of Visual Narratives

• Exploring Tradition

• Miniature Art

• 2025 Visual Texts & Their Contexts: The Graceful Stream of Cultural Narratives

In these sessions, Dr. Gupt explored the confluence of classical thought with contemporary artistic expressions, the preservation of Indian knowledge traditions, and the dynamic interplay between Eastern and Western aesthetic frameworks.

His presence and participation were widely appreciated and celebrated, reinforcing PinkFest 2025 as a platform of deep cultural engagement and intellectual exploration.

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