Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Mumbai LitFest 2026 Brings Akhtar, Gulzar, Tharoor, Shah Together
Mumbai LitFest is a three-day festival about books and ideas.
It is planned for October 23 to 25, 2026, in Mumbai.
The event will take place at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.
Writers, poets, actors and other guests will talk about their work and interests.
Javed Akhtar is scheduled to launch a book called Three Masters.
Gulzar and Rakhshanda Jalil will share a poetic tribute to Mumbai.
Shashi Tharoor will discuss India’s old philosophical traditions.
Shefali Shah will launch her autobiography.
People can check the festival’s official website and social media for the latest details.
Mumbai LitFest’s 17th edition is scheduled for October 23–25, 2026, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.
The festival programme includes book launches, conversations and author interactions across three days.
Javed Akhtar will launch Three Masters on October 23 in conversation with Sumantra Ghosal.
Gulzar and Rakhshanda Jalil will present a poetic tribute to Mumbai on October 24, while Shashi Tharoor will discuss India’s ancient philosophical traditions.
On October 25, Shefali Shah will launch her autobiography The Audacity of Being; attendees are directed to the festival’s official channels for schedule and registration updates.
- Who
- Authors, poets, journalists, artists and other guests, including Javed Akhtar, Gulzar, Shashi Tharoor and Shefali Shah.
- What
- The 17th Mumbai Literature Festival, featuring conversations, book launches and author interactions.
- When
- October 23–25, 2026.
- Where
- The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai.
- Why
- To bring people together for conversations about books, literature and a range of other subjects.
- Edition
- 17th
- Dates
- October 23–25, 2026
- Venue
- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai
- Javed Akhtar session
- Launch of Three Masters; October 23, 3–4:30 PM
- Gulzar session
- Ek Shayar Iss Sheher Mein; October 24, 2–3 PM
- Shashi Tharoor session
- Deep Routes; October 24, 5–6 PM
- Shefali Shah session
- Launch of The Audacity of Being; October 25, 4:30–5:30 PM
- Attendance information
- The official website and social media handles will provide schedule, registration and venue updates.