Archive · 10 Sep 2026
AAGHOSHAM Brings Kerala’s Heritage, Cuisine and Arts to Mumbai
AAGHOSHAM is a cultural celebration about Kerala.
Shobha Pillai Coutinho started it in Mumbai in 2024.
In 2026, she partnered with Hari Ayyappan and Archers Entertainment.
The event included traditional dances, music, theatre and drumming.
Guests also enjoyed a large Kerala meal called a Sadhya.
The celebration honoured people who have achieved important things in many fields.
It included stories and tributes connected to Kerala’s history and art.
The organizers hope to take AAGHOSHAM to other cities and eventually to audiences around the world.
AAGHOSHAM was launched in 2024 by Shobha Pillai Coutinho to bring Kerala’s culture to Mumbai.
A 2026 partnership with Hari Ayyappan and Archers Entertainment expanded the event’s production and presentation.
The programme featured Kathakali, Ottam Thullal, Chenda Melam, Mohiniyattam, music and contemporary performances.
Guests were served a traditional Kerala Sadhya on banana leaves in its customary sequence.
AAGHOSHAM Achievers Awards honoured personalities from fields including cinema, music, literature, science, healthcare and education.
- Who
- Shobha Pillai Coutinho, Hari Ayyappan, Archers Entertainment, Kerala artists and AAGHOSHAM award recipients.
- What
- AAGHOSHAM is an immersive celebration of Kerala’s heritage, cuisine, performing arts and achievers.
- When
- It was launched in 2024, with a larger edition presented in 2026.
- Where
- Fairmont Mumbai in Mumbai.
- Why
- To bring the authentic cultural identity of Kerala to audiences in Mumbai and eventually around the world.
- Launch year
- 2024
- 2026 partner
- Hari Ayyappan of Archers Entertainment
- Venue
- Fairmont Mumbai
- Featured cuisine
- Traditional Kerala Sadhya served on banana leaves
- Cultural elements
- Kerala heritage, performing arts, music, cuisine and achievers
- Special publication
- Aaghosham Varthamanam, an event bulletin
- Future vision
- Expansion across cities and eventually to international audiences