"Anhoni ko honi kar de..." If you didn't instinctively do a little shoulder dance reading that, you need this event more than anyone. Tomorrow night ( Friday, Jan 9 ), Hon. MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar  and KCT Entertainment  are turning Katra Garden  into a time machine for the Neighbourhood Winter Festival . We are talking about the OG bromance Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, and Rishi Kapoor—back on the big screen. Forget your Netflix queue; watching Anthony Gonsalves jump out o

Mumbai rarely synchronises. Noise overlaps noise. Agendas collide. Even celebration usually arrives fragmented. Which is why the evening of December 18 at Bandra Fort felt almost unreal in its coherence. The opening night of the Neighbourhood Winter Festival  did not attempt to dominate the city. It invited it to gather, to listen, and to participate. And at the centre of this gathering stood Merlin Dsouza . Not as a star demanding attention.But as a conductor shaping emotion

Okay, stop doom-scrolling and listen up because your Tuesday night plans just got sorted. If you thought Carter Road was just for sunset walks and corn on the cob, you are about to be proven wrong. Tonight (Jan 6), the Neighbourhood Winter Festival (NWF) '25-'26  is dropping a cultural bomb that is going to live rent-free in our heads. We are talking about the dance drama "Pavitra Tulsi: A Tale of Faith and Fire." The legendary Sandip Soparrkar  and the iconic 90s queen Shant

Yeehaw, Mumbai! If you weren't at Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana (WCG) last night, you legitimately missed out on the most wholesome, high-energy hoedown of the year. The Neighbourhood Winter Festival (NWF) '25-'26 , presented by Hon. Minister Ashish Shelar , just proved that Santacruz has serious country soul. We are talking cowboy hats, boots, and a crowd that was absolutely ready to line dance the night away. It wasn't just a concert; it was a full-blown mood . As your offic

Bandra Wonderland began with a simple but audacious idea. In December 2023, Rahool N Kanal , founder of the I Love Mumbai Foundation , put up a Christmas tree at the Carter Road Amphitheatre on the Bandra promenade. What followed was not incremental growth or polite public interest. It became a cultural behemoth. Over the course of the event’s run, attendance numbers swelled to staggering proportions. People poured in not just from Bandra or Mumbai, but from across the city

Dust off your boots and get ready for a night of rhythm and soul. The Neighbourhood Winter Festival '25–'26  is bringing a slice of country charm to the city with a spectacular evening dedicated to line dancing, live music, and community spirit. On Sunday, January 4th, 2026 , the Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana  in Santacruz West will transform into a haven for country music lovers. The event promises an unforgettable experience, headlined by the sensational Sheridan Brass , per

Okay, we need to talk about where you're spending Christmas night because if your answer isn't Carter Road, you’re doing it wrong. The timeline is already spiraling over the "Lights of Hope" installation, but Day 2 (Dec 25) is about to be a total cultural reset. While South Bombay is busy being overpriced, Bandra is giving us a full-blown festival lineup for free . The math is definitely mathing. If you don't show up, don't cry when your Instagram feed is flooded with neon li

If you woke up today and your Instagram feed isn't flooded with vintage convertibles and pop-up headlights, you were definitely at the wrong event last night. The Neighbourhood Winter Festival (NWF)  just dropped its most aesthetic chapter yet. Hon. MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar  and KCT Entertainment  didn't just organise a car rally; they turned the streets from Carter Road to Bandstand into a moving museum. The energy was electric fairy lights, revving engines, and a crowd that l

It is Monday night. You have two options: cry about your unread emails or stand on Hill Road and watch a fleet of vintage beauties roll by like they own the place. Hon. MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar  Ji and KCT Entertainment  have decided that Bandra needs a "Main Character" moment to kick off the Christmas week. We are talking about the Christmas Car Parade  starting tonight at 8:35 PM . This isn't just traffic; it’s an aesthetic. If you aren't posting a story of a classic Mercedes

"I can talk English, I can walk English, I can laugh English..." If you didn't read that in Amitabh Bachchan's voice, we can't be friends. Listen, Sunday nights are usually reserved for the "Sunday Scaries," but Hon. MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar  and KCT Entertainment  have decided to fix that. They are screening the 1982 classic Namak Halaal  at the Bandra Fort Amphitheatre  for FREE . We are talking about watching Big B, Smita Patil, and Shashi Kapoor on a massive screen with the

If you thought the Neighbourhood Winter Festival (NWF)  peaked yesterday, you are wrong. The timeline is spiraling again because Hon. MLA Adv. Ashish Shelar Ji  and KCT Entertainment  have decided that one banger night wasn't enough. Tonight (Friday, Dec 19), the Bandra Fort Amphitheatre  is getting taken over by True Blue Goa's most chaotic-good live band. This isn't just a gig, it's a core chapter of the massive NWF saga. We are talking about the "Goa Vibe" arriving in Ban

If you are currently stressing about Christmas plans in Mumbai, stop immediately. The universeand by universe, I mean Hon. MLA Adv. Ashish Ji Shelar has aligned to drop the biggest cultural flex of the season. Tonight at the Neighbourhood Winter Festival , we aren't just getting a gig; we are getting a full-blown musical production titled "Merlin & The All Stars: It's Christmas Time."  And the best part? It is Open to All . No guest lists, no "do you know who I am" drama at

If you are scrambling for Christmas plans in Mumbai that don't involve a cover charge or a guestlist, you can officially stop spiraling. The Neighbourhood Winter Festival  has dropped its schedule, and the December 18th gig at Bandra Fort is the one you need to bookmark. We are talking about an open-air amphitheatre, sea breeze, and a massive lineup led by Merlin Dsouza all for zero cost . It’s the kind of "main character" evening that usually costs ₹2000+ at a club, but here

Okay, stop doom-scrolling for a second because the timeline is about to get very wholesome. Mumbai’s "winter" (read: 24°C and a light breeze) just got its main character moment. The Neighbourhood Winter Festival (NWF)  has officially taken over the timeline, and it’s not just an event, it’s a full cultural reset for the suburbs. Here is the major update: AltBollywood  has officially entered the chat as the Official Online Prachaaran Partner . That means while you are living y

Stop scrolling and look at the calendar. It is December 15, 2025 , which means the wait is officially over. The Neighbourhood Winter Festival  has hit the ground running today, and the timeline is already buzzing. If you are in Mumbai and you aren't planning your life around this for the next month, are you even living? This isn't just an event; it's the annual cultural reset for the suburbs. The energy in Bandra-Khar-Santacruz just shifted, and we are absolutely here for it.

Okay, stop everything you are doing because the group chat is about to blow up. If you thought Mumbai winters were just about dodging smog and pretending to wear sweaters, think again. The Neighbourhood Winter Festival (NWF) '25-'26  is officially here, and the vibes? Absolute main character energy . This isn't just another event; it is a massive cultural gift to the city from Hon. Minister Ashish Shelar , the Minister of Cultural Affairs. He has turned the Bandra-Khar-Santac

Remember the days when parents would scold us for watching too many cartoons or playing video games all day? They would say, "Padhai kar lo, isme koi career nahi hai"  (Study hard, there's no career in this). Well, times have changed, and now the government itself is saying: This is the future. Recently, the MAAC Manifest 2025  was held at the Rangsharda Auditorium in Mumbai, and it wasn't just another college fest. It was a landmark event attended by Adv. Ashish Shelar, the