The Vaayu Fest

the stage of the Vaayu fest

Vaayu Fest, also known as Vaayu, is an inter-collegiate fest hosted by the Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Mumbai, India. It typically takes place towards the end of January. Vaayu's focus is on empowerment, aligning with its tagline "Get Empowered." The fest strives to empower the youth of the nation through various activities and initiatives. It serves as a platform for fostering positive change and has gained popularity among colleges in and around Mumbai.

Unlike most college fests, Vaayu centres around a theme, dedicating itself to embodying the essence of that theme and promoting societal improvements. Originating in 2010 as Mayhem, the fest was rebranded as Vaayu Fest in 2012. Since then, it has steadily gained recognition and secured a position among the prominent college fests in the country.

Events

Shaan at the Vaayu fest

Vaayu fest aims to offer a variety of cultural activities, creating a platform for students to display their skills in fields such as music, dance, drama, art, and literature. Vaayu cultivates a culture that encompasses lively contests, captivating performances, insightful discussions, and interactive workshops.

One of the fest's highlights is the Pronites segment, featuring well-known artists and performers who deliver energetic shows on the college grounds. This segment draws a large audience, generating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and vitality. The festival has welcomed accomplished figures like Shaan, Jasleen Royal, Anubhav Singh Bassi, Samay Raina, and Armaan Malik, as well as hosting various casts from movies like Airlift, Jersey, Chhichore, Cirkus, and more.

Vaayu also distinguishes itself through innovative concept nights, which add an extra dimension to the fest's ambiance. These concept nights, such as the Glow Party featured within the Dancing DJ night and a Bollywood night, enhance the festive experience, and create lasting memories for participants. Vaayu's growing popularity positions it as a highly anticipated event for cultural enthusiasts both in Mumbai and beyond.

Initiatives

Khwaab

Khwaab is an annual pre-fest event of Vaayu Fest where the core team collaborates with an NGO to engage underprivileged children in enjoyable activities. This initiative aims to empower those less fortunate and provides an environment for them to realize their potential and dreams.

Dance competition at the Vaayu Fest

Saahil

Saahil was a Vaayu fest initiative to contribute towards cleaning Mumbai's beaches. In partnership with Mumbai Ploggers, the event raised awareness about waste management and environmental concerns in the city. The Vaayu team organized a beach cleanup drive at Prabhadevi, taking a step towards positive change.

Umeed- A Ray of Hope

Giving back to society is a core principle at Vaayu. Collaborating with St. Jude’s India ChildCare Centres, Vaayu organized “Umeed- A Ray of Hope” to provide pediatric cancer patients with an uplifting day. The event included music sessions and dance performances to offer respite from their treatment-related stress.

Dialogue: Create, Inspire, Empower

Vaayu fest hosts the annual event "Dialogue: Create, Inspire, Empower," featuring discussions with individuals from various fields. This panel educates the young audience on pressing issues like gender fluidity and mental health. Additionally, a student segment highlights youth concerns.

Qadar

Qadar is an initiative to raise funds and highlight the challenges faced by the less privileged. It addresses different themes each season, often focused on societal change. Through Qadar, Vaayu has raised funds for the betterment of children of sex workers in Mumbai and collaborated with celebrities for charitable causes.

Serendipity – Unravel the Power of your Subconscious

“Serendipity – Unravel the Power of your Subconscious” was a workshop hosted by Ms. Monica Singhal, the driving force behind Hari Om Smiles. As a life coach and motivational speaker, she discussed mental well-being and self-development. The workshop aimed to raise awareness about deteriorating mental health and ways to improve it.

Celebrity Guest Appearance

Dancing DJ Rahill at Vaayu'22

Ranveer Singh at Vaayu'22 to promote Cirkus

1. Promotions
   • The star cast of Chhichore
   • Ranveer Singh, Rohit Shetty
   • Akshay Kumar for Airlift
   • Shahid Kapoor for Jersey
   • Kartik Aryan and Kriti Sanon for Shehzada
   • Shraddha Kapoor for Tu Jhoothi Mai Makkar
   • Rohit Saraf, Prajakta Kohli and Ranvijay Singh for Mismatched
   • Prateek Kuhad for The Way that Lovers Do (Album Launch)
2. Bollywood Nights
   • Shaan
   • Jasleen Royal
   • Darshan Rawal
   • Armaan Malik
3. Comedy Nights
   • Anubhav Singh Bassi
   • Samay Raina
   • Biswa Kalyan Rath
   • Karunesh Talwar

References

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