Izhaar

“All the world's a stage, and all the men and women, merely players.” — William Shakespeare

It's on the biggest stage where true legends are born. The power to captivate an audience, make them laugh, cry, or cheer, comes only to those who dare to shine.

From Kartik Aaryan's iconic monologue to Joaquin Phoenix's unforgettable performance as Joker, these performances have left the world in awe. Now, it's your turn to create a masterpiece.

Step into the spotlight with Izhaar, the mono-act competition by Manfest-Varchasva. This is where individual stars rise, owning the stage and stealing hearts. Don't miss your chance to shine and show the world what you're made of.

This is a solo event; however, an additional helper is allowed.

Submission/performance may be in English/Hindi.

Only registered individuals will be allowed to participate.

Participants have the freedom to choose their act from either of the two forms — Narration or Method Acting.

Participants need to send a recording of their past/present performance. The video can have a maximum duration of 1 minute.

Send the submission to theatre@iiml-manfestvarchasva.com. For more details, refer to the Event Doc. Last date for submission: 26 January 2026. Naming convention: MV 2025-26_Izhaar_ParticipantName.

Shortlisted participants will perform at the IIM Lucknow campus during Manfest-Varchasva between 6–8 February 2026.

Each participant will have 5 minutes to perform, followed by 2 minutes for Q/A.