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"I did not start THE OTHER FESTIVAL as a sure shot. I knew that it would be a long and lonely journey…but then I am a pioneer…I come from a family of self starters...and we know what it is like to be out there all alone hacking through the bushes...it will take time but I am very, very proud of the Madras audiences who are the best and the most mature in India for the alternative arts…" Anita Ratnam

The Other Festival was unlike any other in Chennai (Madras). Ever.

And has not been experienced in any other city, metro, town or village in India.
In short it was different.

ANITA RATNAM, noted dancer of international repute and art administrator and
RANVIR SHAH, theatre director, art critic and businessman
conceived, named and worked for this event from 1998 to 2006.

Aided by many professionals in the world of art, painting and advertising,
The Other Festival was a group effort.

For further details visit www.theotherfestival.com