Why is Mood Indigo famous?

Mood Indigo, affectionately known as MoodI or MI, is the cultural and signature festival of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. It is usually held towards the end of December every year. Started in 1971 by a group of students, it has attracted considerable media attention and numerous sponsors over time.

What is the meaning of Mood Indigo?

It can also define a mood—of melancholy, of mystery in the dark hues, or joy and vitality in lighter variations. Indigo is a dye that demands discipline to use.

Who was Miss Mood Indigo 2013?

Miss India Earth 2013 Sobhita Dhulipala, Miss India 2013 2nd runner up Zoya Afroz and Miss Universe India 2013 Manasi Moghe were the judges at Mood Indigo, IIT Bombay’s annual festival’s beauty pageant titled, ‘She Got The Look’.

Will Mood Indigo happen this year?

Mood Indigo, the cult festival at IIT-Bombay (IITB), will go hybrid this year and this is happening for the first time in its long history. Announcing the same primarily on social media, FPJ learnt that the decision was taken given the pandemic like situation still prevalent in the city.

Is Mood Indigo happening in 2021?

Dec 2021 Dates Unconfirmed | Mumbai, India | Performance.

What is Mood Indigo Festival?

Mood Indigo is also held in over 1500+ colleges and universities before ending in IIT Bombay. A group of the first Mood Indigo organizers – gave the festival its name from Duke Ellington ‘s Jazz piece ‘Mood Indigo’. Mood Indigo had a legacy of organisers that include Nandan Nilekani, Anand Sivakumaran among others.

What is the history of mi Mood Indigo?

Mood Indigo was started back in 1973, with a budget of ₹ 5,000, contributed partly by the IIT Bombay Gymkhana and partly by advertisements. The 1981 edition of MI saw the widely celebrated duo of music stalwarts Asha Bhosle and R D Burman perform at the Indian Music Night.

What were the highlights of Mood Indigo’s 81st Anniversary in Mumbai?

Classical Concerts, Rock Shows, Bonfires, and Jamming that went on till dawn were amongst the other highlights of MI’81. From a sponsorship of around 5 lakhs in 1993, Mood Indigo had grown to have a budget of around 24 lakh INR in 1997.

What is the golden jubilee edition of Mood Indigo?

It is you who make Mood Indigo the spectacle it is. Ek Sunhera Karwaan is the nostalgic celebration of this remarkable journey, the festival as a celebration of the strings that connect people to weave this beautiful tapestry of experiences year after year. With this, we present to you the Golden Jubilee edition of Mood Indigo: ‘एक सुनहरा कारवा’.