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UK DJ collective Dialled In and comic Biswa Kalyan Rath headline Kalaa Utsavam festival
✍️ The Straits Times
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 10:18 AM
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The Kalaa Utsavam cultural festival will feature late‑night DJ sets by the UK‑based group Dialled In and will be headlined by Indian stand‑up comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath.
The upcoming Kalaa Utsavam festival has announced a line‑up that blends electronic music with comedy. Late‑night performances will be delivered by Dialled In, a DJ collective based in the United Kingdom, known for its eclectic mixes and high‑energy sets.
Indian stand‑up star Biswa Kalyan Rath will serve as the headline act, bringing his signature observational humour to the festival audience. Rath, who rose to prominence through online sketches and live shows, is expected to draw a sizable crowd of young urban listeners.
Organisers describe the event as a platform that celebrates contemporary art forms across borders, aiming to attract both local and expatriate communities. Details on ticketing and exact timings have been released on the festival’s official channels.
The inclusion of an international DJ act alongside a popular Indian comic underscores the festival’s commitment to a diverse, cross‑cultural program, positioning Kalaa Utsavam as a notable addition to the region’s entertainment calendar.
Indian stand‑up star Biswa Kalyan Rath will serve as the headline act, bringing his signature observational humour to the festival audience. Rath, who rose to prominence through online sketches and live shows, is expected to draw a sizable crowd of young urban listeners.
Organisers describe the event as a platform that celebrates contemporary art forms across borders, aiming to attract both local and expatriate communities. Details on ticketing and exact timings have been released on the festival’s official channels.
The inclusion of an international DJ act alongside a popular Indian comic underscores the festival’s commitment to a diverse, cross‑cultural program, positioning Kalaa Utsavam as a notable addition to the region’s entertainment calendar.