Megastar Mammootty to Inaugurate MBIFL 2024, South India’s Premier Literary Festival
South India’s largest festival of letters, MBIFL 2024, will witness the grand inauguration by none other than the legendary Megastar Mammootty. The fifth edition of this literary extravaganza is scheduled to kick off at 3 PM on February 8 at the Nishagandhi auditorium in Kanakakunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram. Known for bringing to life characters from the works of iconic writers like Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, MT Vasudevan Nair, Zacharia, and CV Sreeraman, Mammootty’s presence is expected to add a captivating allure to the event. The festival, themed around “Exploring Plurality,” will bring together eminent personalities from diverse fields, including T. Padmanabhan, Paul Zacharia, M Mukundan, K. Satchidanandan, and more, creating a platform for engaging discussions that transcend genres and languages.
MBIFL 2024, spanning from February 8 to 11 at Kanakakunnu Palace, aims to delve into diverse perspectives, subcultures, and identities through more than 300 writers and thinkers from around the world. The theme gains significance in today’s context, where forces challenging diversity and tolerance are on the rise. The festival promises enriching sessions featuring solos, dialogues, discussions, and readings of poetry and prose, showcasing the collective wisdom of thinkers, writers, scholars, and luminaries across various domains. Registration is required for entry, and more details can be found on the official website www.mbifl.com.
