NDTV Creators Manch, in association with Banaras Biennale, is a celebration of creativity, culture and conversations, bringing together artists, creators, thinkers and cultural voices in the historic city of Varanasi on November 29, 2026. Rooted in the rich cultural heritage and timeless spirit of Kashi, the platform aims to create a space for meaningful dialogue, artistic expression and creative exchange. From inspiring conversations to diverse art forms and cultural perspectives, Creators Manch celebrates the people and ideas shaping India’s creative landscape.
Set against the spiritual and cultural backdrop of Varanasi, it is a coming together of tradition and contemporary expression, where creativity finds a voice and culture inspires new conversations.
Key Faces
Kailash Kher
Singer & Music Composer
Akshat Gupta
Writer, Screenwriter & Motivational Speaker
Kavyaraag
Musical Project
Vyomesh Shukla
Writer, Author from Banaras
Prof. Badri Narayan Tiwari
Vice-Chancellor of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Sarvesh Asthana
Humorist from Lucknow
Dr. Rajeshwar Acharya
Vocalist
Quotes
Criticising society is not anti-national; rather, it's an effort to make the country better. If a doctor tells you about your illness, it doesn't mean he's against you; he simply wants you to get well.
If someone can tell their story well, it should be presented in a simple way. In the future, I will try to tell stories in the simplest way possible.
I always wanted to be an Indian writer so that I could be read across India. For that, I chose stories that everyone would like.
