AloeMint Media and Million Angles unveil a compelling curtain raiser for Brookfield Properties Speak Out Loud, blending literature, cinema and conversations, highlighted by the launch of Sunita Pant Bansal’s deeply personal book "The Ashes Are Warm".

Brookfield Properties Speak Out Loud festival in Mumbai, curated by AloeMint Media and Million Angles, brings together leading voices from literature, cinema and the arts. Featuring personalities like Naseeruddin Shah and Pooja Bhatt, the festival celebrates storytelling, identity and meaningful cultural conversations.

Mumbai: Million Angles and AloeMint Media unveiled the curtain raiser of Brookfield Properties Speak Out Loud, a thoughtfully curated festival for Brookfield Properties. Set to take place on 24th and 25th April in Spectra, Downtown Powai, the festival brings together voices from literature, cinema and the arts, creating a space for honest conversations and meaningful exchange.

A Personal Book Launch Sets Tone
The curtain raiser set the tone for what promises to be an engaging cultural experience, as the team unveiled the book "The Ashes Are Warm" by Sunita Pant Bansal in the presence of Pooja Bhatt. The moment beautifully brought together literature and cinema through a deeply personal narrative.

Speaking about the book, Sunita Pant Bansal shared an intimate glimpse into its making, recalling how Mahesh Bhatt would send her thoughts on WhatsApp in fragments over time. These reflections, raw and unfiltered, gradually came together to form the book. She expressed that what makes it truly special is the honesty and emotional depth of these exchanges. The evening was also attended by Akash Khurana and Abu Malik, adding to the warmth and significance of the occasion.
Sunita Pant Bansal also mentioned that the richness of these reflections is such that it deserves another book, hinting at a continuing journey of thought and expression.

A Diverse Cultural Lineup Announced
Brookfield Properties Speak Out Loud will feature a diverse and compelling lineup including Naseeruddin Shah, Himani Shivpuri, Jaya Bhattacharya, Smita Bansal, Naved Aslam, Bhawana Somaaya, Pia Benegal, Mohar Basu, SMM Ausaja, Amborish Roychoudhury, Neha Kanabar, Roop Rashi, Dr. Megha Phansalkar and several other noted personalities, each contributing to conversations around storytelling, identity and creative journeys.

The festival is led by Festival Director and Co-founder Aawez Shaikh, Festival Co-Executive Director and Co-founder Jyoti Sainani, and Co Executive Director and Co-founder Manan Jhaveri. Together, they bring a shared vision of building a cultural platform that celebrates expression and fosters meaningful dialogue.
With its strong curatorial vision and an exciting mix of participants, Brookfield Properties Speak Out Loud promises to be a festival where conversations go beyond the stage and stay with the audience long after.

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