About Kala Manch
A space for art, expression and meaningful conversations.
Kala Manch is a creative and cultural community in HSR Layout, Bengaluru. We opened our doors so that poets, storytellers, comedians, musicians and listeners would have one warm room to return to — a home for the voice you have been carrying quietly.
We organise our own Open Mics and cultural evenings, and we host events created by independent artists and communities at Kala Manch Studio. Come speak. Come listen. Come belong.
The people behind it
With a shared vision.
Kala Manch Studio was built by a small team who believe Bengaluru needs more intimate rooms for stories, poetry, music and honest conversation.
Nitin Gupta
Founder
Naincy Gupta
Cofounder & Head Operations
Pulkit Agrawal
Cofounder & Investor
Our team
The people who shape the room.
Designers, strategists and hosts who help Kala Manch feel the way it does.
Smriti Tuteja
Interior Designer & Strategy Partner
Bhawni Trivedi
Strategy Partner
Michael
Hosting Partner
What happens here
Many forms, one room.
Open Mic
Poetry & Shayari
Kahani / Storytelling
Hindi Satire
Stand-up Comedy
Music & Bhajan Jamming
Workshops
Community Gatherings
Become part of it.
Attend an evening, take a six-minute slot at the Open Mic, or bring your own event to the studio.