The 16th edition of Viva VIBGYOR, India’s largest international school arts festival, concluded with grand celebrations in Bangalore. The prestigious event witnessed Rishabh Rahul Bhalgat, a native of Pune, claim the top honor along with a cash prize of ₹1 lakh.
Khemani Tanay and Vidha Sandeep Punmiya from Surat secured the position of First Runners-Up, while the DWM Crew from Pune clinched the Second Runners-Up title.
After two intense audition rounds and a thrilling knockout stage, 16 teams advanced to the Semi-Finals. The competition drew over 100,000 students from 3,332 schools across 14 countries, including Mexico, the USA, Bhutan, Thailand, Kuwait, Dubai, Bahrain, and Nepal, along with participation from all Indian states.
Viva 16 served as a global platform to showcase exceptional talent in arts, sports, and culture. The journey began with the Stars Ensemble, where participants delivered 90-second high-energy performances, judged on creativity, stage presence, and skill. The Knockout Round emphasized originality, narrowing the field further to 16 teams for the Semi-Finals.
The Semi-Finals were held on December 14 at the Siddhartha Convention Center, Bengaluru, where six extraordinary performers qualified for the Finals. The Grand Finale took place on December 15 at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Bengaluru, with winners determined based on innovation, technical skills, and audience feedback.
The panel of distinguished judges added prestige and credibility to the event.Neelam Nanda (Mrs.Universe 2021),Mythili Roy (Cine Artist and Choreographer),Arpita Chakraborty (Playback Singer),Guinness Sunil Joseph (Chief Editor, URF World Records Pvt. Ltd.),Pooja Kale (Dance Educator),Vaibhav Ghuge (Renowned Choreographer)
The winners included Rishabh Rahul Bhalgat (Pune) as the Winner, Khemani Tanay & Vidha Sandeep Punmiya (Surat) as First Runners-Up, and DWM Crew (Pune) as Second Runners-Up. Other finalists were Vaiga Sai Vivek (Bangkok), Arohi Nilesh Purkar (Pune), V Queens (Mumbai), and KDC Group (Mumbai).
The winners were felicitated by the Founder Chairman Rustom Kerawalla, Vice-Chairperson Kavita Kerawalla, and Sukrut Gejji, CEO of Game Theory.
The event was further graced by the presence of M. Satish Reddy, a dedicated public servant and the MLA of BommanahalliConstituency, serving since 2008 in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
The 16th edition of Viva VIBGYOR successfully celebrated the diversity of talent, providing a global platform for young stars to shine. The festival continues to inspire and set benchmarks for excellence in arts, sports, and culture.
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