2025 – 2026

Nutan Hanumant Dalvi
Nutan began her career in accounts after completing a B.Com from Mumbai University, but her heart was always on stage. Actively involved in Mumbai’s theatre circuit, she has performed in one-act plays and state-level competitions, gaining experience in acting. For the past year, she has led creative classes for children in storytelling, dance, and art. Through the Goshtarang Fellowship, she seeks to deepen her understanding of theatre for young audiences.
Santosh Ramesh Shete
Santosh, from Ghatshendra in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, holds Master’s degrees in Performing Arts and Social Work from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. A passionate writer of poems and plays, he has actively participated in theatre competitions. Through the Goshtarang Fellowship, he aims to explore children’s literature and create meaningful stories that inspire and nurture young minds.


Pooja Khanolkar
Pooja, from Kudal in Sindhudurg, holds a Master’s in Theatre from Lalit Kala Kendra, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and is a trained Kathak Visharad. Pooja seamlessly blends the discipline of classical dance with the emotional and creative range of theatre. Deeply rooted in the world of performance since childhood, her journey has been shaped by a love for storytelling and stagecraft. In June 2025, she joined Goshtarang as a Fellow, contributing to the program’s mission of bringing powerful, meaningful stories to children through theatre.
