NAME OF EVENT: Tsunami – Fest By The Bay (2025)
DATE OF EVENT: 3rd – 7th January 2025
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS/ BENEFICIARIES : 15,000+
Objective:
Tsunami 2025, the annual intercollegiate festival hosted by the BMS Department of Lala Lajpatrai College, aimed to bring together students from various colleges to celebrate creativity, competition, and collaboration. With a focus on diverse events spanning cultural, sports, business, and entertainment domains, the fest sought to provide a platform for students to showcase their talents, engage in healthy competition, and foster camaraderie.
Brief Report of the Event:
Tsunami 2025 was held over four action-packed days—January 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th—at Lala Lajpatrai College and various partner venues. The festival witnessed an overwhelming footfall of over 15,000 attendees and featured a mix of thrilling competitions, celebrity appearances, and entertainment showcases.
Day 1: The Pilot Takes Off
The fest commenced with a high-energy PR rally, setting the tone for an exhilarating event. The day’s highlights included:
- Glamour Gala (Cosplay Competition): Participants brought fictional characters to life with stunning costumes. (Judged by Harshita Agarwal)
- & Ms. Tsunami: A personality-based competition that crowned the best talents of the fest. (Judged by Rahul Sharma & Aashika Sadh)
- 8 Mile (Rap Battle): A lyrical showdown featuring intense rap battles. (Judged by Salt & Ace aka Mumbai)
- Pro-Nite: A high-energy DJ night featuring the Daaku Duo at Cosy Box, Lower Parel, ensuring a grand end to Day 1.
Day 2: Binge Begins
Day 2 revolved around sports and strategic competitions:
- Outdoor sports: Included The 30’s (Cricket), Supa Strikas (Football), and Dum Lagake Haisha (Tug of War).
- Indoor competitions: Featured games like House of Aces (Teen Patti), Retro Rewind, and Are You a Lawyer?(Judged by Prof. Mona Thakker Pandya)
Day 3: The Plot Twist
This day focused on drama, debate, and artistic performances:
- Are You a Liar Lawyer? (Part 2): A courtroom-based debate.
- Youth Parliament: A powerful platform for students to voice their opinions on social and political issues. (Judged by Heena Gazali)
- Desi Meets Diva (Group Drama): Theatrical performances blending emotions and storytelling. (Judged by Hanish Lamba & Mandar Chaugle)
- JAM (Just-A-Minute): Quick-thinking and witty speaking competition. (Judged by Sahil Dani)
- Yaadon Ka Safar (Solo Dance): A mesmerizing display of solo dance talent. (Judged by Mayuri Sathe & Gurpreet Singh)
- Tsunamiland (War of DJs): A high-energy DJ battle featuring Luna, Mahek Jafri, Vikrant Kandhari & Roshan Gurbaxani.
- Celebrity Appearance: Actors Surbhi Chandna & Karan Sharma attended the event to promote their song Jaan-E-Jaan.
Day 4: The Season Finale
The concluding day featured grand finales across various competitions:
- Dumpster Battle (Volleyball): A thrilling sports face-off.
- The Secret Library of Tales (Group Dance): A synchronized and storytelling-based dance competition. (Judged by Elisha Mayor & Raj Khan)
- The Notebook of Lost Words (Poetry): A literary event for poetry lovers. (Judged by Chelsi Vanigota)
- Poster Paradox (Painting): A creativity-driven poster-making competition. (Judged by Pranriyad Padayachi)
- Breaking Bid (Shark Tank): A business pitch competition where participants presented entrepreneurial ideas. (Judged by Sandeep Ghag)
- Runway of Reveries (Fashion Show): A glamorous fashion event showcasing unique styles. (Judged by Kimmi Upal, Delzad Aga & Rahul Sharma)
- Stranger Strings (Band Performance): A live music battle featuring talented bands. (Judged by Yash Purohit, Asheer Mohammed & Swapnil Bhanushali)
The grand Closing Ceremony celebrated the top-performing colleges:
- Thakur College – 1st Place
- HR College – 2nd Place
- KC College – 3rd Place
Outcome:
Tsunami 2025 was a resounding success, exceeding all expectations and solidifying its reputation as Mumbai’s premier intercollegiate fest. The event achieved:
- A massive footfall of 15,000+ attendees, creating an unparalleled buzz.
- Successful brand collaborations with AK Digitals (Title Sponsor), LIC (Associate Sponsor), 3 Strategic Sponsors, and 35 Partners.
- Seamless execution by a dedicated team of 114 organizers, including a 7-member core team led by Presidents Umang Kapoor & Jaspreet Singh, Core Advisor Manish Prajapati, and Operations In-Charge Sakina Unwala.
- Strong institutional support from: Trustee: Dr. Sunil Gupta
- Dean: Dr. Neelam Arora
- Principal: Prof. Dr. Harmeet Kaur Bhasin
- Associate Dean: Dr. Arun Poojari
- Tsunami Coordinator: CA Priti Parikh
With its unique events, fierce competitions, celebrity appearances, and vibrant atmosphere, Tsunami 2025 was not just a fest—it was an experience. The festival lived up to its tagline, proving once again that “Yeh Fest Nahi Feeling Hai.”
