Milli Vikamshi - Artist, Educator, Poet and Curator
Milli Vikamshi, a visionary artist and educator from Lucknow, flourished early in drama and painting. Her talent shone at Lucknow College of Art, winning national awards and a Ministry of Culture scholarship. A renowned independent artist, Milli's solo exhibitions cemented her reputation. Co-founding the AlagAngle Community Art Centre, she mentored students into prestigious design schools like NID and IIT, leaving an enduring mark on art education. Her literary and film pursuits earned international recognition. Milli advocates for music, poetry, film, and social awareness. She exhibited globally, authored poems, and created films showcased internationally. She's also active in Nagpur's theater scene and founded 'AlagAngle Community Art Center' and 'Makers Adda.' Milli remains a driving force in art and education, nurturing the next generation of artists.
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हम बोलते हैं | कवि सम्मेलन | Snehal Wankhede, Pragya Gupta, Vaishali Oastwal, Tejal, Mili Vikamshi | OCLF
On 22nd Nov 2025 06.00 PM TO 06:40 PM
“हम बोलते हैं” brought together five powerful creative voices for an evening of heartfelt poetry at the Orange City Literature Festival. Set against the gentle ambience of the open lawn, the session invited listeners into a space of honesty, emotion, and expressive storytelling.
Each poet brought their own texture and truth, turning the gathering into an intimate celebration of words. The audience listened with complete attention, responding with silence, smiles, and heartfelt appreciation.
A soulful experience that captured the creative pulse of Nagpur, this kavi sammelan left listeners inspired and deeply moved.
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Banaras: A City Woven in Words and Colours | Mona Verma and Milli Vikamshi in Conversation with Iti Khurana | OCLF
On 22nd Nov 2025 2.00 PM TO 2:40 PM
This vibrant session brought together author and poet Mona Verma and award-winning artist and curator Milli Vikamshi for a soulful exploration of Banaras. In conversation with marketing and publicity expert Iti Khurana, the dialogue unfolded as a sensory and emotional journey into one of India’s most timeless cities.
The speakers reflected on Banaras as a place where life and death coexist with grace, where colours carry stories, and where every ghat, alley, and ritual holds centuries of memory. Mona Verma spoke about the city’s sculptural identity, its spiritual depth, and the poetic imagery that defines its essence. Milli Vikamshi shared her own lived connection with Banaras, describing it as a city filled with generosity, surreal beauty, and a quiet acceptance of both beginnings and endings.
Together, they explored Banaras as a city of devotion, art, rituals, and resilience, offering insights from literature, visual art, history, and personal experience. The audience was transported into the heart of a place that remains alive with colour, culture, and creative inspiration.