The much-awaited Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2025 in Mumbai was inaugurated on Saturday by Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra's Minister of Cultural Affairs and Information Technology, who also served as the chief guest. The event was marked by great enthusiasm, signaling the start of the city's biggest cultural celebration, which marks its silver jubilee this year.

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2025, known for its vibrant cultural displays, showcased the innovation and enthusiasm of the youth. One of the major highlights this year was the Dadasaheb Phalke Film City exhibit. A stunning sculpture of a silver screen cinematic horse, conceptualised by Swati Mhase Patil, celebrated the artistic contributions of Phalke.