Mumbai, Jan 29: Actor Pankaj Tripathi has described the selection of his play Lailaaj for the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav as a deeply emotional and humbling experience, calling it a moment that reconnects him with his roots. Expressing his emotions about Lailaaj being part of Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Pankaj Tripathi shared in a heartfelt note: “Bharat Rang Mahotsav holds a very special place in the world of Indian theatre, and to have Lailaaj selected for its 25th edition is truly humbling. Pankaj added, “To bring our very first production under Roopkatha Rangmanch to a platform like this feels like a full-circle moment. “For Lailaaj to be selected for Bharat Rang Mahotsav, especially in its 25th year, feels incredibly validating. We are grateful to the festival, the audience, and every artist who believes that theatre still has the power to move, heal, and connect.”–IANS