Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Mani Ratnam, L Subramaniam, Naseeruddin Shah, Prakash Raj among the celebrated speakers at Kerala Literature Festival 2025
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Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Mani Ratnam, L Subramaniam, Naseeruddin Shah, Prakash Raj among the celebrated speakers at Kerala Literature Festival 2025

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In addition to international stars, KLF will highlight the vibrant local cultural heritage of Kerala, including traditional art forms, dance, and performances that are deeply rooted in the region’s history The 8th edition of the Kerala Literature Festival, Asia’s largest literary gathering, will bring together some of the most celebrated figures from the worlds of literature, music, film, and art. In addition to international stars, KLF will highlight the vibrant local cultural heritage of Kerala, including traditional art forms, dance, and performances that are deeply rooted in the region’s history. The 8th edition of KLF also spotlights France as the Guest Nation, fostering cultural exchange through French cultural performances alongside traditional Kerala art forms. Ravi Deecee, Chief Facilitator of the Kerala Literature Festival, shared his excitement about the upcoming event: “We are thrilled to bring together such a distinguished line-up of artists, writers, and intellectuals for this year’s festival.

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