Brinda Miller Receives Bombay Times Art and Culture Visionary Award

Mumbai artist and cultural curator Brinda Miller has received the Bombay Times Art and Culture Visionary Award, honouring her lifelong artistic contributions and her role in shaping the iconic Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.

For Miller, receiving the award was more than just another accolade; she stated that the honour reaffirmed her lifelong commitment to Mumbai, a city she says has shaped her identity and inspired her work for decades.

"Being a fine artist and a creative person, I had always wanted to do something for Mumbai, the city that I love," Miller said. "I had to give back and that is what my journey is all about."

Miller explained that her deep connection with the city began at home, having been raised in a family that truly loves Mumbai. Her father, Nana Chudasama, was a former Sheriff of Mumbai who strove to beautify the neighbourhoods of the city. As a child, she watched him distribute saplings to encourage people to grow more trees and saw him organise cultural events to draw attention to the beautification of the city.

One of Miller's most enduring contributions to the city's cultural calendar began 25 years ago, when she volunteered to help organise the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. Over the last two and a half decades, she has played an instrumental role in developing the festival into one of India's premier cultural events.

"Twenty-five years ago, I volunteered to help organise the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, and today I am proud to be instrumental in bringing it to its present glory," Miller said.

The award celebrates both her personal artistic achievements and her long-standing work in establishing public cultural platforms in Mumbai, reinforcing her family's legacy of civic and cultural service.