About the Festival

Discover the story behind Thane Literature Festival and the passionate team bringing literary culture to our community

Our Mission

To create a vibrant platform that celebrates literature in all its forms, fostering a love for reading, writing, and storytelling within the Thane community. We aim to bridge the gap between established authors and emerging voices while making literature accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Our Vision

To establish Thane as a recognized literary hub in Maharashtra, where diverse voices come together to share stories, ideas, and experiences. We envision a future where literature thrives in our community, inspiring creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding among all residents.

Festival History
The journey of Thane Literature Festival
2025 - Inaugural Year

The first-ever Thane Literature Festival launches with the vision of creating a lasting literary tradition in the city. Featuring renowned authors, interactive workshops, and community engagement activities.

2024 - Conception and Planning Phase

The idea was conceived by literature enthusiasts of Rotary Club of Thane Hills and enthusiastically supported by the Club President and RCTH Family. The vision came to fruition through extensive consultations, strategic partnerships, and community outreach initiatives.

Meet Our Team

The dedicated individuals working to make this festival a memorable experience

Samir Limaye
Samir Limaye
Initiator, Thane Literature Festival
President, Rotary Club of Thane Hills
Dr. Sujata Jadhav
Dr. Sujata Jadhav
Head, Library and Documentation Center, National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
Nilesh Pitale
Nilesh Pitale
Secretary, Rotary Club of Thane Hills
Atul Bhide
Atul Bhide
Convener, Thane Literature Festival
Past President, Rotary Club of Thane Hills

Meet our Moderators

Sarita Bahl

Sarita Bahl

Dr. Suhas Kulkarni

Dr. Suhas Kulkarni

Dr. Seetha Raju

Dr. Seetha Raju

Aneetha Satish

Aneetha Satish

Harshad Divekar

Harshad Divekar

Atul Bhide

Atul Bhide

Meet our Event Management Team

Shrirang Date

Shrirang Date

VIP Logistics In-charge

Anuja Kulkarni

Anuja Kulkarni

VIP Management In-charge

Meet our Tech Team

Gautam Banik

Gautam Banik

Aniket Kanade

Aniket Kanade

Akanksha Ghotkar

Akanksha Ghotkar

Organisers
Organized by Rotary Club of Thane Hills in association with NCPA - The National Centre for the Performing Arts

Organised by

Rotary Club of Thane Hills logoRotary Club of Thane Hills

In Association with

NCPA logoNCPA - The National Centre for the Performing Arts
Our Partners
Supporting organizations helping make this festival possible
Brand Masterss logo

Brand Masterss

Social Media Partner

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Bargain Book Hut logo

Bargain Book Hut

Book Partner

Our Sponsors
Generous sponsors supporting the festival
Fortress logo

Fortress

Sponsor

BioZed logo

BioZed

Sponsor

Yes Bank logo

Yes Bank

Sponsor

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