The SGR Knowledge Foundation is all set to host the 8th Edition of the Orange City Literature Festival (OCLF-26), a three-day celebration of literature, culture, ideas and creativity, from November 20 to 22, 2026, at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, Nagpur. The festival aims to bring together distinguished authors, thinkers, artists and readers from across the country. The inaugural ceremony of the festival will be held on November 20 at 5 PM onwards and will be graced by Padma Shri awardee Hema Malini, renowned actress, director, producer and Member of Parliament, as the chief guest. Acclaimed Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor Nagesh Kukunoor and industrialist and former Rajya Sabha Member Ajay Sancheti will be the guests of honour.

 

The ceremony will take place in the presence of Sunil Raisoni, Chairman, OCLF, Raisoni Education and Raisoni Foundation. A major attraction of the inaugural programme will be two special book launches. “Chrysalis” by Bahar Dutt will be unveiled, followed by a monologue. Another significant launch will be “Arthashastra: The Art of Leadership” by late Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai. The opening sessions will feature engaging conversations with the distinguished guests. Hema Malini will be in conversation with Anirudh Chawla, film writer, director, radio host, anchor, voice educator and game inventor. In another engaging session, Nagesh Kukunoor will interact with Niharika Chugh Vali, Founder of JUMP. The conversation will explore his creative journey and experiences in Indian cinema and filmmaking.