Jetendra Mittal Smriti Samaroh (also known as Jetendra Mittal Smriti Natya Samaroh) is a three-day annual theatre festival held in Lucknow. It is organized by the cultural organization Yayaver Rangmandal. The festival is organized in memory of the late theatre artist, writer, and director Jetendra Mittal.
The festival is organized with the aim of honoring Jetendra Mittal’s contributions to theatre and celebrating his artistic legacy. He was a senior theatre personality associated with Yayaver Rangmandal and one of its founding members. Through this festival, his ideas, creative vision, and dedication to theatre are carried forward.
Artists, directors, actors, writers, and technicians from the region and across the country participate in this theatre festival. They are provided with a platform to present their contemporary theatrical works. The event serves as an important space for interaction and connection between theatre practitioners and audiences.
Yayaver Rangmandal is a registered cultural society established in 1991 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The organization is actively involved in theatre, art, culture, and social activities. Jetendra Kumar Mittal is listed as its Chief Functionary, and Punit Mittal is one of its active members.
The festival usually spans three days and is generally held in the month of September. It features a wide range of theatrical performances, from classical plays to modern and contemporary productions. The main objective of the festival is to remember Jetendra Mittal’s contribution to theatre and to provide recognition and encouragement to emerging artists.
The Jetendra Mittal Smriti Natya Samaroh is regarded as one of the most awaited cultural events in Lucknow. Every year, it attracts a large number of theatre artists and theatre lovers, helping to energize and strengthen the regional theatre scene.
Jetendra Mittal was a senior theatre artist, director, and playwright who made significant contributions to Indian theatre, especially in the field of community theatre. He wrote more than 250 play scripts and mentored many young artists, offering them opportunities to grow and develop. The festival organized in his memory serves as a powerful way to keep his theatrical legacy alive.
जितेंद्र मित्तल स्मृति नाट्य समारोह का पोस्टर, लखनऊ रंगमंच उत्सव।
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