St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, ushered in its highly anticipated intercollegiate fest, Malhar
2025, with the return of one of its most cherished Pre-events Malhar by the Bay. Held on August
5th at antiSOCIAL, Lower Parel, the evening brought together an eclectic celebration of music,
movement, and artistic expression, captivating an audience base of 300.
Malhar by the Bay continued to represent the cultural richness and creative spirit that define
Malhar. The 2025 edition featured a carefully curated lineup of guest artists, student-led duets,
bands, and a surprise flash mob, all coming together to create an immersive experience of
rhythm.
In collaboration with JioSaavn, supported by Furtados and with Sammmm as the title sponsor of
Malhar 2025, the event’s highlight was the electric set by four guest performers from Universal
Music India — Utsavi Jha, Samad Khan, Bharath, and Mohammad Faiz. Their dynamic and the dance floor alive.
The success of Malhar by the Bay was made possible by the dedication of the Malhar Public
Relations Externals team, the enthusiasm of the performers, and the infectious energy of the
audience. This unforgettable evening not only marked the official kickoff of Malhar 2025 but
also reinforced the festival’s legacy of celebrating creativity, collaboration, and culture performances lit up the stage, enthralling the audience and setting the tone for the evening.
Adding to the night’s fervor were student-led acts such as The Espresso Machine, who
performed their original composition “Talaash”, along with genre-bending bands and a
high-energy Hindi-Marathi rap duo that had the crowd singing, swaying, and celebrating.
As the performances came to a close, the Malhar team surprised the audience with a flash mob,
injecting fresh energy into the room. The celebration culminated in a DJ set that kept spirits high
