Rendezvous (festival)

Rendezvous, is the annual Cultural Festival of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. It is a four-day-long event held in October every year. In the 2019 version, Rendezvous hosted 280+ events and had a footfall of over 163,000, 15,000+ participants and 200+ artists from more than 25 countries.

Rendezvous, IITD
GenreCultural
BeginsOctober 2, 2019
EndsOctober 5, 2019
FrequencyAnnual
VenueIndian Institute of Technology Delhi
Location(s)New Delhi
CountryIndia
Inaugurated1976 (1976)
Attendance163,000+ (2019)
Organised byBRCA (Board for Recreational & Creative Activities), IIT Delhi

Pro-Shows
Spectrum, the Group Dance Competition

Pro-nites have brought out artists from different cultures together. It has been the main star attraction of the festival with performing artists ranging from the famous Indian musical trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy[1] to the famous American Rock Band, Hoobastank,[2] having performed here. Dhoom, in the past has staged popular performances like Javed Akhtar,[3] Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Medonsa, Javed Ali[4] in 2015, Falak Shabir and Arjit Singh[5] in 2014, Farhan Akhtar,[6] Hoobastank in 2013, Coke Studio@MTV (Papon, Shilpa Rao and Advaita Band)[7] in 2012; Rabbi Shergill,[8] Rohit Deshmukh, Kailash Kher, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan, Mohit Chauhan, KK[9] in 2010. The Pro-Show Spectrum has maintained the legacy of hosting star casts of popular Bollywood movies like Chakravyuh (Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol, Manoj Bajpai, Esha Gupta) in 2012, Band Baaja Baaraat (Anushka Sharma, Ranveer Singh)[7] and Break Ke Baad (Deepika Padukone, Imran Khan)[10] in 2010. Blitzkrieg has staged several international headliner bands like Cypher16 in 2012, Textures in 2010, Malefice[11] in 2009, and Mindsnare in 2008; and Indian Rock Bands like Parikrama,[9] Thermal and a Quarter, Prestorika, Decibel, Faridkot and Vayu.

Apart from competitions, some of the Indian top bands are also invited to perform. 2016 witnessed the presence of the Junkyard Groove and Spud in the Box.[12] These have been judged by prominent judges like Shiamak Davar[7] (Choreography Competition 2012) and Shahnaz Husain(Fashion Show 2015).

Informals
The Stunt Mania in 2010

These events are held throughout the four days of the festival. Informal stage has seen the presence of Bollywood personalities including Anushka Sharma, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone and Piyush Mishra.[13]

The commencement of the "RDV’s Got talent" has given students a platform to showcase their skills.[14]

Duo Dance Competition

References
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  2. "Big buck fests: Hoobastank at IIT Delhi". hindustantimes.com/. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
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  6. "Rendezvous 2013 | Farhan Akhtar, Jasleen Royal, Bandish Band in IIT Delhi". wetleafphotography.blogspot.in. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  7. "IIT fest to get bigger". hindustantimes.com/. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  8. "Delhi's Most Awaited Fest Is Here! Get Ready For IIT-Delhi's Rendezvous!". www.postpickle.com/. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  9. "Rendezvous'14 - IIT Delhi's Cultural Fest is Back!". OnlyGizmos. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  10. "IITians tech to filmi glamour Think IITs are the land of geeks? Then what's Bollywood doing here?". Times of India.
  11. "Rockers at IIT! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  12. "Blitzkrieg at Delhi - Events High". Events High. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  13. "The Times Group". epaperbeta.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  14. "RDV, IIT Delhi- Join and Have a blast". The Fine Arts Society, SRCC. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
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