Abhay Verma, Siddharth Suryanarayan And Akanksha Choudhary Bring Star Power To Mithibai College For Kshitij ’26

Mithibai College in Mumbai turned into a star-studded hub as actors Abhay Verma, Siddharth Suryanarayan and Akanksha Choudhary arrived on campus for a series of interactive events marking the launch of Kshitij ’26, the college’s much-awaited cultural festival. The celebrities were spotted at the Mukesh Patel Auditorium, where they interacted with students and became part of an energetic afternoon filled with conversations, entertainment and plenty of fan moments.

Abhay Verma and Siddharth Suryanarayan took centre stage for a special talk session around their upcoming Netflix project Operation Safed Sagar. The actors opened up about the highly anticipated military drama and gave students a closer look at what goes into bringing a high-stakes story of courage and duty to the screen. Their appearance turned the session into an exciting mix of entertainment and behind-the-scenes insights, with the young audience getting an opportunity to engage directly with the stars.

For Abhay Verma, the event also offered a chance to connect with an audience that represents a new generation of cinema lovers. Known for performances that have helped him build a growing presence among younger viewers, the actor appeared to be in his element as students gathered around for photographs and conversations. Siddharth, meanwhile, added to the excitement surrounding Operation Safed Sagar, with the project’s military setting giving the discussion an intriguing edge.

Reality television personality Akanksha Choudhary, known for her appearances on shows including Lock Upp and Splitsvilla, had a different but equally entertaining role at the festival launch. She led an interactive session filled with personal anecdotes, laughter and candid conversations with students. Her lively interaction with the crowd helped set the tone for Kshitij ’26, turning the festival launch into more than just a formal announcement.

The campus was also buzzing with paparazzi activity as all three personalities were seen interacting with fans, posing for photographs and signing autographs. The combination of film, television and reality-show personalities created plenty of excitement among students, who got a rare opportunity to see their favourite stars up close in a college setting. Events like these have increasingly become a major attraction at college festivals, bringing entertainment personalities directly into conversations with young audiences.

With Kshitij ’26 now off to a vibrant start, the appearances of Abhay Verma, Siddharth Suryanarayan and Akanksha Choudhary have added an extra dose of glamour to the festival celebrations. From the buzz around Operation Safed Sagar to Akanksha’s candid student interaction, the launch delivered a little bit of everything — cinema, conversation, comedy and celebrity excitement. If this opening is anything to go by, Kshitij ’26 looks set to be a lively celebration of youth, culture and entertainment in Mumbai.