Goa, May 27 -- Rajendra Talak, Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan, has confirmed that the venue will resume hosting shows as soon as possible. He clarified that the Pai Tiatrist auditorium in Margao is currently unusable due to ongoing roof repair work, which has been delayed by unexpected monsoon rains. For safety reasons, the work was paused, and the auditorium, shut since mid-May, is likely to remain closed until at least May 30.

Despite the setback, Talak announced that the Shyam Benegal Film Festival will be inaugurated on May 30 by Jnanpith awardee Damodar Mauzo, marking a major cultural milestone once the venue is operational. He also revealed plans for massive upgrades in July and August, including enhancements to the screen, sound syst...