India, Jan. 25 -- It's where aspiring actors come hoping to catch a lucky break in Tinsel Town or the more accessible world of streaming. This is Aram Nagar in Versova, long a hub of casting and production for everything showbiz.

But in recent times, there's been an unmistakable shift. This leafy nook in Andheri West has quietly transformed from an auditioning pit stop into a warm, welcoming space for actors to step on stage and perform. And it's a new generation of performers that's keeping the neighbourhood buzzing.

Gung-ho about exploring new subjects and formats, these young creatives have driven Aram Nagar's reinvention into one of Mumbai's liveliest addresses for live performance.

The end of the lockdown released a surge of pent-...