b. 1987, Patiala, Punjab, India

As Nature unfolds across the Earth, Daras listens, creates, and bears witness—
Weaving stories through sound, image, space, and form. His practice flows through intuitive journeys of song and silence, experimental film and photo narratives, and the gentle crafting of immersive and reflective spaces that nurture connection, presence, and shared meaning.

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Workshops (Facilitation):
E7: LTA WORKSHOP 
2021 / Mera.Qi, Chandigarh
2019 / Arpana Fine Arts Gallery, New Delhi
2019 / ARCH College of Design & Business, Jaipur

Alternative Learning Program (Facilitation):
2017 / SHILP KHEL / Chirag School, Simayal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India

Reflective Circles (Facilitation):
2020-2021 / SAWAL-E-SAFAR / Community Spaces in Bombay, Delhi & Chandigarh

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Sound, Songs & Stories:

Poems On The Move / Curated by Salil Chaturvedi x Thukral & Tagra
2024 & 2025 / A Poet / Serendipity Art Festival, Goa

Daras x Jeevay Punjab
2023 / Kadar Kudrat / (Unreleased) / Live Performance
2021 / Heer Ranjha / Live Performance
2020 / Raahiya / Live Performance
2020 / Sikhan Da Silsila / Poetic SoundScapes 
01. Mool | 02. Mohabbat | 03. Naad | 04. Sikhan Da Silsila | 05. Koi Aan Milaavai | 06. Chal Nanak Ghar | 07. Shukraan

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Installations: (Interactive)

WINGLESS: Crossing Borders – Connecting Boundaries
2018 / Majha House, Amritsar, Punjab, India

PIND DA LANDMARK
2016 / Village Jaipura, Ludhiana, Punjab

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Exhibitions:
2016 /  SAUDADE – A Photo Project / BHFTH / Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai, India

Art Stall:
2015 / Delhi Comic Con / NSIC Exhibition Ground, Okhla, Delhi.

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Projects: 
Events/Festivals/Exhibition Spaces & Set Design

The French Institute in India at Alliance Française de Delhi, India
2025 / FOI – WE ARE THE OCEAN
2024 / Pardon My French! Book Station 

JASHN–E–REKHTA / Rekhta Foundation, Noida, India
2025 / Zabeel Park, Dubai + Baansera Park, New Delhi, India
2024 / JLN Stadium, New Delhi, India
2023 / Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, India
2022 / Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, India

AJAB GAJAB BAZAAR / Shabad Dhun Foundation
2026 / LLDC Bhuj, Gujarat, India
2025 / SAS Ashram, Sayla, Gujarat, India
2024 / Lokniketan, Ratanpur, Gujarat, India
2023 / Vidya Bhawan, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

VIVAAN – Handpan And World Music Festival
2026 / Bambolim Beach Resort, Goa, India
2025 / Aralea Beach Resort, Goa, India
2024 / Shoonya Farm Retreat, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
2020 / NIVAAN / Montego Bay Beach Village, Morjim, Goa, India 

RAJASTHAN KABIR YATRA / India’s Longest Travelling Folk Music Festival
2022 / Udaipur, Salumbar, Phalasiya, Khumbhalgarh, Rajsamand and Bhim, Rajasthan, India
2022 / Sang Kabir Festival / JKK, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2018 / Bikaner, Jaisalmer & Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
2016 / Bikaner, Sri Dungargarh, Rawwala, Sri Kolayat and Moolwas, Rajasthan, India

JEEVAY PUNJAB / A Punjab Origin Poetry & Music Platform
2023 / Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
2021 / Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
2019 / Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, India

FERRO-FLUID / A Transcendental Music Set
2024 / An Odyssey / Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, India

DESERT FESTIVAL JAISALMER 
2023 / Shaheed Poonam Singh Stadium, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

ANJAS MAHOTSAV / Rekhta Foundation, Noida, India
2022 / Garh Govind, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

SAGA HITS / A Film Promo Show
2022 / CHUR CHUR GALLAN WITH LEGENDS / ZED Ventures Film Studio, Kharar, Punjab, India.

Ba: Mu: Fab Installations / OSHO Festival 
2020 / Osho Resort, Hisar, Haryana, India

ORGANIC MAHOTSAV / OFAI, India
2019 / Shilpgram, Udaipur, India

MAJHA HOUSE, Amritsar
2018 / Basant Festival / Majha House, Amritsar, Punjab, India 
2018 / Syal Festival / Majha House, Amritsar, Punjab, India 

SADA-E-TEHZEEB / A Mushaira Set
2018 / Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Projects @AKFD Design Studio, Jaipur
2017 / Taalbelia Music Festival / Desert Resort & Castle Mandawa, Rajasthan 
2017 / Rajasthan Heritage Week / Diggi Palace Hotel, Jaipur 

CINE MANDAL / Art Installation at 4C Film Festival
2014 / Govt. Museum Auditorium, Sec10, Chandigarh 

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2007–2012 / Bachelor of Architecture / DCRUST, Murthal, Haryana, India
Thesis Project: Residential Care Institute for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

2006 / Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, DMW, Patiala, Punjab, India