Mood Indigo IIT Mumbai had organized a cultural fest on the 20^th of Dec to 22^nd Dec.

Mood Indigo extended an invitation to NDE requesting Mr.Maya Pandi to participate in the Event and conduct a workshop on the art of painting inside of the bottle.

Maya Pandi : He has over 2 years of experience in Animatronics and Robotics. He is credited with inventing the 'SPRING VEHICLE', patented in London and which has won the India Fest Award. In 2003, he has been felicitated with Lalith Kala Award for the Best Artist in Tamil Nadu. His roster of prestigious awards include Arumbu Awards, Best Animator Mauritius Reunion Novabia Award South India Research on natural colors. An accomplished painter recognized for his Navabasanam, he also holds the Guinness and Limca record for painting inside of the bottle. His recent contribution was for the latest super-hit movie Enthiran "The Robot" in the department of Animatronics.

At the workshop Maya Pandi demonstrated his unique talent in batches of 40, the audience were impressed and captivated by his talent. They enthusiastically tried their hand at the art in an attempt to master the skill. Mr. MayaPandi, now serving, as Art and Animatronics Department Lead in NDE-Newreel Design and Entertraiment (P) Ltd., @ Chennai Thanks to M.Shriram ( Faculty -Training, NDE) , Mr.Rohan, Mr.Yash Shah and Mr.Shiva Kumar for their coordination from IIT- Bombay and extensive hospitality.