The living room, which for long has been the chosen space for house parties and game nights, is now finding new meaning among Mumbai's creative minds. From food pop-ups to intimate concerts, plays and lounge-room gigs, artistes and organisers are using the space to create an immersive experience. And homeowners in the city are more than welcoming of the idea.

Speech and drama trainer, Anuradha Rohra says, "It is like reclaiming the drawing room space that was initially meant to draw people to it for conversations and discussions, but was sadly taken over by television." We reached out to curators, organisers and hosts to share tips on making the living room an unconventional haven.