Sonic Tigress Unveils “Stripes of Glory” on World Tiger Day – A Tribute to Machali and the Women Who Lead with Grace and Power
On World Tiger Day, Sonic Tigress—India’s first all-women music and cultural platform—ignited a new kind of roar in Mumbai with the launch of Stripes of Glory, a one-night-only art-led experience that paid homage to the legendary tigress Machali and the untamed spirit of womanhood.
Blending visual storytelling, soulful conversation, and powerful symbolism, the evening stood at the intersection of wild beauty and feminine resilience—celebrating the women who, like Machali, command space with both ferocity and grace.
At the heart of the event was a breathtaking installation by contemporary artist Shamaun Ahmed—a glowing reimagination of Machali herself. Draped in handwoven Goan sarees and translucent acrylic, the sculpture shimmered mid-prowl under ambient jungle sounds. “Machali isn’t just a tigress. She’s a metaphor for survival, softness, and strength coexisting—just like every woman,” said Ahmed, standing beside the radiant centrepiece.
From the visual to the vocal, the Women’s Leadership Panel struck a resonant chord.
- Malini Agarwal,digital entrepreneur and founder of MissMalini Media, shared, “True legacy is when your voice lifts up others, not just yourself.”
- Aditi Dugar, the force behind Masque and Bar Paradox, reflected, “Hospitality is emotional architecture. Like womanhood, it’s about creating space that feeds body, mind, and soul.”
- Saloni Anand, co-founder of wellness brand Traya, brought the conversation inward: “Wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s our everyday legacy as women.”
- Naina Parekh, founder of lifestyle brand EUME, added, “We carry so much—emotionally, mentally, physically. The power lies in how gracefully we do it.”
- And then came Dr. Latika Nath—India’s first female wildlife biologist—who stunned the audience with her quiet power. “The wild doesn’t need saving. It needs space. So do women,” she said. “Machali wasn’t iconic because she fought or mothered cubs. She was iconic because she was unapologetically all of it.”
As light danced across the room and cocktails named after jungle instincts flowed, Stripes of Glory revealed itself to be more than an event—it was a declaration. A reminder that neither nature nor womanhood should be tamed. Both are to be honoured.
Darshan M, founder of Sonic Tigress, closed the night with a quiet yet powerful truth:
“I was genuinely shocked that an all-women music festival had never happened in India. It made me ask why? Women have always been powerful forces in culture and creativity. Sonic Tigress isn’t just a stage, it’s a movement to honour that strength, loudly and unapologetically.”
Set against cinematic lighting, gourmet food, and a guest list of conservationists, creators, media voices, and change-makers, Stripes of Glory marked a pivotal moment in cultural storytelling—where femininity, power, and the wild finally shared the same stage.
Now evolving beyond its festival roots, Sonic Tigress has become a platform for immersive, women-led storytelling across art, music, and memory. Its message?
Every woman holds within her a tigress—intuitive, brave, bold—and the world must make room for her to roar.
As Stripes of Glory continues to echo through editorial features, short-form content, and social collaborations, one truth remains:
The wild within us is sacred. When women rise to honour it, the world doesn’t just notice. It listens.
About Sonic Tigress
Sonic Tigress is India’s first all-women music and cultural festival—an unapologetic celebration of feminine expression through music, art, food, and community. Every performer, attendee, and crew member is a woman. It’s not just an event. It’s a movement.
About Machali
Known as the “Queen of Ranthambore,” Machali (1996–2016) was the most photographed tiger in the world. Her legacy spans conservation, mythology, and female power. Her story lives on—in the forests of India, and now, in the hearts of those who refuse to be silenced.
