Where performing arts meets technology.

From a cappella to dance, Ekta brings all South Asian performing arts competitions under one roof — making it simple for teams, judges, and organizers to connect and create.

“Ekta has transformed how our competition manages team apps. What used to be manual on GDrive is now streamlined.”

“Managing our team roster and applications is easy. The process is smooth and I can’t wait to see how the platform will grow.”

Our Story

What began as a simple registration fix quickly evolved into a unified platform built for connection, collaboration, and needs of performing arts communities.

Back in 2017, while collecting team information for All-American Awaaz, we realized we were asking for details teams had already shared with multiple competitions — again and again. That sparked a question: why not have one unified system?

What started as a simple idea of a “common app” for South Asian a cappella has evolved into a larger mission — to build a platform that connects every circuit under one login. Whether someone is part of multiple teams, a competition board, or both, Ekta brings it all together with one profile, one platform, and one community.

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Mission & Vission

Built for Unity

We believe collaboration deserves clarity. Our platform is designed to connect every part of the South Asian performing arts ecosystem, simplifying operations, streamlining logistics, and empowering communities to grow together.

The problem

Teams and organizers spend countless hours filling out repetitive forms, managing scattered spreadsheets, and juggling multiple platforms. Information gets lost, processes vary by competition, and communication breaks down — slowing creativity and growth.

Our solution

We reimagined how circuits connect. Ekta unifies registration, communication, and data across all teams and competitions. With shared profiles, transparent tracking, and one universal login, we make collaboration simple — so artists can focus on what they do best: creating.

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Timeline

The road to Ekta

A few moments that shaped how Ekta became a home for South Asian performing arts teams, creators, and organizers.

2018-19

The idea begins

A shared application system is imagined for the South Asian a cappella circuit, laying the foundation for what would eventually become Ekta.

2019-20

From common app to DCAP

The idea evolves into the Desi Common Application Portal, an independent platform built to simplify applications across competitions.

2020-21

Ekta launches with ASA

Ekta officially launches with the a cappella circuit during the virtual COVID season, helping teams and competitions manage applications in a fully digital year.

2021-22

Garba Raas joins Ekta

Ekta expands beyond a cappella as the Garba Raas circuit adopts the platform.

2022-23

Bollywood Fusion comes onboard

The Bollywood Fusion circuit joins Ekta, strengthening the platform’s role across South Asian performing arts.

2024-25

Bhangra joins the platform

Ekta continues to grow as Bhangra joins, bringing another major South Asian competition circuit onto the platform.

2026-27

Building the next chapter

Ekta grows into an 11-person team and continues expanding toward new circuits, communities, and tools for the South Asian performing arts ecosystem.

Core Team

The team behind the tools

We’re builders, designers, and operators creating a unified platform for competitive arts, making it easier for teams, competitions, and judges to connect and run seamlessly.