Natrang stages play ‘Kauva Chala Hans Ki Chala’

Balwant Thakur presenting a memento to Shantmanu, Addl Chief Secretary Education during a function on Friday.
Balwant Thakur presenting a memento to Shantmanu, Addl Chief Secretary Education during a function on Friday.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 28: The Moliere’s popular play ‘Kauva Chala Hans Ki Chala’ was today staged by Natrang here today.
The play has been brilliantly directed by Sumeet Sharma, a National awardee for theatre direction.
The performance was supported by J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages.
Shantmanu, Addl Chief Secretary Education, UT of J&K was the chief guest on the occasion, who witnessed the play along with the other distinguished dignitaries including Suresh Gupta, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Harvinder Kaur, Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
Speaking on the occasion, Shantmanu appreciated Natrang’s consistent endeavours in shaping up the cultural landscape of the region.
He complimented Director Natrang, Padmashri Balwant Thakur for his tremendous work which is unmatched in both quality and quantity which is a rare paradigm to achieve.
Suresh Gupta expressed gladness over watching such a brilliant performance by the highly enthused artists of Natrang. This marked an appropriate commemoration of World Theatre Day.
He congratulated Natrang for always striving for excellence in the field of theatre.
Harvinder Kour, Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages complemented Natrang for presenting a wonderful performance with unmatched professional standards.
Balwant Thakur felicitated the distinguished guest for their contribution in the promotion of art and culture.
He also asserted that Natrang has always strived for excellence in the field and has produced hundreds of professionally trained and enthused artists who are shaping the cultural landscape of the region.
Among others who were present during the event included Anil Tickoo, Neeraj Kant, Sanjeev Gupta, Sunita Pandit, Meenakshi Bhagat, Shivam Singh, Kanan Preet Kour, Mihir Gujral, Aadesh Dhar, Sanket Bhagat, Mehak Chib, Ranjana Prasher Sharma and Kartik Kumar.
Lights were designed & operated by Suraj Ganjoo, sound by Lokesh Chander, Graphics and Designing by Chander Shekhar and Soujanya Shekhar.
The makeup was done by Kamal Sharma.
Coordination was looked after by Mohd. Yaseen and Palshin Dutta.