Sunday, 3 January 2021

Webinar on SELF DISCOVERY THROUGH THEATER- REFLECTIONS ON THEATER at HMV

 

Mahatma Kalidas Dramatic Club of of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya  in collaboration with Youth welfare department organized a National Webinar on “Self Discovery through theater- Reflections on theatre  under the gracious guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen who has always been source of motivation behind planning of these events. The Resource person was Prof. Mahendra Kumar, Theater Guru, SNA Awardee, Professor Emeritus and Former Chairman, Department of India Theater, Punjab University, Chandigarh. 

Mrs. Navroop, Dean, Youth Welfare Department and Mrs. Kajal Puri , Incharge, Mahatma Kalidas Dramatic Club  were the Coordinators. Dr. Anjana Bhatia was the Moderator who gave a warm welcome to the guest. The webinar started with DAV gaan as per the traditioin of HMV. On this occasion addressing the students,  Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen said that college has huge contribution in providing information about theatre and its related activities along with the course curriculum to  the students and also encourages them to take up as career opportunity. She also emphasized that audio visual aids creates huge impact than any written or verbal form of communication. She congratulated the whole team for organizing the event. The key speaker of the event Prof. Mahendra Kumar who has won prestigious awards felt elated to be associated with the institution. He, in his valuable talk gave message to the youth to be bonded with the roots and to be a good listener. He gave lot of detailed information regarding theater and emphasized that youth of our country should be given ample of opportunities and answered all the queries of students as well. HMV Alumini Aastha Angrish also registered her presence and she has been a mimicry artist during her tenure as a student. She mimicked few of her voices and everyone was delighted to see her talent. The resource person also wished good luck to her and  told her to continue with her passion A brief introduction of Mahatma Kalidas Dramatic Club was given by  Mrs. Kajal Puri.  She told the objective behind the making of the club is to inculcate self confidence in participants who prepare for various plays, skit, mimicry, monoacting and they perform  in various youth festival events and various other competitions and win prizes for college. Few of the videos of students were also showcased.

Mrs. Navroop also gave valuable information regarding theater and thanked the resource person by highlighting his qualities of head and heart. She also thanked the technical team for immense support and cooperation.