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Punjab to host 41 free ‘Hamare Ram’ shows in 12 cities
The Punjab government has launched a statewide cultural initiative with the first performance of the play 'Hamare Ram' in Mohali. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced 41 free shows across 12 cities in…
The Story in Brief
The Punjab government has launched a statewide cultural initiative with the first performance of the play 'Hamare Ram' in Mohali. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced 41 free shows across 12 cities in August and September, reports Hindustan Times. The production features actor Ashutosh Rana as Ravan, Karan Sharma as Lord Surya and Tarun Khanna as Lord Shiva. Cities include Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala and Bathinda.
Mann said the initiative aims to promote Punjab's cultural heritage and teach the values of the Ramayana through theatre. Directed by Gaurav Bhardwaj and produced by Felicity Theatre, the play uses LED visuals and contemporary staging. It has been performed across India and abroad since 2024. The CM said the government has increased cultural spending and will continue supporting programmes for all communities.
The Indian Opinion
The 'Hamare Ram' initiative is a genuine attempt to use theatre for moral education, but voices on both sides will read politics into it. Some will call it a smart outreach before elections; others will note the exclusive focus on Ram when Punjab has many faiths. The real test is not the speeches but the budget share for similar programmes on Sikh, Sufi and Dalit heritage, and whether the shows draw non-partisan crowds or just ruling-party rallies. Watch the audience composition.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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