The finals of National Drama Festival (Hindi) organised by the Ministry of Arts and Culture was held on Thursday 28 June 2018 at the Serge Constantin Theatre Vacoas as from 10.30hrs
Three Best Plays were be presented:
1) MGSS Solferino – Haathon Mein Haath
Author : Adapted by B.P Radhakeesoon from the play Rani Maa ka Chabutara by Maanu Bhandari
Director : Mrs Bhaminee-Padaruth Radhakeesoon
Synopsis
Shanti’s two children Soni & Sonal are always helped by people of different community in the village. They have wholeheartedly gifted Soni a ticket to study abroad…..
2) Triolet Rang Tarang Group – Sharaabi
Author & Director: Dewanand Joymungol
Synopsis
Forgetful of his duty towards his wife, children & society of the country, Kishan is happy in his world of alcohol and cigarette. When he realizes, it is too late …
3) Vacoas Rang Bhoomi Kala Mandir – Atripti
Author: Vishwanand Puteea
Director: Rajeshwar Seetohul
Synopsis: Science, knowledge and illusion self-proclaim about their greatness. But the aftermath results in Mother Nature suffering from pollution
Musical Interlude followed
Followed by the official price giving ceremony
Best Play: Atripti by Vacoas Rang Bhoomi Kala Mandir
Second Best Play: Sharaabi by Triolet Rang Tarang Group
Third Best Play: Haathon Mein Haath by MGSS Solferino
Best Director: Rajeshwar Seetohul – Vacoas Rang Bhoomi Kala Mandir
Second Best Director: Dewanand Joymungol – Triolet Rang Tarang Group
Best Local Writer: Vishwanand Puteea – Vacoas Rang Bhoomi Kala Mandir
Best Set Designer: Dharma Seetohul – Vacoas Rang Bhoomi Kala Mandir
Best Actor: Dewanand Joymungol – Triolet Rang Tarang Group
Second Best Actor: Chetan Anand Huzooree – Prof Basdeo Bissoondoyal College Drama Club
Best Actress: Yashna Ramessur – MGSS Solferino
Second Best Actress: Sonam Sooroop – Vacoas Rang Bhoomi Kala Mandir
Special Prize for the most Promising Young Actor – Anchit Mishra Seetul – Triolet Rang Tarang Group
Special Prize for the most Promising Young Actress – Rakshika Seebhurnah – MGSS Solferino
Special Prize for Actor under 15 years – Girish Rujgobee – London College
Special Prize for Actress under 15 years – Booluck Bindiya – Nautanki Raaniyan Gaetan Raynal State College
Special Prize staged on the theme Gender Equality and Family Welfare – Aakhir Kab Tak (Nautanki Raaniyan Gaetan Raynal State College)
Special Prize staged on the theme Tribute to our Ancestors – Bandi (Prof Basdeo Bissondoyal College Drama Club)
Special Prize staged on the theme Coming back to Mauritius – Apna Swarg (Vacoas Amardeep National Arts)
Special Prize staged on the theme National Unity & Solidarity – Sab se Nyaara Desh Hamara (Sharma Jugdambi SSS)
In the context of the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Mauritius, Special Prize staged on the theme “Maurice Ile Moderne” – Sab se Nyaara Desh Hamara – Sharma Jugdambi SSS
Special Prize to the Best play staged on the Theme- ‘lamé dan lamé’- Haathon Mein Haath – MGSS Solferino
Special Jury Awards:
1 Uttam Bhugawoo
Bandi
Prof Basdeo Bissoondoyal College Drama Club
2 Bella Ramdharry
Naari Shakti Mahaan
MGSS Moka
3 Kathan Shivanghee
Aakhir Kab Tak
Nautanki Raaniyan Gaetan Raynal State College
4 Bhadrashen Danhoo
Koi Nahin Paraya
Master Anil Danhoo Entertainment
5 Janvee Soomaroo
Ek Pal
Notre Dame College Hindi Drama Club
6 Dinesh Sookah
Atripti
Vacoas Rang Bhoomi Kala Mandir