More than 20 teams, 1200 artists participated in the Competition
By Mewati Sitaram – Mumbai
Western railway is not only ferrying passengers to various destinations but it also has excellent teams associated with art and culture. In a latest development, Western Railway’s (WR) Fine Arts and Cultural Association of Lower Parel Workshop won five awards in the recently concluded 69th All India Dance & Drama Competition 2024.The event was organized in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
According to a press release issued by CPRO Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, the Fine Arts and Cultural Association of Lower Parel Workshop presented a Hindi play “Dangal Shuru Hai”. It was written by Ashish Pathre and directed by Kiran Patil. The play won the third prize, along with the Consolation Prize for best Direction to Kiran Patil. The Best Actress Award won by Shubhangi Kiran Patil and Best Child Actor Award won by Master Gandharv Sameer Kadam. Vishal Kamble won the First Prize in Solo Dance Competition.
CPRO Abhishek further added that, “20 Drama teams from across the country and more than 1200 artists participated in the 69th All India Dance & Drama Competition. The competition was organized by renowned actor Shri Rohitashv Gour who plays the character of Tiwariji in the popular serial “Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain” and his wife Dr Rekha Gour.
It is pertinent to mention that, Shalabh Goyal, Senior Deputy General Manager & President of Western Railway Art and Cultural Association is a guiding force of WR’s cultural team. Chief Workshop Manager of Lower Parel, Parivesh Sahu commended the team for their outstanding performance. WR is proud of its artists who have brought many accolades for the organization.
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