Pune/Mumbai: Nagpur Circle’s play ‘Thalai Kuthal’ won first place at Mahavitaran’s inter-regional state-level drama competition, ‘Natyabahar’, while Kolhapur Circle’s ‘Samorachya Gharat’ secured second place. The two-day competition was held at Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe Natyagriha in Pune on October 21 and 22.

Featuring four plays on social issues, the event showcased the creative talents of Mahavitaran employees. It concluded on Thursday evening with a prize distribution ceremony attended by senior officials.

Mahavitaran Director (Human Resources) Rajendra Pawar said, “Despite the challenges of their daily work, electricity employees have kept their artistic talent alive. Mahavitaran’s performers are delivering performances on a par with professional theatre.”

Dilip Jagdale, Joint Managing Director of the Konkan Division, praised all four productions. Pune Circle organised the competition under the leadership of in-charge Chief Engineer Gyandev Padalkar, while Sunil Kakade delivered the introductory remarks.

Key winners

· Best Play: First – ‘Thalai Kuthal’ (Nagpur); Second – ‘Samorachya Gharat’ (Kolhapur)

· Direction: First – Prafull Lande (‘Thalai Kuthal’); Second – Amit Bokil (‘Samorachya Gharat’)

· Best Actor: First – Jayatirth Sanglikar (‘Samorachya Gharat’); Second – Asit Ramteke (‘Thalai Kuthal’)

· Best Actress: First – Shweta Sanglikar (‘Samorachya Gharat’); Second – Pranali Nimje (‘Olya Bhinti’)

· Set Design: First – Vitthal Patil; Second – Priti Phule

· Lighting: First – Sujata Sontakke; Second – Ashish Mehta

· Background Music: First – Dharmadeep Phulzhele; Second – Ashish Kasar

· Make-up and Costumes: First – Samidha Lohare; Second – Dattatray Bhanage