Ludhiana, December 05, 2025-The ongoing Youth Festival at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, brought powerful theatrical performances to the fore as students presented one-act plays highlighting diverse social, historical and emotional issues. The evening session was dedicated exclusively to theatre.

Sh. Gurdev Singh, ACP (Traffic), graced the event as the Guest of Honour. Renowned Punjabi film personalities Sh. Malkeet Rauni, Ms. Rupinder Kaur Rupi, Ms. Gurpreet Kaur Bhangu, and S. Paramjit Singh, Director, All India Radio Jalandhar, also motivated the budding artists with their presence.

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jatinder Paul Singh Gill encouraged the students to pursue their dreams with determination, assuring full support from the university for both academics and extracurricular activities.

Dr. Inderjeet Pannu (Florida) and Ms. Pawanjeet Kaur Gill, better half of Dr. JPS Gill, were also graced the event.

Dr. Rabinder Singh Aulakh, Director Students’ Welfare shared that teams from various constituent and affiliated colleges staged their performances with exceptional creativity and maturity.

The plays addressed significant themes:

‘Anni Maai Da Supna’ portrayed the deep psychological wounds left by India’s Partition.

‘Hor Kinne Pakistan’ emphasized the need for global harmony by ending hatred.

‘Jadon Main Sirf Ik Aurat Hundi Haan’ spotlighted violence against women and the resilience that follows.

‘Zindagi’ explored the struggles of an eunuch torn between biological parents and the eunuch community.

‘Sardal De Aar-Paar’ depicted the emotional battles of girls betrayed in love.

‘Rakat Beej’ used a mythological lens to show how hunger, hatred and corruption continue to plague society.

‘Neer Nirupan’ warned of a terrifying future in a world without water.

Dr. SPS Ghuman, Organizing Secretary informed that students from the College of Veterinary Science, Ludhiana, College of Dairy and Food Science Technology, College of Fisheries, College of Animal Biotechnology, Veterinary Polytechnic Kaljharani, College of Veterinary Science Rampura Phul, and Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Amritsar participated enthusiastically. He also shared the results.

Results

Mimicry

1. Gaurav Dogra – College of Veterinary Science, Ludhiana

2. Anamika – Khalsa College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Amritsar

3. Mahesh Kumar – College of Animal Biotechnology

One Act Play

1. College of Veterinary Science, Ludhiana

2. College of Animal Biotechnology

3. College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul