Life Beyond Textbooks: Rana Ranbir's ‘Bande Bano Bande' Staged at CT Group Campus
He said that bringing such works to campus is about shaping character and helping students become more empathetic citizens.
Life Beyond Textbooks: Rana Ranbir’s ‘Bande Bano Bande’ Staged at CT Group Campus
The auditorium of CT Group, Shahpur Campus, recently hosted a staging of the play ‘Bande Bano Bande’, a production that blended artistic excellence with social introspection.
Written and directed by celebrated artiste Rana Ranbir, who also shared the stage with Rajvir Boparai, the performance was presented as both a dramatic event and a crucial educational experience for the attending students and faculty.
According to the report, the play serves as a poignant social commentary exploring themes of regret, personal accountability, and redemption. The production delves into the consequences of past mistakes, focusing on the protagonist's journey toward redemption. By combining relatable characters with a layer of humour, it encourages the audience to reflect on their own lives and the importance of owning up to one's faults.
During the event, CT Group Chairman Charanjit Singh Channi remarked that theatre serves as a "laboratory of human emotion". He said that bringing such works to campus is about shaping character and helping students become more empathetic citizens.
The event, which also saw attendance from Managing Director Dr Manbir Singh and Campus Director Dr Shiv Kumar, concluded with a standing ovation. By witnessing the complexities of human nature on stage, the play demonstrated that art can be a powerful pedagogical tool for teaching integrity and consequences beyond what textbooks can offer.
Source: The Tribune