Grand staging of ‘Hamare Ram’ in Mohali; Ashutosh Rana’s Ravan captivates the audience

Mohali, September 24, 2026: As part of a series of 41 free theatre performances being organised by the Punjab Government in 12 cities across the state, the 35th staging of the play ‘Hamare Ram’ was held on Thursday at the Ambedkar Auditorium, Vikas Bhawan, Mohali. Renowned actor Ashutosh Rana played Ravan, leaving a particularly strong impression on the audience.

The auditorium remained packed throughout the performance. Powerful acting, dialogue, music, striking scenes and a grand stage design kept the audience engaged from beginning to end.

Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond watched the play seated alongside audience members from the Khanna constituency. He said that 35 of the 41 performances scheduled in the state have been successfully staged so far.

Minister Sond said the aim of the initiative is to bring the life, teachings and ideals of Lord Shri Ram to the people through theatre. According to him, ‘Hamare Ram’ carries a message of values such as truth, righteousness, compassion, harmony and unity.

He said the Punjab Government is continuously working to preserve and promote the state’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. All performances are being held free of charge so that people from every section of society can benefit from them.

An effort to connect the younger generation with heritage

The minister said the aim of programmes such as ‘Hamare Ram’ is to connect the younger generation with India’s spiritual, cultural and moral heritage.

He said programmes marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the 650th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj, and ‘Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv Ke Naam’ are also part of the same series.

Tarunpreet Singh Sond said the teachings of Lord Shri Ram can still play an important role today in strengthening mutual respect, social unity and communal harmony.

Ashutosh Rana plays Ravan

‘Hamare Ram’ is a grand theatrical production based on the Ramayana, presenting the life and ideals of Lord Shri Ram in a modern stage style.

Directed by Gaurav Bhardwaj and presented by Felicity Theatre, the play features Ashutosh Rana in the role of Ravan. The rest of the cast also portrayed their characters impressively.

During the Mohali performance, Ashutosh Rana’s acting drew applause from the audience. The play’s emotional depth, spiritual atmosphere and artistic presentation left a lasting impression on viewers.

Welcoming the entire 150-member team of artists to Punjab, Minister Sond said that people of different faiths coming together at such events reflects the spirit of unity and harmony.

He said the Punjab Government has increased the budget for promoting culture, and that efforts to connect the coming generation with Punjab’s rich cultural heritage will continue.