The national capital witnessed enthralling theatrical performances by young directors at the opening day of Yuva Natya Samaroh on Monday. The festival, which spans over a  period of five days, opened with plays such as 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Jaise Tum Kaho', with the former centred around the devastating Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the latter focusing around a contemporary family and the sentiments of young individuals with aspirations to take up opportunities abroad.

Hosted by the Sahitya Kala Parishad at the LTG Auditorium, the festival was attended by many prominent individuals, including the minister of arts and culture of the Delhi government, Saurabh Bharadwaj.

Addressing the audience that gathered to witness the play, Bharadwaj expressed his sentiments: "As we start the magnificent Yuva Natya Samaroh 2024, I am delighted to see the compelling energy and artistic brilliance displayed on its opening night. The stage, adorned with the enthusiasm of up-and-coming theatrical directors, provides a dynamic platform for our vibrant city's upcoming artists. Yuva Natya Samaroh is an essential medium that creates an environment for emerging talents to spread their wings and fly."

 Inviting the natives of the city to the festival, Bhardawaj said, "I extend a warm welcome to all art lovers and enthusiasts to join us to support and encourage these emerging artists. Let us collectively celebrate the vibrancy and innovation that the youth bring to the stage."

 The festival, which concludes on January 12, is gearing up to present to Delhiites intriguing performances in the next couple of days with productions such as 'Chehre,' 'Mujhe Amrita Chaiye,' 'Chitralekha' 'Papa'  'Kandhe pe betha tha Shaap,' 'Rejang La' and  'Savant Aunty Ki Ladkiyan'.

Organised by the Delhi government, the festival that occurs annually is an initiative for upcoming theatre artists to showcase their vibrant work to the Delhi audience. This year, the festival is giving an opportunity to five directors to showcase their work and add to the culture and heritage of both the Hindi language and theatre as an art form.