Ex Minister Manish Grover witnesses stunning Play Performance in DLC SUPVA on 23-05-2025

The Department of Acting, Faculty of Film & Television, DLC State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLC SUPVA), continued its acclaimed staging of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot with a compelling second-day performance in the university’s mini-auditorium. The event was graced by the presence of Sh. Manish Grover, Former Minister of Urban Development and Cooperation, Government of Haryana, who deeply appreciated the powerful performances by the acting students. Prof. Shree Prakash Singh, Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor of DLC SUPVA, also attended the performance to extend his encouragement and support to the students and faculty. Sh. Manish Grover, visibly impressed by the play, lauded the university’s commitment to fostering cultural and intellectual expression through theatre. He said, “I was truly moved by the brilliance and maturity shown by the students of DLC SUPVA. Their performance was not only artistically rich but also emotionally profound. Such initiatives are essential to build a thinking and expressive youth.” “Theatre has always been a mirror to society and a platform for critical thought. Witnessing this performance was a reminder of the power of theatre in shaping thoughtful individuals. I congratulate the Department of Acting for bringing this profound work to life with such sensitivity and insight,” remarked Prof. Shree Prakash Singh, Vice-Chancellor, DLC SUPVA. DLC SUPVA continues to affirm its commitment to the arts, critical engagement, and nurturing future leaders in the creative and performing fields. He also affirmed university’s commitment to the arts, critical engagement, and nurturing future leaders in the creative and performing fields. Registrar Dr Gunjan Malik urged the students to continue exploring new horizons in learning and creativity and make their and university’s name known worldwide. All senior faculty members including Head of Film & TV Mahesh TP were present at the occasion. Waiting for Godot, often hailed as a cornerstone of modernist theatre, revolves around two central characters—Vladimir and Estragon—who wait endlessly and fruitlessly for the mysterious Godot. With its minimalist action and razor-sharp dialogue, the play explores themes of existential uncertainty, the futility of human effort, and the persistent search for meaning. This production, directed by Dr. Savita Rani, alumna of the National School of Drama, features four sixth-semester acting students of DLC SUPVA and is part of the department’s Annual Theatre Production series. The final show is scheduled for 24 May at 4:30 PM, open to the public at the mini-auditorium.