Event Details:
– Event Name: CHANAKYA (Hindi Historical Play)
– Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi
– Occasion: Under the aegis of the Centenary Celebration Committee
– Date: November 30, 2022
– Staged by: Dharamjam team
– Directed by: Padma Shree Awardee Sh. Manoj Joshi
– Lead Role (Chanakya): Sh. Manoj Joshi
– Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
– Audience: Over 5000 attendees, including guests, university officials, principals, teachers, non-teaching staff, and students

Performance Highlights:
– Commendable presentation that captivated the audience
– Depicted the life and philosophy of Chanakya, the renowned teacher, statesman, and nation-builder

Chief Guest & Presidential Address:
– Delivered by: Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Yogesh Singh
– Keynote Message:
   – Highlighted Chanakya as a kingmaker, thinker, and foremost a teacher
   – Emphasized the teacher’s pivotal role in creation and destruction
   – Advocated the relevance of teaching Chanakya in modern universities

Other Speakers:
– Welcome Address & Introduction: Sh. Anoop Lather, PRO, University of Delhi, and Chairman of the Steering Committee, Office of Culture Council
– Vote of Thanks: Prof. Ravinder Kumar, Dean, Office of Culture Council

Purpose of the Play:
– Showcase the legacy of Chanakya as a political strategist and unifier of India
– Inspire introspection in society and its leaders
– Reinforce the idea that the nation is supreme, and selfless love for the nation is a virtuous ideal

Outcome:
– A successful attempt to honor the legacy of Chanakya
– Promoted awareness of his divine work and contribution to Indian history