Events – DRAMA CLUB

2023-24 ACHIEVEMENTS

Street-Play Competition at MAAYA 2024

DATE: 13/10/2024

TIME: 8:30 AM

VENUE: People’s Education Society University (PESU), Electronic City, Bengaluru

The Drama Club of NHCE recently took part in the Street-Play Competition, an event in MAAYA 2024, organized by People’s Education Society University (PESU). Reel India Productions brought with them fifteen of their best participants and three event coordinators.

The team started from their college campus at 6:30 AM and reached PESU, Electronic City, Bengaluru by 7:45 AM. The event commenced at 8:30 AM and lasted about an hour. Reel India Productions presented a powerful performance with a self-written script that personified water as a human character. The script emphasized the importance of water through emotional storytelling, powerful formations, and impactful slogans, highlighting its vital role in sustaining life and the need for conservation. The team’s outstanding performance earned them 3rd place in the competition.

The participants left PESU at 10:00 AM and headed directly back home via their preferred mode of transportation. Overall, it was a truly enriching experience for the Drama Club members of NHCE. The performance not only highlighted the team’s creativity but also made a lasting impact on the audience.

Short Film Screening

DATE: 14/10/2024 TIME: 5:00 PM VENUE: Tejas Seminar Hall, New Horizon College of Engineering

The Drama Club participated in the ‘Short Movie Making’ competition at SARGAM 2023 for the first time. NINA secured 3rd place and won a cash prize of ₹5,000, highlighting the Club’s dedication and passion.

We were honored to host students, esteemed HODs, Dr. Anitha S Rai , and our Principal, Dr. Manjunatha, for the short film screening. The event began with interactive activities that engaged the students, creating a lively atmosphere ahead of the screening.

Following the activities, the Drama Club smoothly tackled a few technical issues and presented the trailer of NINA, giving the audience a sneak peek. The main screening captivated everyone with its performances, rousing sound, and exceptional editing. The cast and crew took the stage to share their experiences working on the project, providing students with a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. Principal Dr. Manjunatha also shared his thoughts on the film, commending the team for their efforts while providing constructive suggestions for improvement, which were embraced as motivation.

The event concluded with an exciting announcement for auditions for the Drama Club, inviting all students interested in acting, scriptwriting, editing, or camera handling to join future endeavors. Overall, the NINA screening was a successful and engaging event that fostered collaboration, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Artist Reveal for Sargam 2024

DATE: 27/09/2024

TIMINGS: 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM

VENUE: Open Lawn, New Horizon Knowledge Park

The Drama Club of NHCE participated in the Artist Reveal for Sargam 2024 on 27th September 2024. The performance was inspired by the lives of Indian freedom fighters, honoring their stories and struggles. Event Highlights:

1. MONOACTS

The monoacts began at 3:06 PM, showcasing powerful performances of Bhagat Singh and Mangal Pandey. Each monoact lasted for 1 minute, with the Mangal Pandey act accompanied by a live narration. These captivating performances concluded by 3:15 PM.

2. EVENTS REVEAL

At 3:45 PM, the Drama Club presented upcoming Sargam drama events including a solo circus act, a short film, and a street play. Each teaser performance lasted for 5 to 10 seconds, giving the audience a glimpse of what’s to come in the main festival.

The Drama Club truly appreciated the opportunity and is enthusiastic about the upcoming fest, Sargam 2024.

Movie Con’24

DATE: 31/05/2024

TIMINGS: 10am to 5pm

VENUE: New Horizon College Of Engineering

The Drama club of NHCE conducted a fest called “Movie Con’24 – A Drama Festival” on 30/06/2024. The event was conducted in collaboration with the NHCE Dance Club and Art Club, who played a crucial role in the successful completion of this fest. The fest consisted of multiple events:

1. PROP-A-PALOOZA

The event PROP-A-PALOOZA took place in the NHCE Auditorium and started around 11:00 AM. Sixty-plus audience members witnessed this amazing and colorful event and encouraged the participants. The judge arrived by 10:00 AM, and the event rules and regulations were explained to all the participants. The judging criteria were based on Musicality, Character Showcase, Prop Utilization, Originality, and Creativity. Participants showcased various dance techniques and unique creativity in prop utilization. The flow of the event went very well. The 1st place was secured by Priyanshu Pritesh from Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, and the 2nd place was secured by Ojas Narayana Dundur from New Horizon College of Engineering.

2. Color Pop

The event Color Pop (Tattoo Painting) took place in the Umbrella Canteen of NHCE and started around 11:30 AM. 15-plus teams took part in this amazing and colorful event. Participants demonstrated immense effort and creativity in their tattoo designs. The judge, Shrinivas, assessed the tattoos based on three criteria: Creativity, Design, and Finishing, for a total of 30 marks. The dedication and determination of the participants were evident as they explained the concepts behind their tattoos to the judge. The first place was secured by Nikhitha and Sriram from ISME for their stunning 3D tattoo, which captivated everyone present. The second place was secured by Preeyanka and Shivani from NHCE for their beautiful and colorful tattoo.

3. Costume Con

The event CostumeCon started around 12:00 PM. 150-plus audience members witnessed this amazing and colorful event and encouraged the participants. The judging criteria were based on Confidence, Creativity, Elegance, and Characterization. The audience was spellbound by the extraordinary performance of the participants and how they dressed up as movie characters and portrayed them. The title of Ms. MovieCon’24 was secured by Ms. Haripriya D., who portrayed the character of Geet from Jab We Met, an extrovert girl who is joyfully happy all the time. The title of Mr. MovieCon’24 was secured by Mr. Rounak Chhetri, who portrayed the character of Ranga Anna from the movie Avesham, playing the role of a local gangster.

4. Film Fiesta

The short film event ‘Film Fiesta’ showcased the creativity and talent of aspiring filmmakers. This event was a major highlight of MovieCon, drawing significant attention and participation from students and attendees alike. The preliminary round was conducted before the main event, i.e., on 29th May 2024, where members of the Drama Club meticulously selected the best films to be screened. This rigorous selection process ensured that only the most exceptional short films were featured during the main event on 31th May 2024. The event began at 1:00 PM and was graced by the presence of Mr. Surya, a renowned Kannada actor. He arrived at the venue and was warmly welcomed by the college officials. Following his arrival, he was paraded around the campus, where he had the opportunity to witness various ongoing events of the day and interact with the participants. Awards included Best Film for “In Conversation about Love” by The Jokers, Second Best Film for “Nagesh Aradhya” by Ekaiva Films, the award for Best Director secured by Chandan Abhishek S. from NHCE, and Best Actor secured by Likhitha Munegowda of NHCE for her magnificent portrayal of a complicated role in the film called NINA. The event was further highlighted by a visit from renowned Kannada actor Mr. Surya, who engaged with the campus community and participants.

5. Actor’s Spotlight

The event took place in Falconry Seminar Hall of NHCE and started around 3:00 PM. There were around 14 participants and 40 students in the audience who took part in and witnessed Actor’s Spotlight – ‘A Mono-acting Event.’ The event started with an introduction of the judge Mr. Bharat Raj P, a Drama Club alumni turned actor whose prominent works feature Kamaroopigal, a stage play based on Ramayana, and Uthkrishta, a short series. Participants were addressed by the judge after his introduction by the emcee, who congratulated them for their willingness to hone their talent and show their abilities. He spoke about the true meaning of acting and how each participant would benefit from this new experience. Participants were judged on five criteria: Body Language, Dialogue, Characterization, Emotion, and Costume. The first place was secured by Dhruthi N Reddy of New Horizon College of Engineering, and the second place was secured by Nagesh Aradhya of SSMRV College.

6. ABCD2

The event ABCD2 started around 3:30 PM. 100-plus audience members witnessed this amazing and colorful event and encouraged the participants. The event rules and regulations were explained to all the participants, and they started showcasing their dance based on the theme. The judging criteria were based on Confidence, Creativity, Coordination, and Choreography. The first place was secured by MVJ College, who showed great potential and portrayed a fabulous performance. The second place was secured by Sheshadripuram College, where the audience witnessed a great performance. Overall, it was a successful and colorful event where all the participants, the judge, and the audience had a great time watching and judging the event.

7. PlotLine

MovieCon 2024, an annual festival celebrating film and screenwriting, featured a unique and engaging event organized by the Drama Club. This year’s event took place entirely online, providing a platform for aspiring screenwriters to showcase their talents and compete for prestigious awards. Participants were required to submit an original screenplay no longer than 120 pages. The theme was open to all aspects of story writing. The first place was secured by The Jokers from Christ University (Kengeri), and the 2nd place was secured by Nithya Yadhunatha from New Horizon College of Engineering.

EVENT NAME: MovieCon’24 Banner Reveal

DATE: 13/05/2024

TIMING: 3:30 PM onwards

VENUE: Quadrangle

OVERVIEW:

On May 13, 2024, the banner reveal for MovieCon 2024 – A Drama Festival, was conducted by the Drama Club in collaboration with the Dance Club and Art Club. At 3:30 PM, Drama Club members, dressed in intricate mime makeup, took center stage. Their role was to direct students from various parts of the campus to the quadrangle using only silent gestures and expressions. This mime performance was not only a creative way to guide the crowd but also set the tone for the artistic flair of the festival. Upon reaching the quadrangle, students were captivated by a poignant performance from the Drama Club. The actors presented an original script they had crafted, depicting the heartfelt story of a young girl navigating the challenges of a recession and the steps she took to support her family. This compelling narrative struck a chord with many students, resonating deeply and reflecting real-life struggles and resilience. This heart-touching performance was followed by an exhilarating dance performance by the Dance Club. This segment of the event featured dynamic choreography and vibrant costumes, with dancers performing as famous movie characters. The dance routines brought iconic scenes to life, adding a lively and interactive element to the reveal.

THE REVEAL:

As the performances concluded, the much-anticipated banner reveal took place. The banner, designed to reflect the theme of MovieCon 2024, was unveiled amidst cheers and applause. This visually striking display captured the spirit of the drama festival and signaled the start of what promised to be an exciting event. The combination of the mime performance and the rousing dance routines created a vibrant atmosphere, highlighting the creative talents of the Drama, Art, and Dance Clubs. The event successfully built excitement and set the stage for MovieCon 2024, leaving students eager to see what other performances and activities the festival would bring.

1. Kalanjali-2023

DATE: 15/12/2023

TIMINGS: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

EVENT NAME : Mime

VENUE: Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Krishnadevarayanagar

The Drama club took part in Kalanjali-2023, a cultural fest organised by Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology on 15/12/2023. They participated in Mime, where they had a time limit of 6+2 minutes. The Drama club took along 12 students including 7 participants. The team started from the college at 11:00 AM and reached MVIT by 12:45 AM. The event commenced at 3 PM and lasted for about an hour. Drama put up an enthralling performance, with one of the most unique script and expressive teams. The audience were left spell-bound by the extraordinary storyline and expressive actions. The team secured second place winning a cash prize of two thousand five hundred rupees.

The participants left MVIT at 6 PM and were brought back to college via college transport. It was an overall amazing experience for the Drama club of NHCE to take part in this mime competition organised by MVIT, and a great chance to showcase the club’s skills.

2. Sargam Stageplay

DATE: 02/12/2023

TIMINGS: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

VENUE: Auditorium, NHCE

On 2nd December 2023, Drama club had taken part in the Spotlight (Stage play) event at our very own fest, Sargam 2023. The play was about adoption and it was a little different from the other stage plays as we had included a fresh aspect of musical.

Event Highlights: The venue was NHCE Auditorium. Our team had assembled at the auditorium aisle by 1:30PM. The program began by 2PM. The slot given to us was 8th. We went inside the greenroom by 5PM and performed around 5:30PM. The audience was very interactive the whole time and we received huge applause from them after the play was over. After our performance we stayed back for the results and waited to receive some feedback from the judges. We dispersed by 8:00PM.

Overall, we did our best and the one month of thorough preparations paid off that afternoon. We are extremely proud of our club for putting in the effort and hard work. We performed to our fullest and enjoyed the process throughout.

3. Sargam Short Movie Making

DATE: 02/12/2023

TIMINGS:10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

VENUE: Tejas Seminar hall, NHCE

The Drama club participated in ‘Short Movie Making’ an event of SARGAM 2023. There was a time limit of 5 minutes and a maximum of 6 participants. Judgement was based on Story Telling, Cinematography, and Screenplay. The film was shot at ITI colony, Krishnarajapuram, after securing permission. The overall shooting took two days and a team of 15 students

The edited short film was screened in Tejas seminar hall, NHCE on 2nd December at 10 am along with numerous other entries for the event. The short film ‘NINA’ -submitted by the drama club secured 3rd place in the short movie making and won a cash prize of rupees five thousand. It was the first time the Drama club participated in the ‘Short Movie Making’, Sargam 2023. The overall experience that taught the members of the drama club, NHCE a lot of new skills and gave them a chance to explore new domains.

4. Talent hunt- Actors, Video Editors and Sound Designers audition.

DATE: 10/11/2023

TIMINGS: 3:00pm to 7:00pm

VENUE: Tejas Seminar hall , NHCE

On 10Th November 2023, Drama club had conducted an audition for Actors, Video Editors and Sound Designers, for Sargam 2023. Students from various departments and years attended. The event started off with the introduction of the Drama club, its core and board members by the Emcees. We then had a welcome speech by the President, wishing all the participants luck. The event commenced at 3 pm. Event Highlights: Round-1: After an Ice breaking session, where a few participants were picked at random to imitate actors and have the audience guess, we started with round 1. Actors were given one-line dialogues in the language of their preference. The judges asked the actors to enact this line in varying emotions. Both the audience and Judges enjoyed this talented display. The students who had come to try out for the position of Video Editors and Sound Designers, were given clips to edit in a software of their own choice. They were given a time limit and a few other specific parameters.

Round – 2: In round 2, students were paired up and given scenarios to act out in groups. This tested both the creativity of the participants, and, their ability to improvise and work well in a group scene. Participants came up with several innovative short scripts and put forward interesting acts. The judges gave the participants insights on how to improve as well as giving them tips on how to portray their emotions better.

The emcees then called for any students who had monologues prepared. We were able to witness, compelling acts from a plethora of students. The Event concluded at 7 pm with a vote of thanks from the emcees and special mentions.

5. Sargam Promotional Event

DATE: 07/10/2023

TIMINGS: 12:30pm to 5:30pm

VENUE: Nexus Shantiniketan Mall and Nexus Whitefield Mall

On the 7th of October, the New Horizon College of Engineering brought the epic saga of The Ramayan to life at Nexus Shantiniketan and Nexus Whitefield through a mesmerizing promotional event for Sargam 2023. This unique performance, featuring the talents of both the Drama Club and the Dance Club, was the result of a week of intensive practice and coordination, leaving the audience captivated and immersed in the world of ancient Indian mythology.

The event commenced with a grand opening flashmob dance that set the tone for the day, followed by a spectacular act. The performance featured key scenes from the Ramayan, meticulously adapted to the stage. The Drama Club’s actors brought characters like Lord Rama, Sita, Hanuman, and Ravana to life with their heartfelt performances. The precision of their dialogue delivery and the emotional depth they conveyed were truly praiseworthy, leaving the audience spellbound.

Complementing the drama, the Dance Club’s choreographed routines added a dynamic and visually stunning element to the narrative which beautifully captured the essence of the Ramayan. Also, the Art Club played a major role in crafting the props for the play.

In addition to the live performance, we undertook extensive promotion for the event. We displayed the banners after the act attracting a diverse crowd. We also had a booth where attendees could learn more about New Horizon College of Engineering and our drama and dance clubs. The event was well-covered on social media, with live updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses that generated excitement among those who couldn’t attend in person.

Overall, it was yet again a promising and successful collaboration by both clubs and a great learning experience for all the participants. Undoubtedly, this event was a terrific kickstart to Sargam and other upcoming events for The Drama Club.

6. Writer’s Haven

DATE: 12/09/2023

TIMINGS: 3:00pm to 5:00pm

VENUE: MBA department

Writer’s Haven, an audition for SARGAM was hosted by Drama Club, was where students from NHCE scripted out their creative ideas. The audition consisted of two rounds. First round consisted of five situations and the writers had to pick any one and build the script on it whereas second round consisted of writing of a story of individual choice and it also included a quiz round for fun and engaging the participants. There were 35 participants, 3 judges and 5 coordinators. The competition commenced at 3pm and it got over by 5pm. Over all it was an amazing event where all the innovative minds were scripting their creativeness increasing the dimensions of scripting

2022-23 ACHIEVEMENTS

1. HALCYON-Mime

DATE: 1/06/2023

TIMINGS: 2pm to 4pm

VENUE: Birla Auditorium, SIT Tumkur

Siddaganga Institute of Technology organised a MIME competition as part of their cultural fest, HALCYON-2023. It was an inter-university mime competition where several colleges including NHCE took part. Every team could bring 7 participants along with an accompanist and were given a time limit of 4+2 minutes to show case their talent. Reel India Productions brought with them 7 of their best participants, an event coordinator and 2 makeup artists. The team started from the college campus at 7:10 AM and reached SIT, Tumkur by 10:30 AM. The event commenced at 2 PM and lasted about an hour. Reel India Productions put up a tough competition in the event. The team had one of the best self made script that portrayed how a young girl lost her job due to recession and the grave steps she took to support her family. The participants left SIT at 5 PM and directly headed back to their home via the most convinient transportation they opted for. Over all it was an amazing experience for the drama club member of NHCE to take part in this mime competition organised by SIT.

2. INITIUM

DATE: 31/05/2023

TIMINGS: 10am to 5pm

VENUE: New Horizon College of Engineering

A)EVENT NAME: WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY

DATE: 31/05/2023

TIMING: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

VENUE: MBA Seminar Hall, NHCE.

The event was conducted by drama club under the umbrella of INITIUM’23, it was curated for all those people always bursting with wit, humour, and spontaneous responses, this was the perfect opportunity to unleash the talent and show off their skills. This improve based event was judged by Mr. Yashwanth Devraj, he is a passionate actor who has done multiple short films and won awards for his acting in his college days. Accompanying him was our in-house judge, Mr. Karthikeyan Umesh, the secretary of Drama club. It was a solo event, were it got a total of 7 registrations, among which 4 participants are NHCE students. The event consisted of 3 rounds, Round 1: Whose line is it anyway? Question-answer round. In this round participants were asked to answer to the questions asked by the coordinators and it could be given only upon the bursting of balloons, additional points were given to the wittiest answers. Round 2: Down the memory lane Participants were given a quirky element, such as objects or any kind of emotions, with which they had to come up with a story. The participant succeeding another participant had to continue the story with the new element given to him. Round 3: Inside Out- Switching emotions/ characters. Here participants were put into groups and each group was given a situation to play out. In the group, participants were given different emotions and when were the judge used to call out ‘switch’, the participants had to change emotions in anticlockwise format. At the end of the event, marks from all 3 rounds were added up and winners were announced on the basis of highest marks. Winners: First Place: Chris Sebastian from Kristu Jayanti College Runners up: Chandrashekar from Dayananda Sagar College of Art, Science and Commerce

B)EVENT NAME: True Detectives

DATE: 31/05/2023

TIMING: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

VENUE: Falconry Hall, NHCE.

True Detectives was hosted by the drama club under the umbrella of INITIUM’23. The event was conducted in Falconry hall from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, it was a team event and each team consisted of 3 members. A total of 15 teams had registered for the event. It was a brain‐stirring event, where the participants play a role of a detective, at the beginning of the event a skit was enacted by the members of drama club, leading to the murder. From this point, the teams had to come up with questions to solve the “Murder Mystery”, they were given a time limit of 15 minutes for it. After that the teams were divided in batches and each batch was given a time limit of 20 minutes to find the culprit behind the killing. During the allotted time period the teams were be allowed to walk around to investigate the crime scene and can pose four questions to each of the actors regarding their whereabouts during the murder and the backstory of the character. The participants were tested to find the killer before time runs out. After the 20 minutes, an additional time of 10 minutes were given for the detectives to write out the killers name and give legitimate reasoning as to why they concluded with that particular character as a killer. Winners were announced not only on the basis of the answer but also on the time taken for them to come up with it. Winners: First Place: Ketan and team from NHCE Runners up: Anirudh and team from NHCM

3. MOVIE CON

DATE: 22/05/2023

TIMINGS: 10am to 5pm

VENUE: New Horizon College of Engineering

The drama club of NHCE conducted their event ‘Movie-con’ on 22/5/23. This event was with collaboration with the NHCE Art club who decorated the whole campus. This event consisted of multiple events, they are:-

1.Treasure hunt:

The event took place around the college, it started at 10:30 am in the video conference room of the library and all the participants were present, we had 14 teams and this consisted of one team outside of NHCE, the clues were based on movies and the clues were spread over the vast campus of NHCE, with a focus on written clues and a sprinkle of audio clues, the event successfully merged adventure, teamwork, and cinematic knowledge. We had 2 winners for the event and it concluded at 12 pm, it ended with a feedback session where we received a good feedback. After an intense competition, two exceptional teams emerged as winners. The first place was secured by “Team Chikni Chameli,” comprised of Shashank. R, Shailini and M.Bharathi. This remarkable team demonstrated exceptional teamwork, astute problem-solving, and a deep understanding of the movie theme. They successfully conquered all the hubs and claimed the treasure. The second place was secured by “Team Chandramukhi,” consisting of Prachii Mishra, Diya K Anoop and Chiranth N Yadav. This team showcased remarkable perseverance, strategic thinking, and a solid grasp of the movie-themed challenges. Their dedication and efforts led them to secure the second position.

2. Ramp walk:

The next event started at 12:45 pm and there were two judges form the fashion team. We had 20+ participants who took part actively by dressing up and showing their love of cinema. The participants were judged on the basis of presentation (ramp walk), dressing accurate to the said movie character and acting out the character. Additional brownie points were given for using good bgms given by the participants themselves.

The event ended around 2:30, after a tough decision due to the tough competition the awards of Mr. Movie-con and Ms. Movie-con were given to Basha and Meghana P V respectively.

3. Shortfilm Festival:

The main highlight of Movie-con was “Shortfilm Festival” which started at 2:30 pm. The Judge of the short-film festival was Mr. Vinod Divakar who was the executive producer of “Kirik Party” and well known for many other films across South India. We had total submissions of 11 films, the first screening of short-films was done by the drama club members along with the judge a day before the event (21/05/2023). The short-films not adhering to the rules were eliminated and only 5 Short-films were short-listed.

On the day of the event, the event was started by welcoming Dr. Anitha S Rai, DEAN Library and Alumni Relations of NHEI and Mr. Vinod Divakar. The judge, Dr. Anitha Rai, drama club members and participants along with the audience watched all the selected 5 films. The awards were given out for best actor, best director, best screenplay, best cinematography and the short-film that had all the components of one the best shortfilm.

4. KRUPANIDHI ELEMENT 7- MIME

DATE: 03/03/2023

TIMING: 10:00 am

VENUE: KRUPANIDHI COLLEGE, GUNJUR

The Mime Team of Reel India Productions once again conquered in the annual ELEMENT 7 fest organised by the Krupanidhi Group of Institutions. Post COVID-19 Pandemic, this win proved to be one of the most successful endeavours by the club after several months. The MIME team were led by the three most important pillars of the club, President M. Lakshmi Sravani, Vice President Tanush Krishna and last but not the least, Secretary Karthikeyan Umesh, who spearheaded the endeavour and came up with the winning script which talked about one of the most relevant topics nowadays- Recession.

The entire team put an extraordinary amount of hardwork and gained perfection within a very short span of time. On the Day of the event, all the participants and team representatives were present at the venue- THE ATHENAEUM and performed live in front of a huge crowd and judges. The team was highly applauded and appraised for their energised performance and thrilling formations, which were never seen before.

The award ceremony of the competition was held on the very same day, and the MIME team of Reel India Productions effortlessly sweeped the first prize, beating 5 more participating teams. The team also won a handsome amount of cash prize, certificates for all participants and a Trophy. All together, it was a surreal experience for a new team to win the First Prize among so many other strong contenders. Every participant and team member had a positive takeaway from this experience and it will be cherished for a long time to come.

5. “LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION!”

Date: 04/11/2022

TIMING: 3:00 pm

VENUE: FALCONRY SEMINAR HALL

Reel India Productions once again brought up the most awaited opportunity for the academic year 2022-23 for all the students of NHCE to live the dream of being an actor and a performer.The goal was to look for passionate actors who wanted to unshackle themselves and let the world be their stage, to truly live out different characters and to perform like their favourite heroes and heroines that they have grown up watching.

The 4 esteem judges of the event were the current fourth years, they are M Lakshmi Sravani, Tanush Krishna, Karthikeyan Umesh and Tejas M. The 3 stunning hosts of the event were Debirupa Syam, M Skanda Kashyap and Dharmik Shetty. Last but not the least the whole event was coordinated by Niddapu Santosh Kumar and Chandan S.The whole event was run by the current 3^rd years with the help of 2^nd years of Drama Club.The event constituted of 2 rounds- Round 1: Switch The Emotions! In the first round, we had about 50 students and each one had to come up to the stage, where the 3^rd years gave them famous dialogues of various movies and they had to act it out with the specified emotion given by the judges. The judges also asked people to act out the dialogues in more than one emotion i.e., they had to switch the emotions each time one of the judges called out an emotion. There was no eliminations for any of the rounds. Round 2: Scene Kya Hai? In the start of round 2, the board members of drama club grouped all the solo participants into a group of 2, 3 or 4 and they let the participants who came with their peer (other participants only) to form a group. Then they were given out scenarios and given 1:30 mins of preparation time and had to perform it under 2 mins.

The event was entertaining for all the people in the auditorium, laughs were exchanged and even a small skit by 2 of the judges were performed. People even lost track of the time. In the end, the core team thanked everyone for making it a successful event and everyone dispersed.The winners were announced a day later. The judges individually calculated the average of the 2 rounds and participants having the highest cumulative average of all four judges won in the event. The winners were offered to join the Drama Club.

6.”SCRIPT IT OUT!”

Date: 03/11/2022

TIMING: 3:00 pm

VENUE: MBA SEMINAR HALL

Reel India Productions once again brought up the most awaited opportunity for the academic year 2022-23 for all the students of NHCE to live the dream of being a script writer .The goal was to look for passionate writers who wanted to unshackle themselves and let the world know how they think through writing , to truly live out different characters in the world of imagination. Round 1: Scriptomania! In the first round, we had about more than 50 students and each one had to come up with the best script that they were capable of within the specified time. This round was all about creative thinking and various level imagination that the students could bring it in the form of words.

Round 2: Mix it till u fix it In the start of round 2, the students were grouped into 2 teams, in which one student from each group was allowed to pick the chits which consisted movie names of various languages in which the students had given a challenge to change the plot of the famous movies of all time. This round was all about their imagination based on a given idea.

The event was entertaining for all the people in the auditorium, laughs were exchanged and ideas too. People even lost track of the time. In the end, the core team thanked everyone for making it a successful event.