The Young Dramatists Society Srinagar today staged its latest theatrical production, “AASH” (Kitab Rishtan Hinz), at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) Srinagar as part of the prestigious Chinar Book Festival. The performance drew an enthusiastic audience of literature lovers, theatre lovers, and cultural dignitaries from across the Valley. The Programme Kala-e-Kashmir is organizing by Ministry of Education , Govt. of India.
The play, “AASH”, (Kitab Rishtan Hinz), meaning Hope the book of relations with mother , delves into the emotional and intellectual bonds created through books and literature, portraying how written words weave relationships that transcend time and space. With its rich script, engaging dialogues, and authentic performances, the production offered a poignant reflection on the transformative power of reading in connecting generations and communities.
Directed and performed by the talented members of the Young Dramatists Society, the play blended modern theatrical techniques with Kashmiri cultural sensibilities, resonating deeply with the festival’s theme of celebrating literature as a bridge between hearts and minds.
Speaking on the occasion, the Society’s representatives expressed gratitude to the Chinar Book Festival organisers for providing a platform to highlight theatre as a vital component of cultural dialogue. They emphasised the need for more such collaborations that merge performing arts with literary celebrations.
The event concluded with a warm round of applause, with many in the audience praising the performance for its originality, emotional depth, and strong cultural identity.
About Young Dramatists Society
The Young Dramatists Society is a collective of passionate theatre practitioners committed to producing socially relevant and artistically rich performances. Through its work, the Society strives to preserve Kashmiri heritage while embracing contemporary storytelling forms.