Premium

Punjab to host 40 free shows of Ashutosh Rana’s play ‘Humare Ram’

The play would be offered to the spectators free of cost and the government would bear the cost of staging the plays. The ticket of the pay starts at Rs 799.

2 min readChandigarhJan 21, 2026 04:20 AM IST

Punjab to host 40 free shows of Ashutosh Rana’s play ‘Humare Ram’

Actor Ashutosh Rana plays Ravan in the theatre production, Humare Ram.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is planning to stage the popular Ashutosh Rana and Rahul R Bhuchar’s theatrical ‘Humare Ram’ — a retelling of the Ramayana — in various cities across the state. The Punjab Cabinet gave its nod to the decision in its meeting on Tuesday.

Finance Minister Harpal Cheema briefed the media about various Cabinet decisions. During the briefing, he said that 40 shows of the play ‘Humare Ram’ will be staged in Punjab. The play would be offered to the spectators free of cost and the government would bear the cost of staging the plays. The ticket of the pay starts at Rs 799.

The Cultural Affairs Committee of the state’s Tourism and Culture Department is the nodal agency to organise the shows and decide on the cities for the plays to be staged.

Cheema said, “We will use auditoriums of universities and other institutions to stage the play.”

Another AAP leader said, “We had booked these shows after talking to the organisers… We could get slots only in September and October.”

Recently, the AAP had also organised the 350th anniversary commemoration of Guru Teg Bahadur. In February this year, the government will also celebrate the 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas. The department of tourism and cultural affairs is the organising agency of these programs.

“We are out to do lok sewa. We will organise five to six shows of the play in cities depending on the demand. Anybody interested in watching the play would be allowed to do so,” said a government source.

Story continues below this ad

The source also said the shows will be staged in major cities including Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda, Mohali and Ludhiana. “We will ensure a venue for 2,500. If the play will be in high demand, then we will have multiple shows.”

The department will soon organise a meeting to prepare the blueprint of the program.

Kanchan Vasdev

Kanchan Vasdev is a Senior Assistant Editor in The Indian Express’ Punjab bureau. She is a highly experienced journalist with 22 years of expertise covering high-stakes politics, governance, and social issues in Northern India. Professional Background Role: Primary reporter covering the Punjab Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), government policies, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership in the state. Experience: She previously worked with The Tribune and has played a key role in launching various city editions. Special Projects: Abandoned Brides: Authored a monograph on brides abandoned by NRIs as part of the Prabha Dutt Memorial Fellowship. Environment: Worked as a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) fellow, focusing on the pollution levels in the Satluj river. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her recent reporting focuses on the legislative strategies and political maneuvers of the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government: 1. Legislative & Governance Standoffs "Punjab govt advances special Assembly session to pass resolution against VB-G RAM G Bill" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on the state's move to block the Centre's "Viksit Bharat" mission, which the state claims will undermine MGNREGA. "Punjab govt doubles down on special sessions, sixth in January" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing the AAP government's use of special sessions as a legislative tool amid tensions with the Governor. "Punjab asks 'VIP teachers' working near Chandigarh to go back to border districts" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on CM Mann's move to end the practice of influential teachers avoiding postings in remote areas. 2. Political Analysis & Rural Polls "Punjab rural polls: Why Akalis are likened to dinosaurs in Punjab" (Dec 19, 2025): Analyzing CM Bhagwant Mann's rhetoric against the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) following local body elections. "AAP claims win in 78% Punjab zila parishads as counting continues" (Dec 18, 2025): Breaking down the results of the 2025 rural elections. "Rahul Gandhi and Sidhu alike, says Bhagwant Mann" (Dec 13, 2025): Covering the CM's critique of the Congress leadership. 3. Law Enforcement & Bureaucracy "Suspended Punjab IPS officer Ravjot Kaur Grewal awaits reinstatement" (Dec 10, 2025): Investigative reporting on the bureaucratic red tape involving the Election Commission and the state government. "Punjab declines to give parole to Amritpal Singh" (Nov 27, 2025): Detailing the state government's refusal to grant parole to the radical preacher and sitting MP. 4. Welfare & Economy "Punjab government's plan to add more freebies to 'atta-dal' scheme hits funds roadblock" (Dec 4, 2024): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing the state's flagship food security program. "Mann leads Punjab delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach" (Dec 2, 2025). Signature Beat Kanchan Vasdev is known for her insider access to Punjab's political executive. Her writing provides deep insights into how state policies are formulated and the friction points between the state government and central authorities. Her dual expertise in environment and law allows her to report on complex issues like the "Farmhouse Policy" (Dec 18, 2025) and river pollution with a unique policy-oriented lens. X (Twitter): @kanchan99 ... Read More

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
Punjab

Loading Taboola...