Chinar Art Foundation stages “Zahar” in ‘Spring Theatre Festival’ at Jammu.

‘Chinar Art Foundation, Jammu’, a registered Organisation under the Societies Act, engaged in
preserving as well as promoting Art, culture, languages besides traditional and folk music of Kashmir,
Jammu and Ladakh divisions, gave a theatrical presentation at the famous & ‘Abinav Theatre’ in the city of
Jammu.

A Kashmiri stage play titled ‘Zahar’, showcasing the essence of mutual relationship and
coexistence between the various sections of the civil society especially the marital relationships, was
witnessed by a galaxy of theatre lovers in the jam packed auditorium. Proficiently translated into
Kashmiri language by Rajesh Handoo, the play has been originally written by Pankaj Soni, a well known
playwright. Directed by Sachin Dhar, a renowned film and theatre Director, the cast of the play included
ace theatre Actors Manoj Bhat ( as Shambhoo Nath) and Puneet. J. Bali ( as a rich businessman ) besides
the writer of the play Rajesh Handoo ( as a Customer ) who were lauded for their outstanding Act.

The set was beautifully managed by Virender Sumbly to portray the experimental thought of the Director
whereas Ritu Mehra designed the costumes. Make up was handled by Manoj Bhat and Puneet. J. Bali
themselves. Tushar Mehra arranged the properties on the set.

Rajesh Khar enriched the play with his contribution in music and Dilshad Shazi operated the Lights with proficiency. Ritu Mehra and Manoj Bhat aptly assisted in Direction. President of the Chinar Art Foundation, Kusum Dhar, a renowned TV and theatre Actor overviewed the entire arrangements for making the play a success.

The Director and members of Chinar Art Foundation (CAF ), Jammu thanked the audience and technical staff of JKAACL include Lokesh ji and Tara Chand ji besides the Senior Drama Instructor Sh. Sudhir Mahajan for
their cooperation in difficult climatic conditions. The play was a part of ‘Spring Theatre Festival’
organized by the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages ( JKAACL ), Jammu who work with the
same motive of preserving the ages old rich culture, language and music of J&K UT, unlike Chinar Art
Foundation, Jammu.