The Magic of Theatre in Delhi — ‘Dilli-6’ Wins Hearts!
New Delhi, October 24, 2025 |
Correspondent — Lead India TV News Vishwanath Pandey Nirad
At Lok Kala Manch, New Delhi, the students of Srijana Art and Culture captivated audiences with their stage performance “Dilli – 6”. The play, an Indian adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” was beautifully reimagined in the vibrant colors and unique flavor of Old Delhi by director Sameep Singh.
The adaptation was penned by Lalit Singh Pokhariya, and the 1 hour 45-minute production brought alive the sights, sounds, and spirit of Delhi-6. The local language, humor, and rustic charm created a deep connection with the audience.
Production Team
Direction & Design: Sameep Singh
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SRIJANA ART AND CULTURE
Director:- Sameep singh
Assistant Director:- Rishabh Raj
Producer:- Rohit Gill
Stage manager:- Rishabh Raj
Back stage:- Meenu Singh
Music :-Ashish Chaudhari & Aryan Madhok
Makeup:- Monaal Singh , swastika Roy
Set :- Rishabh Raj
Costume:- Priya & Deeksha
Gunda /Danku 1:- Anil
Gunda /Danku 2:- farhan
Gunda / Danku 3 :- Shivam
Gunda /danku 4:- Rohit
Than Singh :- satyam & Ranveer
Lali :- Priya Roy,Deeksha
Shalini :- Chetna
DPG :- Alok & Raghav
Patvaari :- Anil
Bihari Lal :- Anubhav & Rohit
Anandi lal :- Sachin & Shivam
Juli :- Priya Roy & Deeksha
Sarapat :- Rishabh & Ankit
Manohran:- Farhan
Balmdin :- Aryan & Himanshu
Pritam pal :- Nikhil & Ashish
PR Team:- Priya Roy & Kuntal & Satyam, Shalender , Ranveer & Ashish &
Cast Highlights
The play’s quick scene changes and character swaps were a treat to watch. Performers like Anil Kunti, Mantri, Shivam, and Rohit brought incredible energy to their roles as gangsters and goons. Characters such as Than Singh, Lalli, Shalini, D.P. Ji, Patwari, Biharilal, Andilal, Julie, Sarpat, Balamdeen, and Pritampal were portrayed with great liveliness and authenticity by the young actors.
The Spirit of Srijana
This performance was the culmination of Srijana Art and Culture’s 3.5-month student training program, where students explored every aspect of theatre — acting, music, design, and stage management. The audience’s thunderous applause at the end reflected the success and passion of the entire team.
Director’s Note
Director Sameep Singh said, “In this play, we connected the soul of Delhi-6 — its culture, colors, and relationships — with Shakespeare’s timeless story. This wasn’t just theatre; it was about bringing the heartbeat of Delhi to the stage.”
In Conclusion
“Dilli – 6” was not merely a play; it was a heartfelt portrayal of Delhi’s lanes, dialect, and human emotions — lived and expressed with pure passion by a talented new generation of artists.
