-APS Noorpuri
Chandigarh 20 Nov 2025
Chitkara University Punjab, successfully hosted the return of Rangrezz, one of India’s most vibrant national theatre festivals. The edition brought together theatre groups, storytellers, performers and students from across the country for two days of creative expression, cultural dialogue and artistic celebration. With the theme Dastaan – Journeys in Rhythm, Stories in Motion. Rangrezz 2025 celebrated the profound power of storytelling in its many forms, honouring India’s rich narrative traditions from ancient courts and village squares to contemporary stages.
This year’s festival showcased an impressive range of performances, including impactful Nukkad Natak presentations on social issues, proscenium plays by national and university teams, monologues and movement pieces by emerging artists, creative games, audience engagement activities, and student showcases that reflected campus creativity and cultural identity.
Participants delivered exceptional performances across categories, with over several institutions standing out. Students from more than 15 states participated in the national theatre festival organized by Chitkara University The winners from the Monologue category, Street Play category, and Stage Play category belonged to different parts of the country including Gwalior and Haryana. The winners received their award from Dr Niyati Chitkara, Vice President and Director Chitkara International Schools.
Reflecting on the success of the festival, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor Chitkara University, said, “Rangrezz has always been a celebration of creativity, courage and community. This year reaffirmed how powerful storytelling can be when young minds come together to express, question and create. We are proud to offer a platform where talent from across the country can shine and where the spirit of theatre continues to thrive.”
Designed as an inclusive and inspiring platform, Rangrezz encouraged young performers from across India to share their stories, experiment with fresh ideas and learn from diverse theatre communities. As one of the country’s most anticipated national theatre fests, it continued to serve as a space where voices were heard, perspectives were exchanged and new performance practices took shape.
Chitkara University extended its heartfelt appreciation to theatre enthusiasts who joined Rangrezz 2025, making it an extraordinary celebration of performance, creativity and artistic collaboration.
