Premchand's dramas regale Mangaloreans

MANGALORE: Ideal Drama and Entertainment Academy (IDEA), Mumbai under the direction of Mujeeb Khan staged of stories of renowned Hindu writer Munshi Premchand on the occasion of Hindi Fortnight celebrations at Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre here on Saturday. The event organized by City based Corporation Bank saw the maiden performance of the troupe in the city.
Ajai Kumar, chairman and managing director of the bank, who was the chief guest at the event, said that it was for the first time that the bank is adopting such a mega event in the city. Such events are necessary to take Hindi to the masses, Ajai Kumar said.
He also released a book 'Meri Munshi Se Bhent' penned by Mujeeb Khan on the occasion. The IDEA team presented Premchand's three famous stories Kafan, Bade Ghar Ki Beti and Rasik Sampadak on the occasion.
The troupe has been organizing 'Prem-Utsav' - dramas based on stories of Munshi Premchand across the country
The cultural evening began with a jugalbandi performance of Ankush Nayak and his team who captivated the audience with soothing Indian fusion music.