Chandigarh, 02.11.26-, 2026: A street play titled “The Paper Leak – One Leak, Thousands of Broken Dreams” was staged by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, Chandigarh, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The performance was presented as part of the practical work of the students of B. Voc. Media and Entertainment programme under the Folk Media & Theatre paper.
The pressing issue of examination paper leaks was addressed through the play. Through a series of powerful scenes, it was highlighted how the hopes of honest and hardworking aspirants are shattered by such malpractices and how public trust is eroded.
Hands-on experience in scriptwriting, acting, direction and stage production was also provided to the students through the play .
College Principal Dr. Ajay Sharma appreciated the students’ efforts and emphasized that such socially relevant initiatives reflect the college’s thrust on experiential learning, holistic development and sensitization of youth towards critical societal issues.
Dr. Priya Chadha, Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, stated that such creative endeavours and creative communication play an important role in spreading social awareness in the society.
The play was written by students Smriti Sharma and Hashima and was directed by Mr. Ritesh Gautam, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.