New Delhi : From Ghalib to Kalidas to the urban reality of today. The Yuva Natya Samaroh depicted it all and enthralled the theater lovers of the capital with a series of plays.

On the last day of the festival, young performers brought to stage the much-loved and frequently staged play Adhe Adhure that captures the story of an urban middle class family of dissatisfied members in a conformist society.

The story revolving around Savitri, a middle-aged woman unhappy with her marital life and her attempts to keep her rebellious children and a scattered family intact, depicted in a humorous way brought a resounding end to the festival.

The Yuva Natya Samaroh was organised by Government of Delhi along with the Sahitya Kala Parishad, with the aim of providing young theater talent a platform as well as an audience.

Over the past week, a wide varity of subjects played out in the form of various plays like Quaid-e-Hayat, Khusar Phusar, Bada Natakia Kaun, Ashadh Ka Ek Din, Kabira Khada Bazar Mei, and Pratigya Yogandhrayad.

Organized under the theme ‘amateurs of today – masters tomorrow’, the festival received a resounding response from young Delhites.

“We are overwhelmed by the response that we received. It was particularly encouraging that young and amateur artists received applause and encouragement for their work. They had worked really hard to make this extravaganza a success and to showcase their talent,” said Mr J P Singh, Assistant Secretary, Sahitya Kala Parishad.

The festival that started on February 11 and staged plays every evening at the Shri Ram Centre (excluding February 14, 16 and 17).

Besides exploring interesting personalities in Indian history like Ghalib and Kabir, the plays also discussed prominent issues in Indian society including the trials and tribulations of women through a series of varied plays directed mostly by upcoming directors.