22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After six-year hiatus, Gurgaon civic body revives open air theatre with free poetry event
Gurgaon: The
Rangbhoomi Open Air Theatre
in Sector 29 is set to come alive again after a six-year hiatus. The MCG is hosting a comedy poetry gathering on April 26 (Saturday) at 6 pm, providing residents with an opportunity to enjoy quality entertainment.
The venue's open air theatre will welcome visitors free of charge, marking the return of artistic and cultural activities. Prior to this, the MCG regularly conducted cultural programmes every Saturday at the theatre stage since 2015. These activities were suspended during the pandemic period.
MCG additional commissioner Mahabir Prasad said that distinguished poets specialising in humour would grace the occasion. The lineup includes Sundar Kataria, who featured in television programmes "Wah-Wah" and India Laughter Champion. The event will also showcase performances by Mahendra Ajnabi, the emotive humour poetess Kalpana Shukla, and the quick-witted Sunhari Lal Verma 'Turant', all of whom will bring their distinctive comedic styles to entertain the audience.
"Our aim is to promote local art and culture, provide a platform for local artists, and offer free, high-quality entertainment to citizens. For comedy lovers, this evening is sure to be memorable, so let's join in this effort to give a new flight to Gurgaon's cultural consciousness," said the additional commissioner.
Officials said that the Rangbhoomi stage has hosted an impressive array of performers, featuring both regional talents and celebrated personalities from the entertainment industry. Notable appearances include the distinguished late film actor Tom Alter and accomplished actors Yashpal Sharma, Farid Ahmed, and Mohan Kant. Acclaimed singers such as Gajendra Phogat and Mahavir Guddu, amongst others, will also be a part of the event.
According to Sections 42(13) and 44(g) of Chapter 3 of the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994, the corporation bears responsibility for promoting cultural, educational, and aesthetic aspects.
