Artistes of SCR, Vijayawada division, after winning first prize for playing Kapiraj drama, in the All India Hindi Drama Competition

The South Central Railway (SCR) team of the Vijayawada division won first prize at the All India Hindi Drama Competitions, held in Bhusawal for their performance in ‘Kapiraj,’ a play based on the Ramayana tale of ‘Bali and Sugreeva.’ The play, performed by a 15-member team, explored the themes of loyalty, betrayal, destiny and justice.

Central Railway General Manager Dharmaveer Meena presented the award to the winning team.

Vijayawada Divisional Railway Manager Narendra A. Patil, in a statement on Monday, congratulated the artists and said: “This is the third consecutive year the division has won the top honour at the national-level competition.”

Additionally, the team also won several individual categories, including best director, lighting, stage setup, music and sound effects

Published - June 09, 2025 11:49 pm IST