Chandigarh, 10 February
A two-day workshop titled “Cinema and Script Writing” was organized by the Department of Punjabi, D.A.V. College, Sector–10, Chandigarh, on 9–10 February 2026. The main objective of this workshop was to familiarize students with the significant role of scriptwriting in cinema.
On the first day of the workshop, students were explained how scenes are developed from a story, how events are selected, and how the time frame of a story—past, present, or future—is depicted through characters’ dialogues and visual scenes.
On the second day, detailed information was provided about camera-handling techniques and visual composition. The chief speaker of the workshop, Dr. Rajiv Sharma, a National Award winner, imparted practical training in scriptwriting by engaging students in hands-on exercises.
The Head of the Department, Dr. Mandeep Kumar, shared his experiences related to film and cinema and motivated students to consider scriptwriting as a potential career option in the future. The Principal of the college, Dr. Mona Narang, inaugurated the workshop and granted permission for its commencement with her welcome address.
During the workshop, Dr. Rajinder Singh was also present. Dr. Rama Kumari, while referring to the script of the play “Dulhan” written by I.C. Nanda in 1913 for social reform, enlightened students about the changes in thought brought about by Artificial Intelligence after more than a century and the economic possibilities that scriptwriting can offer.
The two-day workshop concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Harjeet Singh. Professor Pavandeep Kaur efficiently conducted the stage proceedings. Dr. Jaspreet Kaur and Prof. Manveer Kaur encouraged the students by assisting them in story writing and dialogue writing.
The primary aim of this two-day workshop was to help students understand how, in the era of globalization, they can connect with new and creative professions such as scriptwriting through the medium of the Punjabi language.
One of the significant achievements of this workshop was that, based on the theoretical and practical knowledge gained, students created short documentaries and wrote original scripts. They developed stories on social, cultural, and contemporary themes and transformed them into scripts, thereby giving a new dimension to their creativity and experimental thinking. This hands-on practice proved to be a valuable learning experience for students in the field of cinema and scriptwriting.