The play "Bhishmasthamana" staged at the newly renovated "Indraprastha" auditorium of SDM College, Ujire, left the audience spellbound. The play, directed by Yashwant Belthangady, depicted the final days of Bhishma, a key character from the Mahabharata.
The play, written by Skanda Bhargava, a senior student of the college, explored themes of honor, duty, and sacrifice. The cast, comprising students of the college, delivered impressive performances, with Skanda Bhargava himself playing the lead role of Bhishma. The play was praised by Prof. Ganapati Bhat Kulamarva, retired principal of Punjalakatte Government First Grade College. SDM College principal Dr. B.A. Kumar Hegde commended the students for their outstanding performance and expressed hope for future productions. The play was the first cultural event to be held at the renovated auditorium and marked a significant milestone in the college’s cultural calendar.