Dehradun, April 29 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

DEHRADUN, 27 Apr: Doon International School Riverside Campus, hosted a captivating musical play "Neeli Chhatri" on Sunday evening. The production was inspired by Ruskin Bond's popular novel The Blue Umbrella. Presented in Hindi and directed by theatre artist Ujwal Jain, the performance beautifully brought to life the innocence, longing, and subtle human emotions embedded in Bond's storytelling.

Adding a distinctive cultural dimension, the play seamlessly incorporated Pahadi folk music and traditional Garhwali songs, reflecting the authentic ethos of the Garhwal Hills where the story is set. This thoughtful inclusion lent the production a rich indigenous texture, transforming it into a vibrant am...