Ludhiana, April 27 -- In a proud moment for Ludhiana's rural education sector, a short Punjabi film featuring students from a government school in the district has been screened at the 13th Ma Boli Film Festival in Surrey, Canada. The cast of the film - Screen Bukhar, written and directed by noted educator and filmmaker Karamjit Singh Grewal, comprised students of Government High School, Kheri Jhameri. With limited resources but immense talent, the rural students delivered compelling performances, earning appreciation beyond borders.

The film addresses a pressing contemporary issue, the growing dependence of children on mobile phones and screens, and its misuse. Through a simple yet impactful narrative, the young actors have effectively ...