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Paigam Theatre

— Where every voice finds a stage —

Creativity · Awareness · Expression

Theatre Group · SGGS College, Sector 26, Chandigarh

About the Group

A vibrant platform for students to explore and express their creativity, while highlighting their innovative talents.

Paigam Theatre Group of the College serves as a vibrant platform for students to explore and express their creativity while highlighting their innovative talents. Through the impactful medium of theatre, the group encourages students to discover their artistic potential, contributing to their overall personal growth.

It also plays a significant role in raising community awareness by engaging with social and environmental issues through diverse activities. Over the years, the group has actively engaged in numerous awareness drives, competitions, literary festivals, and theatrical performances — earning widespread appreciation and accolades for its impactful presentations and creative excellence.

Coordinator & Registration

Reach out to the Coordinator, or register directly to join the Paigam Theatre family.

Dr. Priya Sandhu

Coordinator — Paigam Theatre

The Coordinator guides the group through script-work, rehearsals, performances and inter-college outings — coordinating with student artistes from across departments.

For queries about auditions, upcoming productions, or to invite the group for a performance, please reach out through the College.

Join Paigam

Open to All Students

Whether you act, write, direct, design, or simply love the stage — there's a place for you in Paigam. Membership is free and open to all enrolled students of the College.

Fill the Google Form below to register your interest. Auditions and orientation details will follow.

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What We Do

The four broad pillars on which the group's work rests.

Nukkad Nataks

Street plays on social, civic and environmental themes, performed on campus and at public venues.

Short Films

Original short-film productions tackling contemporary issues — with original scripts and student-led production.

Awareness Drives

Collaborative outreach with NSS, the Electoral Literacy Club, VADA and other campus units.

Festivals & Competitions

Active participation in inter-college literary festivals, competitions and theatrical contests.

Glimpses of Recent Performances

Two of the group's most impactful nukkad nataks from the 2024–25 session, captured live.

Performance Archive

A session-wise log of Paigam Theatre's recent nukkad nataks, short films, and festival appearances.

Session 2025–26
15
Aug
2025
Nukkad Natak — “Say No to Drugs and Yes to Life

Performed at Elante Mall in collaboration with the NSS Units and the VADA Club — carrying an anti-drug message to a wider public audience on Independence Day.

Nukkad Natak NSS · VADA Elante Mall
19
Mar
2026
Echoes of Expression — at “Literary Blossoms

Participation in the “Echoes of Expression” event at Literary Blossoms, where Vishesh Rana secured the Second Position.

Literary Festival 2nd Position — Vishesh Rana
Session 2024–25
29
Oct
2024
Nukkad Natak — “Power of Vote

Performed in the College premises in collaboration with the Electoral Literacy Club — a powerful reminder of the citizen's right and duty to vote.

Nukkad Natak ELC Collaboration
22
Feb
2025
Nukkad Natak — “Plastic Asur

Performed at Diksha 2025 — a hard-hitting street play on the menace of single-use plastic and the urgency of environmental action.

Nukkad Natak Environmental Diksha 2025
18
Mar
2025
Short Film — “Hamari Zimmedari

The group's original short film “Hamari Zimmedari” won the Third Prize at “Luminaria” — recognising the team's craft in storytelling, direction and on-camera performance.

Short Film 3rd Prize — Luminaria
Session 2023–24
05
Jun
2023
Nukkad Natak — “Lend a Hand and Save the Planet

Performed to commemorate World Environment Day — a call to collective action against climate change and ecological neglect.

Nukkad Natak World Environment Day
03
Jun
2023
Nukkad Natak — “Environmental Conservation: Our Responsibility

Performed at a competition organised by NITTTRE to celebrate World Environment Day, where the team brought home the First Prize.

Nukkad Natak NITTTRE 1st Prize