Jana Hai Us Paar: A Play Exploring Modern Technology, Drama, and Society

About Jana Hai Us Paar

Jana Hai Us Paar is a play packed with unexpected twists, suspense, drama, and mystery. At its core, the play highlights the importance of being conscious and responsible while using modern technology. It reminds us that progress should not lead to greed, but rather gratitude and ethical use. The story also emphasises the need to be cautious around strangers and to stay aware of our surroundings.

A strong emotional thread runs through the play, underlining the value of spending quality time with family. It shows how such moments strengthen bonds, build trust and unity, and create meaningful memories.

While ignorance is often considered bliss, the play questions this belief by showing how excessive ignorance can be harmful. It reflects an unmodernised societal mindset, where people resist change and react negatively when someone attempts to break long-established patterns. The role of social media is also explored—acknowledging its power to spread awareness, connect people, and encourage socialisation, while warning that excessive and careless use can lead to negative consequences. Like all tools, it is beneficial only when used in moderation.

Group Leaders

Rajnish Kumar

Born in Nawada, Bihar, Rajnish Kumar is a theatre professional with formal training in design and direction from the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. His professional journey in theatre began in Patna in 2005. Driven by a profound desire to explore new dimensions of theatre, his career has since taken him to various cities across India, broadening his experience and expertise.

Rajnish Kumar has studied theatre under the tutelage of a distinguished group of national and international directors and actors, including Suresh Kumar Hajju, Dr. Gopal Nirdosh, Prof. Tripurari Sharma, Vagish Kumar Singh, Dr. Satyabrata Raut, Bapi Bose, Chittaranjan Tripathi, Dr. Abhilash Pillai, Amitesh Grover, Shantanu Bose, C.R. Jambe, Prof. Hema Singh, Anirudh Khutawad, Asif Ali, Vijay Kenkre, Prof. Dinesh Khanna, Raghuvir Yadav, Avinash Deshpande, Gautam Chatterjee, Dr. Abha Gupta Thakur, Ranjit Kapoor, Mayen Even (Israel), and Sergei Tcherkasski (Russia).

As a director, Rajnish has helmed productions such as Yahudi ki Ladki, Godse @gandhi.com, Romeo-Juliet, Andher Aagari, Das Din Ka Anshan, The Dark Chamber, Inquilab, Dark World, Men without Shadows, Raktavanya, Nagmandal, Kisse humari nazro se, Black Black Black, Shikhandi, Rakt Kalyan, The Casket, Antaral, and Darkness.

His design work includes plays such as Nagmandal, Idgah, Shraddh, Bakri, Yahudi ki Ladki, Venish ka Saudagar, Requiem, Party, Rider to the sea, Waiting, and The Good Person of Szechwan.

In addition to his theatre training, Rajnish Kumar holds a post-graduate degree in clinical psychology from Banaras Hindu University. He currently shares his knowledge as a guest faculty with the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi, Kilkari Bihar Bal Bhavan, Patna, and the Sunday club NSD TIE company.

Priyanshi Saini

Priyanshi Saini is an artist, educator, and performer with a passion for theatre, acting, and dance. Her performing arts journey began in 2011 when she participated in the NSD TIE Summer Workshop. She holds academic qualifications in English Honours, Theatre, Kathak, and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). She has worked with leading schools on productions including The Jungle Book, Cinderella, Ajeeb Dastaan, and lyrical reinterpretations of the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

In 2018, she returned to the National School of Drama (NSD) as a teacher and facilitator for the Summer Theatre Workshop and has acted in productions such as Rustom Sohrab and Heer Ranjha. Currently, she mentors young students in theatre and dance.