Whenever an event is organised to offer scope to new talents, it always receives a very good response. And, it is through such events, talented artistes, directors and writers are created, as it gives them a perfect platform to prove their ability. ‘MANACHI‘, which is a short form of Malika( Serials), Natak( Drama) and Chitrapat ( Films), is a group of writers, who had earlier conducted a competition for writers. But, now for the first time, they had conducted the One Act Play competition.

This competition, which received support from Akhil Bharatiya Chitrapat Mahamandal and P.L.Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, made a very good beginning. The subjects for these one act plays were provided by celebrities from different fields . From among 27 subjects presented , only seven plays have been shortlisted, for the final round, which is to be held at Yashwant Natyamandir , Matunga, on 26th December 2015.

The names of the Groups and their plays are below:

Aakar Academy- Remote Control
Pancham- Love Sex Dhoka
Anamay,Mumbai- OLX
Sakas, Mumbai: Mula Aani Technosavvy Jag
Kalasadhana- Badheer Janivancha
On Stage- Prakalpagrasta (Ghar te Jag)
Improvisation: Hyo Kon