Title: "DigiYatra: Sankat Aur Samadhan"
Aao tumhe naatak dikhaye! Digital Yatra pe le jaaye!!
Characters:
1. AARAV - A modern-day college student
2. NEHA - Aarav's friend and fellow student
3. PROFESSOR MALHOTRA - A wise faculty member
Setting: A college campus with various locations reflecting the impact of technology on
student behavior.
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**Scene 1: Digital Duniya**
*AARAV and NEHA are seated in the college canteen, engrossed in their smartphones,
seemingly disconnected from the world around them. AARAV is busy updating his social
media status while NEHA tries to initiate a conversation about their ongoing project via
texting.*
NEHA: (annoyed on text) Aarav, yaar, humein project ke baare mein discuss karna hai. Kuch
important hai.
AARAV: (typing) Haan, haan, bas ek minute. Status update kar raha hoon, phir focus
karenge.
*Meanwhile, PROFESSOR MALHOTRA observes the scene from a distance, concerned
about the changing dynamics of student interactions.*
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**Scene 2: Takraar in Takneek**
*The setting transitions to a classroom where students, including AARAV and NEHA, are
immersed in their laptops, possibly multitasking between lectures and online distractions.
PROFESSOR MALHOTRA addresses the class, expressing concern about the lack of focus
on academic activities.*
PROFESSOR MALHOTRA: (addressing the class) Padhne aaye hain ya bas internet par
chhakkar lagaane? Hum yahan padhne aaye hain, distractions se tumhe bache rehna
chahiye, samjhe?
*AARAV and NEHA exchange uneasy glances, realizing the gravity of the situation.*
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**Scene 3: Social Media Sankat**
*AARAV and NEHA are at the college library, supposedly working on their project. However,
NEHA notices AARAV scrolling through social media, causing a disruption in their study
session.*
NEHA: Aarav, focus karo yaar. Social media baad mein check karenge. Project important
hai.
AARAV: (distracted) Haan, haan, bas thodi der. Kuch important dekh raha hoon.
*This scene highlights the struggle of balancing academic responsibilities with the allure of
social media.*
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**Scene 4: Virtual Vs. Reality**
*AARAV and NEHA take a break in a nearby park. AARAV, however, is more interested in
capturing the moment through selfies rather than enjoying the natural surroundings.*
NEHA: Aarav, yaha aake bhi, photo mat le, bas enjoy kar.
AARAV: (selfie-clicking) Yehi toh life hai, Neha! Social media pe share karenge, sabko
dikhayenge.
*The scene emphasizes the impact of social media on personal experiences and the pursuit
of online validation.*
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**Scene 5: Faculty Ka Fikr**
*PROFESSOR MALHOTRA, observing the concerning behaviors of AARAV and NEHA,
decides to intervene. They meet to discuss the implications of technology on academic
performance.*
PROFESSOR MALHOTRA: Tum log connected ho, lekin focus kyun nahi kar rahe ho?
Technology ek tool hai, par distractions ka bhi khayal rakhna important hai.
*AARAV and NEHA realize the significance of maintaining a balance between technology
use and academic responsibilities.*
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**Closing Scene: Samadhan**
*AARAV and NEHA, having reflected on their habits, decide to implement positive changes
in their approach to technology.*
NEHA: Aarav, thoda limit mein rakhenge phone use ko. Focus karenge studies pe.
AARAV: Sahi hai, Neha. Hum digital tools ka theek se istemal karenge.
*The play concludes with a hopeful note, suggesting that with mindfulness and moderation,
students can navigate the digital world while ensuring a harmonious balance between
technology and academic pursuits.*