By Mrs Hemangi Sawant & Ms Jancy Dharamraj for BIS Mumbai
The District Level Mono Acting Competition took place on September 30, 2025, at Bai Kabibai High School & Junior College, which is situated in Bora Bazar across from the C.S.T. station. Talented attendees from different South Zone schools participated in the event, each exhibiting remarkable acting abilities, expressive delivery, and imaginative presentations.
Mrs Hemangi Sawant in the Teachers’ Category (Group 4) and Athang Shirkar (Std. 9, Div. D) in the Senior Group (Students’ Category) both did a good job representing Don Bosco High School, Matunga. Both competitors won their spot in this round by performing exceptionally well at the Ward Level Inter-School Competition, which was held at D.S. High School in Sion on September 11, 2025.
Mrs Sawant enthralled the audience at the ward level with her mono acting performance, "Teacher–Parent Conversation," in which she expertly played four different personalities. Out of the 12 competing schools, she took first place for her expressive acting, skillful vocal modulation, and captivating stage presence. Athang Shirkar put up an outstanding performance as well, winning second place in the Senior Group (Students' Category).
Mrs Sawant once again gave a fantastic performance as she advanced to the district level, where she competed against 11 other competitors from South Zone schools. She received 98 out of 100 points for her emotive delivery, impeccable timing, self-assured stage presence, and powerful presentation, earning her first place in the District Level Mono Acting Competition.
Her variety and presentation skills were highly praised by the judges, who also noted that she was able to bring each character to life with heart and conviction.
At 3 p.m., the event came to a successful end, honoring the hard work and artistic talent of all those who took part. Teachers and students alike had a great opportunity to display their dramatic skills at the competition.
The outstanding accomplishments of Mrs Hemangi Sawant and Athang Shirkar, whose commitment and excellence brought honors to the school, are greatly celebrated at Don Bosco High School, Matunga.