From section Ajay Kumar, Ajit Kumar and Pathan, to peons Parab and Praveen, and senior clerk Aparna, the team united as actors to express their affection for their retiring boss and their concern for the safety of commuters.

Shobha Chandnani, chief personnel officer for WR, organised the show. She belongs to a famous literary family and arranged everything from funds to costumes. “I liked the play and on top of that the enthusiasm of the artists inspired me to work here,” she said.

Kiran Choithani, office superintendent of electrical department, played a small role as a journalist and a major one as assistant director. “This was my first play. We decided not to call artists from cultural committees. As we are sentimentally attached with our head, we thought we would act ourselves,” said Choithani.

Sachdeva himself has a theatre background, having acted in plays such as Amina Bikti Hai’ for Prithvi Theatre. He loves writing and direction. He has done Andhere Ujale and Baj Gai Ghanti and is currently writing Bas Jara Sa.

“Chhoti chhoti batein bahut maine rakhti hain.” General manager R N Verma showed his appreciation for the function by giving an award of Rs 10,000 to the artists. “I was so very touched,” said Sachdeva.