On February 5, 2023, S J B College of Management Studies performed the play Maaya Bete at the Sourabha 2023 event, directed by Nanjundegowda C and Darshan, and written by K. Y. Narayana Swamy. This play, whose title translates to "The Illusory Hunt," explores themes of deception, moral dilemmas, and societal traps.

In typical fashion for Narayana Swamy's works, Maaya Bete delves into the false allure of materialism and the pursuit of illusory goals, exposing the entanglements individuals face when chasing after societal expectations or ambitions that may not reflect true personal values. The play’s narrative likely follows characters trapped in a figurative hunt, symbolizing their struggles with identity, desires, and moral conflicts. This performance would have been a reflection on the tension between reality and illusion, using allegory to critique contemporary issues​.