Kumud Mishra Affirms the Enduring Nature of Art Through Storytelling
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Synopsis
On March 31, actor Kumud Mishra discussed the relevance of art in the modern world, emphasizing that as long as there are stories to tell, various art forms will persist. He reflected on his character in 'Saanp Seedhi' and the importance of criticism in honing his craft.
Key Takeaways
- Art is eternal as long as stories exist.
- Theatre adapts and thrives despite technological changes.
- Criticism is essential for growth in performance.
- Preparation is key to overcoming challenges in theatre.
- Success is subjective and should not be the primary goal.
Mumbai, March 31 (NationPress) Actor Kumud Mishra, whose theatre play 'Saanp Seedhi' has been receiving extensive acclaim, stated that in this technological era, art will remain eternal.
The actor expressed that as long as one possesses a story to narrate, any form of art will thrive. He shared insights with IANS regarding his latest show, his work philosophy, and the evolving landscape of art.
He mentioned to IANS, “I've been hearing since childhood that the theater is dying - where? It can never. Just the form has changed. Theatre festivals are big, theatre groups are big, theatre spaces are big, audiences are big. As long as you have a story to tell, any art form will survive. And the relevance of live art forms increases further because in today's time we are busy with mobiles. Theatre is a space where you feel the live performance and emotions.”
While discussing his character in 'Saanp Seedhi', he remarked, “Anil Wadhwa is the name of the character. He is also an actor, producer, director and screenwriter, and he makes movies. He's obsessed with himself, and is a bit of a bad guy. This is a completely different character from me, but whatever character you are doing, some part of you goes into the character, which part, I don't know. And some you take from the character.”
The actor also mentioned that he welcomes criticism in his work as it aids in enhancing the impact of his performances. He told IANS, “It's part of your profession. Criticism is also very welcome, impact is more welcome because it is not necessary that you will do good work every time. You have to accept the criticism.”
Theatre is inherently a spontaneous medium, and the stakes for actors are significantly higher on stage compared to acting for the camera. When queried about the challenges faced during the production of 'Saanp Seedhi', he stated that if one is adequately prepared, it becomes effortless.
He explained to IANS, “If you have a story and the ability to tell it, people are entertained. We do a play 'Five Grains of Sugar', a solo play and get a very good response. If the play is good, then an actor is also enough. Not even 25 actors will work in a bad drama.”
He further remarked, “There are years of riyaz, I have done theatre, I have learnt from there. It's our job, we have to do it. You have to work on the body, mind and senses. When to show what emotion, there should be control over it - even if you are not feeling it, you should feel it.”
The actor also believes that there is no formula for success; if there were, failure would not exist.
He concluded, “You must know what you want to do, why you want to do it. There should be focus. Success and failure are by-products. Whether you want to do that work or not, that's more important. I don't do drama to make people appreciate me, I do it to explore myself.”
He also reflected on his experience working with Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali in 'Rockstar'.
He shared, “It was a very wonderful experience. Ranbir is one of our finest actors and Imtiaz sir is an amazing director. He has also made 'Chamkila', which is also a tremendous film.”
“He also cast me in a web series called 'Doctor Arora', which he produced. Doing 'Rockstar' was an amazing experience.”
