Synopsis
On World Theatre Day, actress Nimrat Kaur reflects on her theatrical journey, sharing insights on her learnings and challenges. She emphasizes the importance of theatre in her life and acknowledges its role in shaping her as an artist. Fellow actor Pallavi Joshi also highlights the significance of theatre and the issues faced by its practitioners.Key Takeaways
- Nimrat Kaur shares pivotal moments from her theatre career.
- Theatre has been instrumental in shaping her as a performer.
- Pallavi Joshi discusses the financial challenges faced by theatre actors.
- World Theatre Day is celebrated annually to honor the art.
- Theatre remains a cherished platform for artistic expression.
Mumbai, March 27 (NationPress) On World Theatre Day, actress Nimrat Kaur took a sentimental journey through her past, sharing significant experiences from her theatrical career. Honoring the art form that has profoundly influenced her as a performer, she candidly discussed the lessons learned and obstacles encountered throughout her journey. With sincere reflections, she emphasized the vital role theatre plays in her life. On Thursday, the ‘Airlift’ actress shared several photos from her theatre performances on her Instagram account.
In her caption, Nimrat expressed, “Snapshots from a time I owe everything to as an actor... timestamps of my learnings, failings and most importantly getting up to start all over again. Theatre was, is, and will always continue to be my inner compass, holy fire and my favorite playground. Where I learnt to question, create, be bold and vulnerable all at the same time. In the words of Augusto Boal, ‘Theatre is the art of looking at ourselves.’ Here’s to the magic of the stage, may it forever continue to inspire, to introspect and enchant us all. Happy World Theatre Day.”
The photos capture Kaur deeply engaged in various roles, demonstrating her enthusiasm for the stage.
Notably, many actors have shared their cherished theatre memories on World Theatre Day, reflecting on how the stage has shaped their artistic paths. Pallavi Joshi is one such actor who articulated her profound affection for theatre and its significant impact on her craft.
She reminisced about her experiences, noting that in Maharashtra, theatre thrives because it is affordable for audiences. Pallavi told IANS, “The whole mathematics of theatre is very different. Theatre has survived in Maharashtra because it’s easy on the pocket to buy tickets. When ticket prices are low, collections are lower, which means the share of actors’ earnings and the margins for producers’ profits are also minimized. It is a sad state of affairs.”
She also pointed out that theatre is home to countless exceptionally talented actors who remain significantly underpaid. “Their contribution to any production is invaluable. Yet it seldom translates into their paychecks. The bigger stars manage to earn, but the rest often need to rely on regular jobs and view theatre as a hobby.”
For those unfamiliar, World Theatre Day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute to celebrate the essence of theatre.
