Himani Shivpuri bats for theatre for education

Veteran actor Himani Shivpuri, best remembered for her roles in the serial 'Humrahi' (she played Devki Bhojai) on DD National and in films like 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', feels that theatre can be a great tool for educating children. Shivpuri, who was in Vadodara to attend a school event, says, "Even my father, who was a teacher, used to say the same.Sadly, a lot of our traditions are fading away and theatre can be a great tool to ensure that it doesn't happen. A good play can teach so much about culture. One can also improvise a lot with the medium and use it to teach kids."
She adds, "I believe that teaching is one of the most noble professions and it's no easy task to shape the minds of the next generation. Thanks to my father, there's a teacher in me also. Recently, as I directed a play called Sunhare Sapne(it is based on a story written by her late father) as a mark of tribute on my father's first death anniversary and held a workshop for children taking part in the play. There, while instructing the kids, I played the role of a teacher to perfection!"