I would have never known that Shashwat was old enough to enjoy watching plays and like theatres, as according to my perception theatres were only meant for elders, if it wasn’t for this brand new experience .
I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from Ms.Poonam ( Shashwat’s class teacher) for a permission from parents to take Children for a play from School. “Yes of course I would grant permission to Shashwat but what if she allows me to accompany him” I thought to myself. After all, I had not watched a play, at Prithvi theatre, for years. And so I wrote to her requesting her for the same.
She was kind enough to grant both of us permission and so here we were on our way for our first play together. With a bunch of twinkling stars
The play was being performed by a group of young artists from Nagpur and was called “Elizabeth- the naughtiest girl at school” . It was based on Enid Blyton’s book.
The young actors, I thought, did a great job at acting. Both Shashwat and me were in a state of awe to see the display of confidence and skills by these young talented actors. Shashwat curiously asked – “Mom how do they remember all that they have to say, how do they by heart so much? “. How! I really didn’t know, probably children are capable of much more than what we think they are..
As if time flew for us , we both enjoyed the play thoroughly.
On our way back from Prithvi, I curiously asked my little one not expecting too much for an answer- ” How was the experience of watching a play different from watching a cartoon for you? ” I must admit I was surely surprised by the answer I heard from him, which was -” Mummy, I could feel myself as a part of the characters of the drama and relate to them, much more than I do in cartoons ” .
Wow! I had just discovered a very creative way of spending some quality time with Shashwat. One that both of us would equally appreciate. And so this was not just the last play we watched together but the very first one. Infact we have decided to celebrate Shashwat’s birthday with his friends at Prithvi watching a play together.
And so I recommend all young moms like me who thought theatre is a thing for elders to enjoy to change their mind and take a trip to a theatre with their young ones . Who knows, may be a brand new experience is waiting for you all too ! 🙂
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Ms. Vasudha Jhunjhunwala holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. She is associated with the Art of Living since year 2000. Born and brought up in a pink city Jaipur, Rajasthan she currently resides in Amchi Mumbai with her family. For nearly a decade, Vasudha has inspired more than 10,000 youths with her teachings and social work. She has undertaken various projects and has been an instrument of change for its success. Juggling between home and work, in her spare time Vasudha likes to paint, write poems, learn music and play badminton. She is a Social Worker, Entrepreneur, State Coordinator of The Art of Living, Student of Sanskrit & Classical Music, Writer, Homemaker, Mother, Meditation Teacher, Public Speaker, Recipient of CSO-2014 award by Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam and has travelled in 30 Countries.
She is a quintessential deshbhakt. It is difficult to match her youthful Energy.
Vasudha is extremely passionate about her initiatives. One of the most successful projects lead by her was the ‘Vote For a Better India’ - A campaign that facilitated the voter registration process and lead to 5 lakh citizens new voter registration across India in 2014 Lok Sabha Elections. Bringing more awareness to the people in the community she began the initiative ‘Mind your Vehicle’ - A project to sensitize citizens towards traffic discipline with 2000 volunteers in Mumbai. The project saw good media coverage. She was also the founding member of ‘Save Aarey’ project. In this project more than 300 volunteers cleared 5-truck loads of garbage from Aarey colony. With an aim to instill a sense of responsibility and nationalism among the youth, she has spearheaded several initiatives that included women’s safety drives, blood donation drives, cleanliness drives at railway stations and sea-shores, health and hygiene awareness camps and others.
Often people ask her what made her belief so strong to walk the spiritual path. She affirms that, “just like the light house guides the ship through darkness of night, our conscience guides us through decisions of life. For a smooth sail, just listen to it!”
The drought in Maharashtra had led to an increasing number of farmer suicides and Vasudha decided to contribute towards River Rejuvenation Project in the state. She along with her team revived around 22kms of Manjara river. The river Manjara rejuvenation in Latur District benefited 5 lakh villagers in its vicinity. Vasudha was also a part of the Solar Lamp Project. She was the catalyst in the distribution of solar lamps to flood-hit villagers in Orissa during Fani.
Her courage and valour gives her the skill to bring out the right perspective in every project she undertakes. Worry or Uncertainty are not words she rhymes with, Vasudha believes that’s Spiritual knowledge shields the flame of life from the winds of uncertainties. Vasudha is currently working on Project Pavitra. Since its inception this year, the project has imparted menstrual hygiene education to more than 2000 young girls in BMC schools and it aims to reach out to many more. She is also the founding member of SORT Club - Student's organization for Reform and Transformation. The club is now operational in 10 colleges in Mumbai. The project aims to remove the menace of substance abuse from the colleges of India. Vasudha is also working on a Happy Neighbourhood Project. The project aims to establish Happiness centers in societies to make societies stress-free.
If you meet her once, you would know that she has a very charming, intuitive, and jovial personality, her ideas and thoughts are ahead of it’s time. Her ability to perceive something new and unique in every individual is what draws people to her company. She gives a very comfortable and cool vibe something young students connect to and find easy to talk and open up to her about their problems. Make impossible, possible is her mantra. Her sessions are filled with grit, humor, inspiration, and some awespiring wisdom. People feel rejuvenated, energetic, experience clarity of thoughts, immense love in their hearts after attending her Mind and Breathe Workshops.
Mysteries of life intrigues her and even though she has traveled in 30 countries she found her best place within. She, by herself is a ‘Happiness Express’ moving swiftly on the spiritual path.
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And so I recommend all young moms like me who thought theatre is a thing for elders to enjoy to change their mind and take a trip to a theatre with their young ones . Who knows, may be a brand new experience is waiting for you all too ! 🙂
Vasudha Jhunjhunwala 
Kids can b awesome at times..
And abt Shashwat, there is something extraordinary in this ordinary looking child.. blessed he is..