04/09/2026
During our Gyansthan Writers’ Educational Tour, our students had the rare privilege of interacting with acclaimed actor and director Mr. Makarand Deshpande, whose insights into the craft of theatre were both profound and thought provoking.
He spoke of writing as the very backbone of theatre, the force that drives the narrative and lends every character their depth and authenticity. A particularly compelling takeaway was his philosophy on character creation. He shared that before writing any character, a writer must first step into the shoes of the actor who will portray it, understanding their perspective, strengths and nuances. It is this empathy, he explained, that bridges the delicate gap between the written word and its performance.
The tour also brought our students to the iconic Prithvi Theatre, where they witnessed Mr. Deshpande’s evocative play, “Piyakkad,” a fitting extension of the very ideas he had shared with them.
For our young writers, it was a profound reminder that theatre is an inherently collaborative art form, one where writing and performance exist in constant, meaningful dialogue.
{Gyansthan, Educational Tours, Prithvi Theatre, Makarand Deshpande, Writers, Actors, Directors, Filmmakers, Artists, Plays, Piyakkad}
