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Panchayat Star Advocates Theatre in Schools
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Actor Faisal Malik suggests making theatre a compulsory subject from Class II.
- He believes early theatre education nurtures talent and prepares for life's realities.
- Several other notable artists from Prayagraj also shared their career journeys.
Actor Faisal Malik, renowned for his role as 'Prahlad Chacha' in 'Panchayat', has strongly called for making theatre a compulsory subject in schools, starting as early as the second or third grade. Malik emphasized that dedicating one or two periods weekly to theatre would foster young talent and prepare students for the professional world.
Speaking at the 'Bazm-e-Virasat' event in his hometown of Prayagraj, Malik shared the stage with other accomplished artists, including Nidhi Singh and Aditya Srivastava. The session, titled 'Star of the City', provided a platform for these personalities to reflect on their journeys and offer insights to aspiring individuals.
Malik also recalled his own challenging beginnings in Mumbai, highlighting the importance of resilience. He urged young people not to fear difficulties, framing struggle as an essential part of life's journey and advocating for serious, non-tokenistic engagement with theatre in educational institutions.
