Thoda Idhar Thoda Udhar Explores Childhood, Nature, and Screen Time Balance

Thoda Idhar Thoda Udhar

The play Thoda Idhar Thoda Udhar unfolds slowly, carrying the fragrance of childhood, the warmth of relationships, and the truth of time. Through movements and story rhythm, the play transports audiences into nature with towering mountains, snowy peaks, breezes, trees, and the scent of earth, creating a world where childhood is free and unbound.

As time passes, innocence shrinks into screens. While technology exists, the story highlights that it should not replace relationships. True connections come from sensitivity, with real networks found in trees, soil, friends' laughter, a mother's lullaby, and a father's words. The play offers a mirror, emphasizing that balance between screens and loved ones allows childhood to truly smile.

Group Leaders

Narendra Singh

Narendra Singh is a theatre artist and arts educator with over seventeen years of professional experience in acting, direction, and Theatre-in-Education. Hailing from Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, he holds a Master’s degree in Theatre (Performing Arts) and Mass Communication, alongside a two-year Diploma in Acting from the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi, and specialized training in Mime Acting. He trained at the National School of Drama (Theatre-in-Education Company), where he served as an Actor-cum-Teacher from 2014 to 2017. He is a former member of the Shri Ram Repertory Company, Delhi, and has performed at national and international theatre festivals. Since 2017, he has worked as a Theatre Practitioner at DLF QEC Innovative School – Ridge Valley, Gurgaon, integrating theatre into educational environments.

Ranjana Manger

Ranjana Manger is an actress from South Sikkim and an alumna of the National School of Drama, Sikkim (2011-2012). With over a decade of experience in classical and modern theatre, she is known for emotional depth and stage presence. She has collaborated with directors including Bipin Kumar, Tripurari Sharma, Abhilash Pillai, Jilmil Hazarika, Noushad Mohamed Kunju, and Ajay Malkani. Specializing in Himalayan storytelling, her work brings regional traditions to life and serves as a cultural bridge.