Zaroori Hai… Explores Children's Inner Worlds and Emotional Well-being

Zaroori Hai…

‘Zaroori Hai…’ reflects on the quiet emotional worlds of children and the lasting impact of being unheard, compared, or left alone. It explores how constant judgment, dismissal, and emotional absence slowly shape self-doubt, silence, and loneliness in young minds.

Through all of this the audience will get to meet two more voices, Hawa, a voice of care and understanding, and Dhuan, the force of insecurity and doubt, portraying the inner conflict that children carry and the invisible battles they fight.

The play reminds children that everyone is unique in their own way, that their voices matter and deserve to be heard, and that they are never truly alone. It encourages them to speak up and take a step towards connection and understanding.

Aakhir yeh sab bhi Zaroori Hai…

Group Leaders

Meenakshi

Meenakshi, born in Delhi, has been actively engaged in theatre since 2010. She holds a postgraduate degree in Master of Public Administration (MPA) and completed her Diploma in Acting from the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts (SRCPA) in 2012. She further earned a Master’s degree in Performing Arts from H.N.B. Garhwal University in 2021.

She is currently working as a teacher and actor with Theatre in Education (TIE) at the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. Her professional experience includes associations with Sahitya Kala Parishad’s Summer Theatre Workshops (2012–2015) and Hindi Academy Delhi’s Baal Rangmanch (2017–2018).

Meenakshi has collaborated with renowned theatre practitioners such as Devendra Raj Ankur, Hema Singh, M.K. Raina, Bansi Kaul, Anurupa Roy, Tripurari Sharma, K.S. Rajendran, Swaroopa Ghosh, Chitranjan Giri, Reken Ngomle, Sunder Lal Chhabra, Dr. Suwarn Rawat, Jayanta Rabha, and Mohit Jain, among others.

Her notable performances include Tani La Tanyo, Khel Khel Mein, Bhoot Ki Atmakatha, Nanha Scientist, Tichi Tita Toto Turu, Wo Kagaz Ki Kashti Wo Baarish Ka Pani, Gumnam Sitare, Quisse Soojh-Boojh Ke, Across the Sea, Aurangzeb, Baabla Aur Bapu @ Sabarmati Ashram, The Bourgeois Gentleman, Khoobsurat Bala, Adha Chand, Happy End, Gudd Gobar Ganj, Akeli, and Bahari Log.

In addition to acting, she has also directed theatre productions for schools and collaborated with theatre groups such as Natyadharmi and Flying Feather Art Group.

Kingshuk Das

Kingshuk Das is a dynamic and multidisciplinary creative force – a scenographer, theatre-in-education (T.I.E) practitioner, educator, children’s acting coach & actor teacher at Sanskar rang toli – whose practice sits at the intersection of pedagogy, performance, and design. Rooted in a strong academic foundation, Kingshuk completed his post-graduation in design and soon after embarked on a diverse professional journey across multiple media platforms. His work is a seamless blend of creative storytelling, spatial design, and transformative education.

With a deep commitment to the Theatre-in-Education methodology, Kingshuk uses theatre as a catalyst for critical thinking, self-expression, and social awareness, especially among young minds. His experience as an acting coach for children further amplifies his mission to create learning environments where creativity, empathy, and imagination can thrive.

Kingshuk is deeply engaged with tribal communities, channelling his skills and passion into working with tribal children. His super-objective transcends traditional education – it is rooted in cultivating awareness, nurturing cultural identity, and empowering young individuals to become active participants in their narratives. Through his work, Kingshuk Das continues to envision education not merely as knowledge transmission but as a living, breathing process of social and emotional awakening.