GUWAHATI: Kumud Mishra known for his remarkable work in theatre and films like Rockstar and Jolly LLB 2, addresses his perspective on societal pressures and the workload faced by youth.
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In a recent episode of Guwahati Connection, a podcast series by GPlus, Kumud Mishra discussed his artistic journey, from being hailed as 'God' by renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali to his love for biking, travel and much more.
When interviewer, Sidharth Bedi Varma, asked what mattered more, whether quantum or quality of work, Mishra said, "Quality vs quantity will matter only when given the choice. A child has taken an extreme step due to work pressure. Did she have any other options? They are overloading her with so much work that she's unable to take it. How can you expect quality work from her in such circumstances?".
He added, "Society should decide what kind of life they want to provide for the youth. Do they want to burden them with excessive work pressure, academic pressure, or just the pressure to survive? Work is important, and we also work long hours when necessary, but we don't feel overly burdened, perhaps because we have chosen this path and find happiness in it. However, not all work leads to contentment; sometimes, it's purely for survival".
Kumud Mishra, further stated, "The society as a whole needs to strike a balance. There's immense pressure on young people and children to excel academically and perform, to the extent that they are unable to think about their own aspirations and desires. We need to make time for children to play together. With the advent of mobile phones, it has become difficult for them and for us as well. After we leave this interview, I will have a mobile phone in my hand, and I will find nothing there. I might scroll through social media and find nothing on there again. Then, I will sit in emptiness, thinking about the life that was and what to do next."
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