27/03/2026
45 years… and the stage still feels like home.
On this World Theatre Day, my heart is full. I think of the countless hours behind the curtains—building sets piece by piece, adjusting lights until they felt just right, standing in the shadows so others could shine. Theatre was never just work for me… it became my life, my language, my way of feeling.
There were days of exhaustion, moments of doubt, and times when nothing seemed to come together. But then, the lights would rise… and everything made sense again.
I still remember the day I directed my play—watching it breathe, watching it come alive through the voices, movements, and emotions of others. It was one of the most humbling and beautiful experiences of my journey.
This journey would not have been possible without the people who shaped me. I dedicate this day, and my years in theatre, to my father, James Paulraj, whose belief in me lit the very first spark… and to my guru, Mithran Devanesen, who guided me, inspired me, and showed me the true meaning of this art.
Theatre has given me more than I could ever give back. It has shaped who I am, taught me patience, filled me with purpose, and connected me to so many incredible souls along the way.
Even today, after all these years, the smell of the stage, the silence before a performance, the first glow of light—it still moves me deeply.
Theatre doesn’t leave you… it stays in your heart forever.
Happy World Theatre Day.
