At theatre workshop, discussion on acting as profession
Ashok Kumar Beniwal
By Saumya Gairola
Noida:Bennett University conducted an online workshop for acting and theatre freaks on 24th December, 2020, titled ‘Talk to Your Body’ by Ashok Kumar Beniwal , who has worked in more than 100 movies so far.
“Learning is a continuous process. Development of skills never stops and acting is something that will take a lifetime of learning,” said Beniwal, who has dedicated more than 25 years of his life inlearning acting from various gurus and co-actors such as Amitabh Bachchan .
When asked about entering theBollywood industry, he explained that we shouldn’t be afraid of any difficulties that come in our way. “To become an actor, coming out of our comfort zone is the most vital step. Besides, if something is being done with passion, fear is not an element coming in our way.”
He further explained the importance of the foremost nine emotions as known in the Indian culture, the ‘Navrasa’. He added, “A 10th emotion is added to the navrasa, which is self-made and is of utter importance.”
Participants in the webinar with the actor Ashok Kumar Beniwal. Screenshot by: Saumya Gairola
When a student asked him some ways to concentrate while practicing, he said, “I would like to suggest some ways to cure this problem of anxiety and less concentration. Anulom-Vilom Asana helps in reducing anxiety. Staring at a circle for 5 minutes continuously also helps. Standing steadily on one leg while holding something in hands can cure these kinds of problems.”
He also did a monologue to display his skill.
He suggested some books to read and movies to watch which will help students in their future.
(The story first appeared in The Times of Bennett, the lab newspaper produced by the first semester students of TheTimes School of Media .)
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“Learning is a continuous process. Development of skills never stops and acting is something that will take a lifetime of learning,” said Beniwal, who has dedicated more than 25 years of his life in
When asked about entering the
He further explained the importance of the foremost nine emotions as known in the Indian culture, the ‘Navrasa’. He added, “A 10th emotion is added to the navrasa, which is self-made and is of utter importance.”
When a student asked him some ways to concentrate while practicing, he said, “I would like to suggest some ways to cure this problem of anxiety and less concentration. Anulom-Vilom Asana helps in reducing anxiety. Staring at a circle for 5 minutes continuously also helps. Standing steadily on one leg while holding something in hands can cure these kinds of problems.”
He also did a monologue to display his skill.
He suggested some books to read and movies to watch which will help students in their future.
(The story first appeared in The Times of Bennett, the lab newspaper produced by the first semester students of The
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