Actress, producer and writer Pallaavii Chatterjee shares her thoughts on Children’s Day. Sharing more about her childhood, she says, “We never had a concept of Children’s Day as a child. I remember I used to be an all-rounder, a good dancer, a good singer, and good at studies and sports. I used to love participating in dance dramas and theatre. I was quite active in the creative field. During holidays, meeting cousins, chatting and playing with them was priceless for us.”

We all wish and pray that we could go back to our childhood. Talking about the same, she says, “As a child, I used to think, when will I grow up? And now I think, I wish I could rewind and become a child once again. Those were the carefree days of our lives, which we actually understand much later.”

The actress had a childhood dream of becoming a lawyer and fighting for justice. Sharing more about her life, she says, “I didn’t have any control over my life. It was a roller coaster. After a point, I just went with the flow. I just believed in doing my KARMA.”

If you could meet your younger self today, what is one thing you would tell that little version of yourself?

Answering this, she says, “Life and destiny are not in your control, but live life to the fullest with each passing day and thank God for everything, every day.”

Pallaavii believes children today face more pressure and expectations than children did a few decades ago. She says, “Today’s kids have too much studying and fewer extracurricular activities. They are no longer in touch with mud, ground reality and real teachers. I have noticed that kids today are sometimes being brought up by caretakers and are deprived of love and values from their grandparents.”

So, what is the most important value she believes parents should teach their children to help them grow into kind, confident and responsible individuals? She says, “Try to become a good human being and try to help one other person within your capabilities. Respect others and be kind. Making money is important, but preserving and creating wealth is more important.”

Pallaavii has had a long career in the entertainment industry, having worked in over 150 films, 75 television shows, theatre, jatra and musical shows. Having moved to Mumbai three years ago, she has started afresh and begun her journey as an actor from scratch. She was last seen in The Revolutionaries.