“Healthy music and literature for children is as important as nourishing food,” says renowned Marathi composer, singer and author, Saleel Kulkarni. “Early exposure to enriching, quality work ensures that even if we may not be able to create a good artiste out of every child, every child would become a good listener,” he adds, as he recalls how he was once introduced to a child who loved singing. “His parents looked on proudly as the kid belted out an item number innocently,” he says.