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Bye-bye Prince Charming, hello Mr Jeejeebhoy
Updated On: 21 May, 2013 05:16 AM IST | | Kanika Sharma
This summer five children's plays lay siege to the city's stages with names that include Taoos Chaman Ki Myna, Kyun Kyun Ladki and Hanuman Ki Ramayan. We decided to trace how these interesting plays journeyed from contemporary storybooks by new-age publications to their on-stage avatar
Spinning tales is the hallmark of childhood. Kids love stories to be told to them and when asked in return, are always willing to cook up the same. So with several literary imprints and publishing houses fixing the radar on young readers, our ears prick up at the sound of Gillo Theatre Repertory meant for the young audience. Thrilled at this, we also found out that Gillo Gilehri (mascot of the theatre company) is gobbling up stories from equally exciting publications such as Tulika Books, Young Zubaan, Katha Books and Children’s Book Trust.

Kyun Kyun Ladki, published by Tulika Books is based on a story by Mahasweta Devi
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