EXCLUSIVE: Children’s Day Special! Vijayendra Kumeria Admits He Was A ‘Mischievous Boy’; Says, “Today’s Kids Are Missing Out On Small Joys And Simple Experiences Because Of Modernisation”

Actor Vijayendra Kumeria has carved his niche on the small screen with many hit shows and strong characters. Whether it is his screen presence or the way he brings different roles to life, the actor has made a connect with the viewers over the years. On the occasion of Children’s Day, Vijayendra took a walk down the memory lane, recalling some of his innocent mischief and sharing his thoughts on how children today are missing out on the simple joys of growing up.

Vijayendra Kumeria: People Would Find My Mischief Cute Not Annoying

Speaking about the kind of child he was, Vijayendra Kumeria told Bollywood Bubble that he was quite playful but never got into any trouble with the intention of annoying anyone. He also narrated a humorous episode related to the fruits and sweets prepared for bhog at his home. He shared, “Yes, I was a mischievous boy, but in a harmless way. From what I have heard from my elders and what I remember myself, I was quite playful. People around me would find my mischief cute rather than annoying. I remember eating the fruits and sweets kept as bhog in our home mandir even before my grandmother could perform the pooja.”

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He continued, “Once, when I was caught and was about to be scolded, I said, ‘Wait! Don’t you all keep saying that children are a form of God? Then what’s the problem if I eat the bhog?’ Everyone burst out laughing after hearing that. It was such an innocent phase of life. If I ever get the chance, I would love to go back and relive those childhood days.”

Vijayendra: Childhood Should Be About Creating Memories, But Somewhere, All Of That Is Getting Lost Today

Vijayendra Kumeria also feels that children today are growing up under too much pressure. According to him, social media is not the only reason behind this change. It is the fast-paced lifestyle and increasing competition in academics are also taking away their time to enjoy childhood. He shared, “Yes, children today are definitely getting affected, and I feel it’s not just social media but also the fast-paced lifestyle that is taking a toll on them. The education system has become quite demanding, too. Children are under so much pressure to perform academically and stay ahead in the competition that they hardly get enough time to enjoy their childhood.”

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He continued, “In cities, children don’t get to play outdoors as much as we used to. Time constraints, poor air quality and a lack of open spaces are some of the reasons behind this. When it comes to social media and technology, I feel these are things that are in our hands. It ultimately depends on parents how much exposure they want to give their children.”

Vijayendra concluded, “I think today’s kids are missing out on the small joys and simple experiences of life because of modernisation. Childhood should be about playing, exploring, making mistakes and creating memories, but somewhere, all of that is getting lost.”

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Grinell Jacinto

With nearly 10 years of experience, Grinell Esther Jacinto is the Desk Head of Bollywood Bubble. Her interests lie in everything that is kaleshi and she loves to dig deeper into the lives of B-town actors. She has a problem though – she loves horror films but will have chills the minute the theatres lights dims. She’s previously worked with Koimoi, UrbanAsian and SpotboyE.