Actors have often flirted between the two mediums-TV and Theatre. Unfortunately it’s not often that they get to display their craft on the small screen. Though the reach is wider on the small screen its theatre that gives them the opportunity to push the envelope. A recent Gujarati play titled 6x4=24 which is a series of conversations between two people had some of the small screen stars showcase their talent. And how. Directing some of these actors were TV’s very own Krutika Desai (currently seen in Black), Manoj Joshi (of Chanakya fame) and Homi Wadia (director of many serials like Kahiin Kissi Roz) amongst many others.

Standing tall in his performance was the young Jimit Trivedi who is currently seen in Jeevan Saathi. Jimit's graph (in Hu Tane Gamu Chhu?) ranged from that of a 10-year-old to a 60 –year-old and the actor did full justice. Though the story left much to be desired it was Jimit’s acting that kept you glued. And lending him support was Bhamini Oza who has been a familiar face on serials like Ba Bahu Baby, Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai.

Vrajesh Hirjee who is currently doing Naya Office Office had a meaningful conversation with his grandson in one of the plays titled Satyathi Satyam Sudhi written by the veteran Tarak Mehta and directed by Manoj Joshi. Hirjee plays a freedom fighter with such aplomb that one wishes that you get to see him do such meaningful roles even on the small screen. Well, but who makes such serials is the million dollar question?

And do you remember Bhavna bhabhi(Pranoti Pradhan) of Thodi Khushi Thode Gham? In Jal Abhishek (which could have been mistaken for an Ekta Kapoor story) Pranoti plays a young bride who was married off to a tree by a superstitious father-in-law did do justice to her very unconvincing character. Mehul Buch ( currently in Shree and Bhale Bhi Hum Bure Bhi Hum) played the superstitious father-in-law.

Krutika Desai can take a bow with her Memory lane. Showcasing the life of ageing stage actors this emotional act brought a lump to one’s throat. And that was bound to be as it had the supremely talented Utkarsh Mazumdar and Bhairavi Shah in very challenging roles.

One thinks it’s about time that the small screen looks at theatre for some inspiration.