Abhijat Joshi

All throughout the writing of the screenplay for 3 Idiots, I was thinking about the issues plaguing the education system in India: emphasis on rote learning, chasing grades instead of knowledge, degree instead of depth and immersion. I now realize that these are issues related to higher education. The deeper problem is with primary education. And this is where institutes like Muskaan can play a major, meaningful role. The conviction and intensity with which Muskaan is striving to provide education for the strata that needs it the most is absolutely incredible. The zest with which very young students are receiving this education is amazing to witness. The quest is to get these students on par with their more privileged peers. This is a great contribution to the society. All I can say to Muskaan is, in the lingo of Munnabhai: Lage Raho Muskaan!