‘K se Kahani,’ a heartwarming play based on Sudha Murty’s famous story “How I Taught My Grandmother to Read,” was staged at Little Theatre Group (LTG) Auditorium here by theatre group Storee ki Boree.
‘K se Kahani,’ a heartwarming play based on Sudha Murty’s famous story “How I Taught My Grandmother to Read,” was staged at Little Theatre Group (LTG) Auditorium here by theatre group Storee ki Boree.
Directed by Munish Sharma and written by Mrinal Mathur, the play takes us to north Karnataka and tells the touching tale of 60-year-old Vijaya and her 12-year-old granddaughter Seeya.
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Through Seeya’s storytelling, we see how she becomes her grandmother’s teacher and helps her learn to read.
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Shraddha Gupta, founder of Storee ki Boree, shared, “This story may be simple, but its message is strong. It reminds us that it is never too late to learn or start something new.”
Vijaya never went to school and remained illiterate all her life. But she made sure her children and grandchildren got a proper education. Her turning point came when she could not read her favorite story, “Kashi Yatre,” in a Kannada magazine. Seeya, who usually read it to her, was away at a family wedding.
“Kashi Yatre” is about an elderly woman’s dream to visit the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Feeling helpless, Vijaya decided to learn to read so she could enjoy the stories on her own.
Seeya lovingly called Vijaya “Avva”, meaning “mother” in Kannada, showing their deep bond.
The play beautifully shows this special relationship and proves that age is never a barrier to learning.
Storee ki Boree has done over 50 original plays and more than 15,500 hours of live performances. They aim to connect with audiences of all ages—from little children to adults.
The emotional high point comes during the Dassara festival. In a touching scene, Vijaya gives Seeya a gift and then surprises her by touching her feet—a gesture of deep respect usually shown only to elders.
This powerful moment captures the heart of the story: respect, love, and learning can flow both ways.
K se Kahani is not just a play—it is a beautiful tribute to Sudha Murty’s message that learning has no age and love has no limits.
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