Promoting her love for theatre over the weekend, Richa Chadha jetted off to Assam to speak to participants at the Aaina Jibonor theatre competition.

The annual programme held in guwahati saw her as a chief guest, as she discussed the importance of theatre and nurturing young talents. "When i was invited, I immediately said yes, because theatre is close to [my heart]. It was amazing to see the talent of the locals, and the thriving theatre culture here. the plays that they enacted were outstanding. People from across Assam came together to put up a great festival," Chadha tells mid-day.