Saanand Verma Reflects On His Childhood: For Me, Every Day Is Children’s Day

Actor Saanand Verma, best known for his versatile performances across television and films, will soon be seen in the upcoming comedy entertainer Masti 4. As the country celebrates Children's Day, Saanand opens up about his own childhood - or rather, the lack of one - and shares his heartfelt thoughts on the innocence that defines being a child.

"I honestly never really had a childhood," says Saanand candidly. "I grew up too soon and kept working continuously. From the age of eight, I've been working, so I don't really know what childhood feels like - what fun school or college life is, or what being a child truly means."

Despite that early start, the actor insists that the child within him never really left. "Even though I've grown up, there's still a lot of innocence and playfulness within me. I still feel like I'm a 10-12-year-old kid sometimes. That childlike energy has always stayed with me. For me, every day is Children's Day," he smiles.

But as much as he celebrates the spirit of childhood within himself, Saanand expresses concern over how rapidly today's children are growing up. "The innocence seems to be fading away," he reflects. "Today's kids often behave like adults. Some of them are just nine years old but act as if they're 25! Thanks to social media and the Western influence that's coming into our lives, we are slowly forgetting our Indian roots and culture."

He goes on to explain how overexposure and excess can dull appreciation. "When you have too much of something, you start valuing it less. The overload of content and information has confused today's children. They don't understand what to watch, what to do, or whom to follow. They grow up too early - mentally becoming old before their time. Children's Day is fine, but unfortunately, real childhood is disappearing," he adds.

For Saanand, the solution lies in balance and mindful parenting. "It's the parents' duty to keep children away from too much screen time and instead focus on natural activities - music, outdoor play, and personality development. Children should remain children, not look or act older than their age."

When asked about his own childhood memories, the actor recalls that he didn't have the luxury to play like other kids. "I missed out on flying kites, playing gilli danda, or hide and seek. There were no video games back then, but even those simple joys I couldn't experience because I was always working," he admits. "However, one thing that stayed with me is my love for singing. I've been singing since childhood, and even today, I keep humming songs for no reason - it makes me happy."

As he gears up for his next big release, Masti 4, Saanand Verma continues to embody that same inner spark and optimism he's carried since childhood. "That innocence within you - that's your true childhood," he concludes. "And I still have that innocence inside me. It has always been there, and I enjoy it every single day."