The National School Of Drama (NSD) appointed actor Paresh Rawal as Chairman on Thursday, and the veteran film and theatre actor says he is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with the future generations.

"Yes, it is confirmed that I have been appointed Chairman of NSD. I am very happy! I have been doing theatre for the past 48 years. I started doing plays and stage performances since 1972. So, I know the performance part as well as the structural part of it, the training, what it requires to prepare everyone in every aspect of theatre -- the performing arts," Paresh told a news agency.

On his plans for the NSD, he told a leading daily, "I want to increase theatre spaces for maximum reach. Even Mumbai needs five-six more Prithvi Theatres, not just in terms of space, but also quality, and to see more diverse content. So, I plan to open more theatres, maintain them well, encourage and nurture talent."

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"It will be a great opportunity for me to share my knowledge and experience with the future generations. I am really looking forward to it. I am ready to take responsibility and face the challenges along with it. It is a happy day for me and I want to look forward to my new role. Thank you," he added.

Widely respected for his versatility, Rawal was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2014, and he won the National Film Award in 1994 as Best Supporting Actor for Woh Chokri and Sir. He is also widely known for his outstanding performance in the biopic Sardar (1993), where he essayed the titular role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

(Source: IANS/Mumbai Mirror)