The art of clowning | Maya S.Krishnan | TEDxSriSairamIT

“Laughter is the biggest medicine. Laughter can heal the world” is what Ms. Maya S Krishnan, a renowned clown doctor and actress conveys through her talk. Just like any other average Indian, she is also an engineer. But later she discovered that she found a magical connection with people when she performed on stage. The very idea of filling someone’s life with happiness, that too in a not very positive atmosphere like a hospital is not everyone’s cup of tea. But she is an ace in it. Maya believes that laughter gives hope and from hope comes the possibility of healing. She is a clown doctor, an actress, a nation level gymnast, singer, theatre artist and a model. In her talk she shares the idea that everyone should be a ray of sunshine and bring joy in other’s life because after all what is life without happiness? If jesting is an art, she is the Picasso of it”. A clown doctor busy spreading doses of fun and laughter throughout the hospital. Maya is multifaceted person, who is passionate about singing. She is also a national level gymnast and a well-known actor This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx