Filmmaking feels like it's in my blood; it's something that runs in the family. My father's a filmmaker and works in advertising, so I've grown up around sets, cameras, and scripts. Watching him work when I was younger gave me an up-close look at the filmmaking process.
As I grew older, I got to assist on a few ads, which gave me invaluable experience in creating
compelling stories, even in short segments.
My journey into filmmaking took a big leap when I worked as an assistant director on Love All, a
feature film that revolved around badminton with a lot of drama and emotion. I also worked as an actor intern on the same project, which gave me a deeper understanding of what it's like to perform in front of the camera, and how to connect with the story as an actor.
Another milestone for me was lending my voice as a voice actor for Nana Dhoot, a short film that went on to win the national award. That experience showed me just how powerful voice can be in shaping a character or scene.
All these experiences, from assisting on ads to working on a feature film and even voice acting, have been stepping stones in my journey as a filmmaker. They've taught me how all the elements—acting, directing, lighting, sound, and writing—come together to tell a story that truly resonates. And that's what I love most about filmmaking: it's a collaborative art form that brings stories to life in the most extraordinary way.