How did your family respond when you told them you want to choose photography as profession?
I was too naughty when I was young and was not at all focused. I always had that opportunity to explore and bloom the way I want. Thanks to my family they never forced me to opt for any particular field.
The funniest part is that the current scenario is same as it was years back. Most of the people think that photography is a very glamorous field. As soon as you enter the photography, it is all about drinking and smoking. Over the talk complete glamour type. Exactly this is what my parents were worrying about. They used to think that in case their daughter gets into the media field that is photography, she will become complete party buff- an outdoor person. So when I told them initially about my career in photography, they were completely No! No! They said it’s not possible.
They wanted me to have nice settled life. But later on seeing my passion, focus and dedication about about the photography, they finally agreed. Today they are proud of me. Financially too, I am in a better position.
Share any incident that motivated you to face all the odds and keep going towards your dream.
Although it has been a long time, everyday there is a new journey.
Always pursue your dream. Nothing is impossible. If you have planned something and in case it doesn’t work the way you wanted, then go with the flow. God is giving you opportunity, so tap it to achieve it.
I thought that I would become a commercial artist who would be working in an Ad Agency as a creative director. But I was transformed into a photographer and now I have been transformed into the film making. God is always there telling, guiding and hunting you. It has always inspired me. One need to be open enough to accept what god is trying to hint you. Try to understand your body and brain and go with the flow.
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