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1. Tell us about your
background and journey.
I belong to a village Petwar in Hisar, Haryana. Talking
about my journey as a model, it began in July 2018. Well, initially I was very
shy or unfriendly to the camera that I was scared of getting captured even in
the family functions. As I entered college, I observed a lot of good
personalities and I actually wanted to be in one of them and this was the only
inspiration.
So I started grooming myself, taking pictures in my room &
follow models like Mr Rohit Khandelwal, Toni mahfud, Rowan row, Zayn Malik and
many others. Apart from this, there was a need for motivation and support and
that was done by my friend Sandeep Singh. He encouraged me a lot to pursue this
career and kept motivating me.
My journey was a bit more struggling than others because I
had no guidance. Being a farmer's son, I faced financial problems as I have to
arrange myself to pay photographers and I didn't ask for money from family, I
belong to a village so I was very shy and afraid of talking with professionals,
attending business calls and I was very weak in English too (English, though
not compulsory in modelling but it really matters).
Just like other models I
faced many rejections too. But nothing can stop you if you have the zeal and
dedication to achieve your goals. But I am enjoying this beautiful journey, it
teaches me a lot.
2. When did you first
decide that you wanted to create content and how did you start?
I was fond of exploring new things since the very beginning,
when I used to come across through some well-known Creator's work I got
fantasized every time and then I decided this is what I need to do. I realized
that's my interest, that's what I'm creative in.
At the first level, I started
editing pictures. Gradually, I gained more experience and knowledge and
thankfully people started appreciating my skills.
3. Is blogging and
content creation a financially sustainable career?
I would say yes, Blogging is the best part-time work
nowadays. If you are creative enough and you have an audience for your content you
can earn as much as you want. Your earnings are entirely based on your
creativity for the content and audience engagement level. Brands will always
need to collaborate with influencers for promotions so it never ends.
4. Who is your
favourite creator and why?
My favourite creator is Toni Muhfad. I really admire him because
of his unique, creative and commendable styling and editing as well.
5. How and where do
you find inspiration to churn out content?
I always keep scrolling through Fashion hashtags and feeds
of famous creators to know what's trending currently, what people would love to
see. But when it's time to create my content I don't take any inspiration from
fellow mates. Because I personally think that "inspiration kills your
creativity".
6. What does your
typical day look like?
I wake up daily at around 6 am. My day starts with physical
exercise including yoga and some stretching. After breakfast, I usually go for
shoots in the early morning if there is no shoot I prefer attending college.
After college
or after lunch, I take 1-2 hour nap and then write my content. My evening
includes gym, basketball and hanging out with friends. My routine includes some
photo editing after dinner. I go to bed around 10.
7. Which is your
favourite book and why?
I'm very fond of reading biographies of successful
entrepreneurs instead of novels, because they give me enough dose of inspiration
in a short span of time.
8. What piece of
advice would you like to give to future and aspiring creators?
I just want to say that please try to create content that would
add value in the life of your followers and would influence them.
Interview by - Himanshi
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