Well, I’m an Electronics and communication engineer. During the course of my graduation, I did some professional theatre with Impact arts, after which I started writing and performed as a poet and storyteller on various open mics.
Other than that, I make some comedy vines to fill in my bored hours. I’ve also worked with various NGO’s . I’ve always been curious about things, so I experiment a lot with new horizons.
Even during this quarantine period, I learnt how to play the guitar, I learnt basics of videography and editing and even uploaded videos of my comedy skits. So, my journey from an introvert kid to someone who loves to try new things has been remarkable and I hope to keep exploring my options.
2. When did you first decide that you wanted to create content and how did you start?
2. When did you first decide that you wanted to create content and how did you start?
I was a very introvert child, so to break that spell I started doing theatre. But everything good needs to adapt, so I started doing some solo work. I started performing on open mics and ever since the quarantine, camera has been my friend and thus, I became a content creator.
My first writing experience was during college, where I co-wrote directed and performed in a play. Followed by which I started performing solo as a story teller and a musician.
My portfolio is very diverse when it comes to content and following my major inspirations like Leonardo DiCaprio and bohemia, I became a content creater.
3. Is vlogging and YouTube content creation a financially sustainable career?
3. Is vlogging and YouTube content creation a financially sustainable career?
Just like any other field, to be financially stable you have to make the right decision at a right time. For youtube, the main concern for finances to flow, audience play an important role.
So with right marketing and right collabartions, it can be financially stable. But its never wise to do just one thing for money. When it comes to vlogging, the uniqueness of content and the relevance with current hot topics plays an important role.
I know it sounds paradoxical but its not, that’s where the creativity kicks in and the audience that once sees it, wants to see more of your work. Once you’ve built that cult audience, it’s a viable career option with even more diversification later on in the areas.
4. Who is your favoutite creater and why?
I follow a lot of content creators online, but my personal favourite is Rain Wilson aka Dwight from THE OFFICE. He puts up video about various issues and sometimes just to convey a message.
The beauty of his speech and clarity of his words makes it very soothing to listen to him and I wish to have that voice quality.
5. How and where do you find inspiration to churn out content?
5. How and where do you find inspiration to churn out content?
I actually have a knack for writing. I sit down to write and something always comes up. I actually realised it during a writing game where one had to create a poem of sorts with two words given by an audience member in a short period of time.
The closer I am to the goal, the better rehearsed I am with a person or a job, the better content I can create. I love the works of shiv kumar Batalvi and Sahir Ludhianvi for vocab.
6. What does your typical day look like?
Right now, its online classes, assignments if there are any, then some workout and I make a video if time and strength suggests. I like to improvise my workouts that takes up most of my evenings, followed the a rigid diet regime that I try my best to adhere.
I also like to squeeze in a nap during the afternoon to keep me fresh for my evening and gives me enough time during the night to keep up with all the work . I like to keep most of my days busy because as they say, an empty mind is a devils house.
And since the times are even more unconventional, it becomes important to focus on what's important and to not let quarantine hinder with your growth.
7. Which is your favourite book and why?
I don’t read novels, but I’m an avid poetry rearder and I really like works of Sahir Ludhianvi.
8. What piece of advice would you like to give to future and aspiring creators?
I don’t read novels, but I’m an avid poetry rearder and I really like works of Sahir Ludhianvi.
8. What piece of advice would you like to give to future and aspiring creators?
Yeah, I would like to say that keep real, follow but don’t copy anybody. There is no need for line stretching in content (MM reference). Explore your unique perspective in life.
People have this amazing tendency to be different from one another, and yet they choose to follow somebody because others liked them. That’s what kills innovation in society.
Never give in to peer pressure, people may first not like your work, but eventually they’ll get used to you, love you and support you and eventually you will find somebody who wants to be like you. That’s the time you tell them these exact same words and keep the spark alive.
Interview By - Sonam
Interview By - Sonam
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