Shivam Tiwari Interview
Q. You’ve anchored over 2000 live shows globally, yet social media captures only fragments of that journey. How do you introduce yourself beyond the Instagram bio?
Beyond Instagram, I introduce myself as a live-experience creator.
Anchoring isn’t just about speaking—it’s about holding emotion, managing chaos, elevating moments, and protecting memories. Social media shows highlights; the real work happens in the unseen hours—understanding families, managing pressure, adapting in real time. I see myself as someone trusted with one of the most important days of people’s lives, not just an entertainer.
Q. Wedding anchoring is often underestimated. What skills does this profession demand that people outside the industry rarely notice?
People see and fun; they don’t see emotional intelligence, crisis management, cultural sensitivity, stamina, and psychological control.
A wedding anchor reads elders and kids simultaneously, balances tradition with celebration, and handles delays, family politics, and technical issues, without letting the joy dip. It’s part performer, part diplomat, part leader.
Q. Every wedding crowd has different families, cultures, energies. How do you read a room within the first few minutes on stage?
I observe who’s responding, who’s resisting, and who’s leading the energy.
Eye contact, body language, volume tolerance, humor response, these tell me everything. I never impose energy; I mirror it first, then elevate it. Once the audience feels understood, they follow you anywhere.
Q. You’re positioned as a ‘celebrity wedding anchor.’ At what point did you consciously start building a premium personal brand and what changed after that decision?
When I realized that visibility without positioning attracts volume, not value.
I became intentional—how I spoke, dressed, presented online, and communicated pricing. The shift wasn’t just aesthetic; it was psychological. Clients stopped negotiating and started trusting. Premium branding filters your audience, it brings respect before you even arrive on stage.
Q. Your reels show glamour and high-energy moments, but live shows are long, demanding, and unpredictable. What’s the biggest gap between online perception and real work?
The biggest gap is endurance.
A reel is 30 seconds; a wedding is 6–8 hours of presence, adaptability, and responsibility. You don’t get retakes. You carry energy even when you’re exhausted, hungry, or managing last-minute changes. Glamour is the surface, consistency under pressure is the real job.
Q. With so many anchors and performers entering the wedding industry today, what truly differentiates professionals who last from those who fade out?
Longevity comes from discipline, humility, and evolution.
Trends fade, algorithms change, but professionals who respect the craft—who keep learning, listening, and refining—last. Ego fades people out. Adaptability keeps them relevant.
Q. You prominently feature client testimonials. How important is trust and word-of-mouth in an industry driven by once-in-a-lifetime events?
Trust is everything.
This isn’t a repeat-purchase industry for most clients. Families book you based on reputation, reassurance, and emotional safety. Testimonials aren’t marketing—they’re social proof of reliability. One bad experience can echo for years; one great one builds generations of referrals.
Q. Performing internationally exposes you to different cultures and expectations. Has global work changed the way you perform back home in India?
Absolutely.
International work sharpens professionalism, punctuality, and subtlety. It taught me restraint—when to hold back, when to amplify. Back in India, I blend that global finesse with our emotional richness. The result is more refined, intentional performances.
Q. For someone aspiring to become a wedding anchor, what should they invest in first—voice, personality, networking, or discipline?
Discipline, everything else grows from it.
Voice can be trained, personality evolves, networking happens naturally, but discipline builds consistency. If you show up prepared, respectful, and reliable, opportunities find you faster than talent alone ever will.
Q. After hosting hundreds of weddings, what’s one wedding ritual or moment that still gives you genuine joy every time?
The moment when parents watch their child step into a new life.
There’s pride, fear, love, and surrender all at once. No matter how many weddings I host, that emotion never becomes routine. It reminds me why this work matters.
Bio:
Shivam Tiwari is a celebrity anchor, TV artist, and premium media personality with 2,000+ high-profile shows across India and international destinations. Known for his refined stage presence, modern appeal, and luxury-first hosting style, he commands elite weddings, corporate galas, and brand launches with confidence and credibility.
Blending television-grade performance with digital influence, Shivam represents the new-age face of premium entertainment—making him a natural fit for luxury, lifestyle, fashion, fitness, and high-end brands.
Interviewed by: Nidhi
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