I come from a family of artists
(playwrights, directors, actors) which is why I have had
the opportunity to get hands on experience in almost every
aspect of film, television and theater. I started working as an actor in
theater when I was only five years old, touring all around the world. However
personally I thought of myself as a 'behind the scenes' person which is
why during my tours instead of acting I was more fascinated by the technical marvels
that made the shows possible. This became the reason that in the following
years I became the head lighting technician for the whole production. Later on I
started working as a graphic designer, designing posters, banners and
advertisements for theatrical productions and television series. But the most
interesting work I did as a student of graphic design was digitizing and
enhancing hundreds of old paintings from 'Sikh' history for a government
project. After that I worked on about five mini-series documentaries as a cinematographer
for television. Finishing high school in India I joined an Indian-American TV
channel based in New York as an Associate Producer. This job introduced me to
the corporate side of the television industry.
I understand that movies for most
people provide an escape from their "normal" life and they just want
a roller coaster of entertainment and fun. Keeping that in mind I still
aspire to make films not solely for entertainment purpose but also at the same
time are thought provoking. I want to work on issues which have a considerable impact on society or a individual but have been buried due to social, religious or political fear. I believe being a film maker is a great responsibility because
it has the power to transform the thinking of millions of people watching. I am
inspired by all films and directors because every individual or film is unique
in its style and approach to a subject.
“Individuality is the most
precious gift an artist can give to art” – Harshvir Latta.
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