Today we’d like to introduce you to Arnav Shah
Hi Arnav, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My journey started early in my school days when I used to take part in elocution competitions. As a 5th grader standing in front of an audience of 200 kids, it felt like the world was my stage. I was not intimidated by the eyes on me. Instead, it felt exhilarating to be able to grab and hold the audience’s attention like that. I reckon that’s when it began and I have not looked back ever since! I got into short films during my undergrad and made a bunch of them. They were definitely not the best, not by a long shot, but it was a good start. I worked my way into small film competitions and won a couple of awards too. In those moments, it felt like I was working towards something bigger. Eventually, I ended up at a good production house in Bombay where we shot numerous commercials for big brands. There was grandeur in those sets and also those moments. I fully believe that those were the moments when I fell in love with the set life and decided that making a movie is my ultimate dream.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I do consider myself privileged to be here in Hollywood, following my dreams. This isn’t an opportunity that everyone gets, and I am fully appreciative and aware of the same. But I won’t deny that there haven’t been any bumps till this point.
May it be being far away from home, scarcity of work, or not being able to live the stable life. Bumps are always present. But that’s the challenge one has to face if they want to be in this creative world. It’s not for everyone.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Chef at the White House is my recent shortfiilm that just had it’s premiere happen in Los Angeles. This was my first time where I was actually nervous before the screening and also for the Q&A. But I conclude it as a success and no one could have been more happier for the reaction the film got than me.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Dogs. My dream like any other dog person – Have a backyard big enough for dogs!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.arnav-shah.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnavvshahh/?hl=en
- Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13401114/
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