Today we’d like to introduce you to Radhika Bansal.
Hi Radhika, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I am from north India – the land of Bollywood – and I’ve grown up living and breathing Hindi cinema. My father is the biggest movie buff that I have ever met, so I grew up going to the theater and watching movies on TV with him, and I absolutely loved it. I never could have imagined that one day I will be making a career out of it. Like many other Indians, I tried my hand in engineering and later psychology, but no matter what I did, my heart was never in it. I think my friends and family realized that I’m meant to be in films before I ever let it be a reality for myself. During the pandemic, I found the courage to pursue something I’ve always wanted to but never said out loud because I never thought it to be possible. Nothing had ever felt more right. I came to Los Angeles to study at New York Film Academy, and I felt like I belonged and had found what I wanted to do – beyond a doubt.
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?
Leaving the security of home and the comfort of your own country is never easy – especially to try something new. Before I came here, I had never worked in the film/TV industry, and I was just following my gut instinct. I was a little insecure if I will be good enough and worried about making the right choice. But things have a way of working out, and those feelings did not last very wrong. I found a support system here, and with that the encouragement that I am cut out for this.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I have always enjoyed line producing which includes scheduling, budgeting, and other logistics for a film. I have had many opportunities to apply my skills in those areas. I am currently working in that capacity on multiple projects. Recently however, I have discovered a new skill set and found myself liking the process of developing a project and an inclination towards creative producing as well. It is hard for me to say what sets me apart, but my friends tell me that I have an eye for detail, let it be in line producing when preparing a budget or in creative producing when discussing characters. I would like to think that I have a good understanding of audiences and the current trends in cinema, which helps me make more informed decisions about story ideas.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I think I’ve been extremely lucky to get this opportunity to study film. Being here has taught me a lot and given me a newfound confidence in myself. I have met good people who I work well with. I think that is special in its own way because we can have a professional argument with the security that our differences won’t leave the room with us. I think luck has had a big role in where I am today, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/producedby_radhika/
- Other: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm13887388/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
