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AI Is Coming For Photographers ⚠️: Palaniappan On Career Reality, Celebrity Shoots & Pay Truth|FF29
Season 1 · Episode 29
Friday, August 7, 2026 • Duration 41:18
In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Palaniappan Subramanyam, a renowned fashion and beauty photographer and Nikon Creator, known for his work with leading celebrities, advertising campaigns, and magazine editorials, as they discuss the future of fashion photography, natural light vs studio lighting, AI replacing photographers and retouchers, the reality of celebrity shoots, working in Mumbai and North India, magazine photography, Instagram and awards in photography, behind-the-scenes culture, and what it truly takes to build a long-term career behind the camera. 📸🎙️ What You'll Discover in This Episode:
🌤️ Natural vs Studio Light – What beginners should choose & how street photography builds strong fundamentals.💄 Beauty Photography in South India – Limited commercial work & why professional retouching matters.🤖 AI & Future of Photography – Will AI replace photographers/retouchers & how to stay relevant.📈 Photography & Social Media – Do awards matter? Do Instagram followers help get clients?📷 Types of Shoots – Commercial, editorial, beauty shoots & handling shoots that don’t go as planned.🎬 Brand Collaborations – Why BTS content matters & how brand expectations are changing.📰 Magazine Work – Reality of shooting for editorial magazines.🌟 Celebrity Photography – Working with stars like Allu Arjun & Sreeleela, unpaid celebrity shoots & challenges.🏙️ Mumbai vs South India – Industry differences & what Mumbai teaches photographers.🚀 Long-Term Photography Career – Staying relevant, adapting & surviving in a competitive field.🧠 On-Set Pressure – Managing stress & building a reliable creative team.✨ Whether you're an aspiring fashion photographer, beauty photographer, content creator, or photography enthusiast, this episode offers practical insights into the creative, business, and future side of professional photography.Timecodes
00:00 Intro03:00 Studio Light Is Easy. Natural Light Isn't!05:28 Why Beauty Work Never Comes To South India ?08:04 Will Photographers Go Out Of Job ?10:18 AI Looks More Real Than Actual Photography14:52 Followers Don't Bring You Business19:28 Clients Copying Your Shoot Setup22:56 Working With Celebrities & What it actually looks like27:47 South India Is Too Conservative!34:07 You Need To Be Both Artist and Salesman!36:41 When A Shoot Goes Wrong On Set!40:53 End Of Podcast
FASHION WAS TABOO IN INDIA: Suresh Menon On Fashion's Dark Reality, Makeup Classes & Pay Delays|FF28
Season 1 · Episode 28
Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 48:24
In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Suresh Menon who is a fashion designer and makeup artist whose career has evolved across two creative worlds — fashion and beauty. In this episode, they spoke about building a career when fashion wasn’t mainstream, working with MAC, finding clients, collaborations, makeup masterclasses, fashion business and the realities of surviving as a creative professional. ✨
🎙️ What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
💄 Makeup Artist Career & MAC Experience – Working at MAC, artist training, selling makeup vs practising makeup & how professional MUAs are trained.
👗 Entering Fashion Designing – How Suresh Menon entered fashion when it wasn’t mainstream, early industry experiences & the importance of no gatekeeping.
🤝 Getting Your First Clients – Building an initial client base through word of mouth, relationships & consistent creative work.
🎓 Makeup Masterclasses – The rise of makeup masterclasses, teaching makeup, pros & cons & the business strategy behind workshops.
✨ Evolution of Makeup – How makeup has become more technical, minimal and skin-like compared to earlier trends.
🎨 Art vs Commercial Fashion – Balancing a designer’s artistic vision with what customers and the fashion market actually want.
👔 Suresh Menon’s Personal Style – Favourite brands, fashion budget, personal wardrobe choices & what international clients expect from designers.
📸 Fashion Photoshoots & Collaborations – Collaboration culture then vs now, frequent creative shoots & working with photographers, models and other artists.
🧠 Mental Health in Creative Careers – Why fashion can be unforgiving and why designers and artists shouldn’t attach self-worth to their work.
India's Top Travel Couple On Racism, Romance & The Truth Behind 39 Countries | @odysseyoftwo |FF27
Season 1 · Episode 27
Friday, June 19, 2026 • Duration 59:22
Rebecca Roy & Gowthaman Ilambarathi, better known as Odyssey of Two, are among India's most recognised travel creators and Forbes India Top 100 Digital Stars. Having travelled across 39 countries, they've built a career around travel, storytelling, photography, filmmaking, and creating content that inspires millions.✈️ What you'll discover in this episode:📸 How Odyssey of Two went from a couple who loved travelling to becoming full-time travel creators.🎥 The reality of travel content creation – aesthetic content vs authentic storytelling.🧳 Why creating travel content is far more hectic than most people imagine.🌍 Their favourite countries, unforgettable travel experiences, and places that gave them a serious "travel hangover."✈️ Best airlines, worst airlines, hospitality around the world, and why Asia often gets it right.🇮🇳 Racism faced by Indians while travelling abroad and how the perception of Indian travellers is changing globally.🚦 Indian behaviour overseas, culture shocks, and the habits we bring back home.❄️ Driving in snow, travel mishaps, cancellations, Iceland adventures, and the importance of good travel insurance.📷 Travel photography gear, cameras, and the tools behind their content.💼 How they balance business, relationships, content creation, and life as a creator couple.💰 Their first brand deals, monetisation journey, and how travel creators actually make money.🗺️ Travel planning tips, destination research, and advice for couples who want to explore the world together.💡 Whether you're a fan of Odyssey of Two, an aspiring travel creator, a photographer, filmmaker, or someone planning their next international trip, this episode is packed with stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes insights from life on the road. Timecodes (00:00) Intro(03:36) Why They Refuse To Fake It For The Camera(06:39) The Hectic Reality Behind Every Travel Film(10:17) Is There A Country They Haven't Covered ?(17:09) The Best & Worst Airlines To Fly !(14:37) Indians Are Judged The Moment They Board !(20:50) Why Indians Behave Differently Once They're Home(24:09) Honking That Gives Away You're Back In India(27:08) The Iceland Drive That Nearly Went Wrong(31:21) One Place That Gave Them A Travel Hangover(33:53) Why Doing Nothing Is Harder Than It Sounds(37:31) The Truth About Getting Scammed In Morocco(40:00) "Who's Your Photographer?" - The Answer Surprises People(41:52) What Happens When They Fight Mid-Shoot(43:32) Can A Life Partner Also Be A Business Partner ?(55:18) What 10 Years Together Actually Taught Them(59:13) End Of Podcast
You’re Styling Yourself Wrong ⚠️ : Colours, Body Type & Styling Mistakes | Kalyani Menon | FF26
Season 1 · Episode 26
Friday, May 29, 2026 • Duration 01:10:25
✨ How much does styling really change your life?In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Kalyani Menon — Personal Stylist, Wedding Stylist, Colour Analysis Expert & Personal Shopper — to uncover the science, psychology and business of styling.From discovering your personal style and understanding colour analysis to avoiding common fashion mistakes, luxury handbags, wedding styling and even how clothing impacts confidence after a breakup or major life change, this conversation covers it all.
🎙️ Topics Discussed:👗 Why personal stylists still matter in the age of AI & fashion influencers🎨 Colour Analysis explained – finding the colours that actually suit you💡 Common styling mistakes people make without realizing it💍 Biggest wedding styling mistakes brides make📸 Styling, posture & posing tips for photos and weddings❤️ How styling helps after breakups, divorce, career changes & life transitions🛍️ Personal shopping – what a personal shopper actually does👠 How to discover your personal style personality♻️ Why repeating outfits is not a fashion crime👜 Luxury handbag hierarchy – Hermès, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton & more✨ Quiet luxury vs logo luxury🇮🇳 International brands copying Indian fashion & craftsmanship🌈 Skin tone, undertones & choosing the right colours for your wardrobe⭐ Celebrity style breakdowns – Deepika Padukone, Samantha, Sonam Kapoor, Shruti Haasan & Aishwarya Rai👔 Why stylish men are judged differently & how fashion stereotypes still exist🎓 How to become a stylist & build a career in personal stylingWhether you're looking for a wardrobe makeover, preparing for your wedding, building confidence through style, becoming a stylist, learning colour theory, or simply trying to dress better, this episode is packed with practical insights.📌 If you've ever wondered:• What colours suit me?• How do I find my personal style?• What are the biggest fashion mistakes people make?• Is colour analysis worth it?• Should I hire a personal stylist?• Which luxury handbag should I buy first?• How do stylists work with clients?Then this episode is for you.
Model Life Is Not What You Think: Rejection, Fake Promises& Influencer Pressure|Niharika Sood|FF25
Season 1 · Episode 25
Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 59:45
In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Niharika Sood a prominent model, Miss Universe Telangana, fashion influencer, and emerging voice in India’s fashion creator space to uncover the real side of modelling, pageantry, fashion events, brand collaborations, and content creation. ✨
What you’ll discover in this episode:🎭 From academics to modelling — how Niharika transitioned from a regular career path to pursuing modelling full-time.💼 Quitting a 9–5 for modelling — when aspiring models should take the leap, how much money to save, and why modelling is unpredictable.🎤 Her TEDx mindset — when to say “yes” even when it’s uncomfortable, and when saying “no” protects your career.💰 Seeing yourself as a business — what models need to save for, invest in, and understand before entering the industry.👑 Reality of pageantry — the mental pressure, financial strain, sponsorship struggles, and what pageant training actually teaches you.🏆 Life after winning a pageant — why winning Miss Universe/Miss India-style platforms is only the beginning, not the finish line.🎬 Acting & the darker side of the industry — Niharika opens up about her experiences and the realities people rarely talk about.🚩 Agencies, contracts & red flags — model management agencies, influencer agencies, shady NDAs, exclusive contracts, and clauses young models must watch out for.📱 Model vs influencer — how Niharika transitioned into content creation and why being yourself online is a real advantage.⚡ Life of a fashion influencer — working 24/7, creating content instantly, attending designer runway shows, and building a personal brand.🤝 Brands, metrics & authenticity — view expectations, usage rights, endorsing products you don’t use, and how to stay authentic as a creator.💸 Payment delays & exploitation — how models and content creators can protect themselves from brands and overly smart agencies.🧠 Handling rejection & criticism — why you shouldn’t take rejection personally, and how to survive in modelling, pageantry, and influencer culture.💡 If you’re an aspiring , or someone curious about the real life behind , this episode gives you the honest truth behind the glamour.
Why Actors Secretly Struggle With Mental Health !? | Shrisha | FF24
Season 1 · Episode 17
Saturday, April 25, 2026 • Duration 01:03:33
In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down Shrisha who is a rising actor and model in the South Indian film industry, known for her work in films and high-profile brand campaigns. On this episode of Figuring Fashion, she shares the real side of modelling & acting — beyond the glamour. 🎬
🎙️ What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
🎭 Modelling & Acting as an Offbeat Career • How Shrisha accidentally entered modelling and built her space in the industry
👗 Fashion Industry Reality Check • Why designer outfits don’t fit all body types • The irony between runway fashion and real customers
⚖️ Modelling vs Acting • Key differences between both industries • Why actors often feel insecure — and how to deal with it
🧠 Detachment in Creative Careers • Why emotional detachment is crucial for actors & models • Protecting your mental health in a high-pressure industry
💔 Body Image & Industry Pressure • Real experiences with body comments (including insights from actors like Gowri Kishan) • Unrealistic beauty standards in the industry
🎬 Learning from Legends • Insights from Sridevi’s acting approach • Method acting vs switch-on/switch-off acting
🚫 Handling Rejection in Acting • What rejection really looks like in cinema • Advice that helped Shrisha stay grounded
💼 Independence & Career Growth • Building a career without depending on external validation
🎥 Preparing for Roles • Behind-the-scenes of her projects like Suzhal 2 & Irai
🧠 Therapy & Mental Health in Cinema • Why therapy and strong friendships matter in creative industries
Celebrity Dentist Reveals The Secret To A Confident Smile & Mistakes | Dr.Preethi Udhayaraja | FF23
Season 1 · Episode 23
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • Duration 34:58
In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down Dr. Preethi Udayarajya who is an esteemed Orthodontist & Smile Designer with 15+ years of experience, known for transforming smiles and boosting confidence through advanced Aesthetic Dentistry. She is also a Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider, trusted for helping patients achieve beautiful, natural-looking smiles through modern orthodontic treatments.In this episode, we discuss:🦷 Why Aesthetic Dentistry Matters • Dr. Preethi’s journey into orthodontics and her mission to improve confidence through smile correction😁 Smile Correction Is for Everyone • Why today many individuals — not just celebrities — are correcting their smiles💰 Cost of Aesthetic Dentistry • Why dental treatments like Invisalign and veneers are more affordable in India compared to many countries✨ Invisalign vs Veneers vs Dental Implants • Differences between the most popular smile correction treatments💍 Smile Correction Timeline • How long it takes to fix teeth for weddings, interviews, or careers in public-facing industries🎨 Science of Smile Designing • How dentists design the perfect smile based on face shape, teeth structure, and personality🌟 Celebrity Smile Transformations • Dental procedures done by celebrities like Ana de Armas, Ben Affleck, Dakota Johnson, Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Samantha, and Deepika Padukone✨ Teeth Whitening • What works, what doesn’t, and how to safely whiten your teeth🪥 Luxury Toothpaste vs Regular Toothpaste • Are premium brands like Marvis really better?⚠️ Fluoride, SLS & Parabens • Are these ingredients safe in toothpaste and oral care products?🦠 Oral Microbiome & Oral Health • Why maintaining healthy bacteria in your mouth is essential🪥 Electric vs Manual Toothbrush • Which one dentists actually recommend😁 Front Tooth Gap & Smile Aesthetics • Why people choose to correct tooth gaps💧 Mouthwash & Daily Oral Hygiene • How mouthwash fits into proper dental care🍭 Foods That Damage Teeth • Common foods that negatively affect oral health👩⚕️ Orthodontist vs Dentist • Understanding the difference and when to see each specialist🦷 Local Aligners vs International Aligners • What works best when choosing clear aligners❤️ Dr. Preethi’s Personal Journey • Emotional stories behind transforming patients’ smilesAnd also about Smile Designing, Invisalign, Dental Veneers, Teeth Whitening, Oral Health, and Cosmetic Dentistry...helping you understand how smile correction can enhance both confidence and facial aesthetic✨ This episode is perfect for: • People considering Invisalign or clear aligners • Anyone interested in Smile Designing or veneers • Individuals looking to whiten teeth or improve their smile • Models, actors, professionals, brides & grooms preparing for important events • Anyone curious about oral hygiene, dental health, and cosmetic dentistryA great smile can transform your confidence, appearance, and self-image and this conversation explains exactly how. 😁✨Timecodes (00:00) Intro (02:41) Importance of Correcting Teeth(03:57) Smile Correction Only For Celebs? (05:52) Types of Treatments to Correct Your Teeth(09:12) Should Everyone Correct Their Teeth(11:17) Timeline to Get a Perfect Smile (12:21) Are Dental Veneers Reversible ?(14:11) Principles to get Perfect Smile (16:38) What goes into making Celebs Smile Perfect ?(17:55) Perfect Way To Whiten Your Teeth (19:20) Luxury Toothpaste vs Everyday Toothpastes(20:20) Fluoride in Toothpaste, Good or Bad?(22:41) Oral Microbiome & Effective Way to Brush(25:02) Front Tooth Gap & it's Aesthetics(26:53) Oral Hygiene Myths !(28:41) Most Expensive Dental Procedure (30:37) Indian Aligners brands vs US based Aligners (32:01) Emotional Reaction From People When Their Teeth Is Fixed !(33:37) Dr.Preethi's Journey (34:40) End of Podcast
The Truth About Fashion Education & Why New Designers Struggle ! | Fareeda Khan | FF22
Season 1 · Episode 22
Friday, February 27, 2026 • Duration 53:22
In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Fareeda Khan — Founder & Director of FIDA – The Design School (associated with New York Institute of Fashion – NIF Global, Medhavi University & London School of Trends), award-winning fashion educator, interior designer, and global mentor — shares powerful insights for aspiring fashion students, young designers, and creative entrepreneurs. ✨In this episode, we discuss:🎓 Fareeda’s journey from interior designer to leading fashion educator 💼 Why many fashion students are not industry-ready after graduation ⚖️ Entitlement vs apprenticeship mindset in young designers 📚 Is formal fashion education still important in the age of self-taught designers? 🔮 Can you build a stable 5–10 year career in the fashion industry? 💰 Is fashion an expensive course? Private vs government fashion institutes 🚀 Why designers must learn the entrepreneurial side of fashion 👩💼 Women entrepreneurship, financial freedom & limitations faced by women leaders 🌍 How international travel shaped her global design perspective 🇮🇳 Indian designers vs Western designers — global perception & inspiration 👗 What it takes to showcase at major platforms like Lakme Fashion Week ♻️ Sustainable fashion & how conscious today’s design students really are 🏡 The bridge between fashion design and interior design 📈 Placement opportunities & career pathways for fashion students ❌ Common mistakes young designers make early in their careers 💡 Fareeda Khan’s philosophy on empowering creatives to build financially independent careersIf you’re choosing a fashion school, planning to study fashion design, entering the fashion industry, or trying to understand the real challenges young designers face, this episode offers clarity, direction, and practical industry advice. Timecodes (00:00) Intro(02:31) Fareeda's Expertise (03:34) Why top designer's refuse to pay freshers !(06:40) Why Study Fashion when self taught designers succeed?(09:06) Unemployment in fashion field ?(11:31) Is Fashion education only for the rich?(12:50) Private Fashion Institutes Vs Government Institutes / Universities (15:00) The ONE Skill Students/ Graduates Lack !(17:47) Why Women Excel in Fashion !(19:14) Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs (23:16) How travel can shape your view on fashion ?(25:40) The ONE thing Indian Designers have to learn !(31:08) Western Designers/Brands copying India !(32:43) Do this to showcase at Lakme Fashion Week !(36:35) Why Students Should Understand Sustainable Fashion?(39:53) Real Advice for Fashion Students/ Designers(42:48) What Fashion Industry Demands from Students ?(44:10) Is AI boon or bane for fashion?(45:48) Trends that are having impact in the industry(47:43) Should Fashion have an entrance exam ?(49:41) What job awaits Fashion & Interior Students(51:13) Philosophy of Fareeda Khan(51:46) Questions from Previous Guest(53:00) End of podcast
In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Shreyans Dungarwal who is one of India’s leading fashion photographers known for working with top celebrities like Tamannaah Bhatia, Aditi Rao Hydari, Rashmika Mandanna, Rashi Khanna, Niddhi Aggarwal, Arman Malik, Nora Fatehi, Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor, and Miss India winners including Harnaaz Sandhu & Manasa Varanasi 📸
Shreyans is also a Sony Artisan , Profoto Mentor and Vivo India Vivographer..Here he talks about
✨ How Shreyans transitioned from wedding photography to high-end fashion photography, and the mindset shift required to break into the fashion industry
🏙️ What Mumbai teaches you as a photographer, and how working in Mumbai differs from other cities in terms of competition, clients, and growth
🌍 Working abroad vs India — why international clients pay for even small changes and what Indian photographers can learn from that culture
📂 Photography rights, copyrights, RAW files, file sizes, and whether you should ever let someone else make money from your work
💼 Client realities — dealing with difference of opinions, equipment questions, missing pre-production costs, and how to make clients come back to you
📱 How Instagram & social media are shifting focus from craftsmanship to volume, and why having a strong website, clean colour tones, and clear categories still matters
🤖 The rise of AI, mobile photography, and content creators — how photographers can turn AI into an advantage instead of a threat
💡 Honest talk about pricing mistakes, undercharging the industry, celebrity shoots, unpaid work, and using free shoots strategically
🎥 Why today’s photographers must understand , DIY lighting, film photography, collaborations, and constantly working on themselves
Top Celeb Makeup Artist Reveals Skincare Mistakes & Pro MUA Secrets | Samantha | FF20
Season 1 · Episode 20
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • Duration 52:25
In this episode of Figuring Fashion Podcast, Host Arvind Karthik sits down with Samantha Jagan who is South India’s Top Celebrity Makeup Artist for a brutally honest conversation about makeup, mistakes brides make, and the reality of the beauty industry.
She has done 4000+ brides, 100+ makeup shoots, and worked with stars like Trisha, Surya, Siddharth, Andrea, Rakul Preet, Amala Paul, Madhavan, Simbu, Sneha, and more.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
💄 Samantha’s journey from salons to becoming a leading celebrity MUA.
👰 Unspoken mistakes brides make before their wedding day.
✨ The truth about Korean “glass skin” & why it fails on Indian brides.
⭐ What celebrities really expect from a Makeup Artist—men & women.
🪪 Union cards, industry politics & the dark side of the MUA ecosystem.
💸 Payment delays, collaborations & why MUAs get exploited.
🤝 The importance of community among makeup artists.
🌍 India vs Abroad — What’s the REAL difference in makeup education?
🎨 Airbrush vs Traditional makeup — which one actually works?
⚠️ Biggest mistakes young & Gen-Z MUAs are making today.
📈 The entrepreneurial side of makeup — pricing, branding & survival.
🪑 Back pain, posture issues & the physical toll of being an MUA.
💡 Advice for upcoming MUAs who want to level up their careers.
💡 If you love makeup, want to become a makeup artist, or simply want to understand the behind-the-scenes reality of celebrity glam — this episode is a must-watch.
✂️ Fashion Customisation & Client Expectations – Handling customised outfits, difficult feedback & what happens when a client doesn’t like the final design.
🌆 Chennai Fashion Industry – Chennai fashion vs North India, opportunities, limitations & how the South Indian fashion scene has evolved.
🎬 Suresh Menon’s Journey & Fashion TV – His background, experiences with Fashion TV & building a long-term career across fashion and makeup.
💰 Payments in the Creative Industry – Payment schedules, money conversations & financial realities for fashion designers, makeup artists and creatives.
✨ If you want to become a fashion designer, makeup artist or build a career in the fashion industry, this episode gives you an honest look at the creativity, business, collaborations and mindset required to sustain an artistic career.
Timecodes
(00:00) Intro
(03:08) Makeup Masterclasses Are Lying To You
(07:29) Makeup Artists Gossip
(10:00) Fashion Was Not Cool In Chennai Back Then
(12:10) Fashion TV Was Treated Like Porn !
(14:45) Working With Sidney Sladen
(17:31) Is There Gatekeeping In Fashion ?
(21:28) Making Clothes Nobody Is Going To Buy
(23:28) Did Consistent Photoshoots help him?
(29:51) Working With Venkat Ram
(36:58) Artists Face This Payment Issue
(41:18) Difficult Clients & Failed Collections
(47:35) End Of Podcast
Timecodes (00:00) Intro (03:18) Why AI Can't Replace A Stylist (06:37) The Blunder Mistakes Every Bride Makes ! (09:47) Why A Stylist Should Be Your First Wedding Call (11:55) One Classic Item Every Woman Should Invest In (12:56) The Handbag Hierarchy Nobody Tells You About ! (15:11) Why Flashing Logos Gets You Looked Down Upon (18:10) When International Brands Steal From India ! (22:00) How To Find Your Personal Style (26:00) The Truth About Repeating Outfits ! (28:22) What Styling Does During A Breakup Or Divorce (30:44) Deepika & Samantha's Style Evolution Explained (33:57) The Secret To Looking Taller Without Heels ! (35:04) Aishwarya Rai Needs To Fire Her Stylist ! (36:44) What Actually Happens In A Colour Analysis Session (42:43) Celebrity Stylist vs Personal Stylist - The Difference (44:39) Sabyasachi Look Under 1 Lakh - Is It Possible ? (47:49) What Can Actually Go Wrong In A Styling Session (50:18) Reading The Client Who Won't Tell You Anything (54:25) Why Shopaholics Are Addicted To Buying Not Wearing (55:55) Why Men Get Judged For Dressing Well In South India ! (59:10) What It Actually Takes To Become A Stylist (01:02:49) Live Colour Analysis On AK ! (01:10:25) End Of Podcast
Miss Universe, Miss India, fashion events, brand collaborations, and the modelling industry in India
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(00:00) Intro(03:09) Why She Left a Stable Career for an Unpredictable One(04:42) Why Modelling's Glamour Is A Lie(05:36) The TEDx Talk That Came From Her Own Struggle(07:24) What Models Actually Need to Invest In(09:30) Modelling Is Not Just About Looks !(10:23) What Pageantry Really Takes From You(13:48) What They Actually Train You For In Pageants(16:51) Winning The Crown Doesn't Guarantee Fame !(18:43) Why She Walked Away From Acting(20:28) How Casting Directors Trap Young Aspiring Girls !(23:38) Red Flags Before You Sign With An Agency(26:00) How Contracts Can Save Or Destroy A Model's Career(30:48) Why She Chose Content Over Modelling(32:29) Left 9 to 5. Now Working 24/7 !(35:32) Are Influencers Replacing Actors In Brand Deals ?(37:03) The Views Pressure Brands Put On Creators(38:35) Fake Endorsements - Where Do You Draw The Line ?(43:00) How To Stay Relevant Without Losing Yourself(49:26) Agencies Exploiting Models On Usage Rights !(51:14) Portfolio or Content Creation - Where Should You Invest ?(52:47) Fashion Critics Who Can't Dress Themselves(55:59) Rejection Is A Model's Everyday Reality(58:22) Question From Previous Guest (59:39) End Of Podcast
🏏 Working with Mahendra Singh Dhoni • Her experience working with one of India’s biggest icons • What she learned from his personality on set
🎭 Typecasting in the Film Industry • Why actors get stuck in certain roles • How to break out and reinvent yourself
🌍 Industry Bias & Preferences • Why certain looks and backgrounds are preferred • Challenges faced by South Indian actors & models
🎯 Who Should Watch This:• Aspiring actors & models• Anyone trying to break into the film or fashion industry• Creatives struggling with rejection, insecurity, or self-doubt• People curious about the real behind-the-scenes of cinema & modelling
✨ This episode gives you a ground-level view of the entertainment industry — from rejection and pressure to growth and self-awareness. If you’re serious about building a career in acting or modelling, this is a must-watch.
Timecodes
(00:00) Intro
(02:46) Shrisha's Journey & Problems Models Face
(08:13) Designer Outfit's Wont Fit All Models !
(11:15) Why Actors are Insecure !
(16:29) Modelling vs Acting - Which is easier route ?
(17:43) Actors' Mental Health Problems
(23:48) Bodyweight Comments !
(25:54) What Men Go Through & Male Actors' Demands !
(31:22) Learnings from her Aunt - Actress Sridevi
(34:35) Handling Rejections as an Actor
(39:27) Janhvi's Struggle & being independent
(42:26) Challenges in being Versatile Actor
(50:44) Why Everyone Needs Therapy !
(54:09) Working with Thala Dhoni
(57:36) Why actors are Typecasted
(59:35) Question from Previous Guest
(01:01:15) Bloopers 😛
(01:36:28) End of Podcast
both photo and video
🔥 If you’re into fashion photography, photography mistakes, client management, pricing, AI in photography, or understanding the real business side of being a photographer in today’s world, this episode is a must-watch.
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(00:00) Intro
(02:49) Transitioning into Fashion Photographer
(06:24) Working in Mumbai vs other cities
(08:49) Working in USA vs India (how clients behave!)
(10:41) Photographers learn about COPYRIGHTS !
(14:00) Should you give RAW FILES to clients?
(18:42) Difference of opinion b/w client & photographer
(20:52) Has Instagram Ruined Photography ?
(24:49) Should photographers become content creators ?
(29:47) Are All Photographers Rich ?
(33:00) What if photographers are not required in future?
(34:37) Turn AI to your Advantage?
(37:57) Photographers charging way below industry standards!
(39:58) Why some celebs wont pay &how to make use of it !
(46:00) Learn / Teach Posing as a Photographer !
(48:45) What DIY can teach you ?
(52:55) Collaboration vs Getting Paid
(55:41) Shooting Analogue
(57:37) End of Podcast
Timecodes
(00:00) Highlights
(02:15) What Salon Industry Taught Samantha
(05:08) Unspoken Mistakes That Brides Do
(07: 20) Problems with flawless skin for Makeup
(14:20) What Celebrities Secretly Expect from MUAs
