We had the good fortune of connecting with Ridhi Bhalla and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ridhi, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking

I think risk taking is an essential part of any career. If you want to grow as a creative, risks are a necessity. Risks have always encouraged me to expand my horizons and explore new ideas. Every project I do involves the risk of trying something new. I like to call it taking a leap of faith. Trusting yourself and being well prepared becomes a necessity in achieving the outcome you have envisioned.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.

What sets me apart from others is my focused impatience. I am impatient in experimenting what I am trying to do and I try to apply everything possible into my craft but I am very focused about the details that are required to achieve the outcome of any project. My knowledge is encapsulated in the project in a very detail oriented and concentrated manner.

In my career the thing I am most excited about is collaborating with understanding and empathetic people. People who try to meet you in the middle. Collaborating with such individuals is essentially the most fulfilling experience. Having had a lot of exposure to different people I have come to the realisation that many individuals are talented but not humble enough to be able expand their knowledge and talents in their respective crafts which makes them difficult to work with and puts them a step behind in achieving their fullest potential. This is something I try to stay aware about myself as well in order to not let my ego prevent my growth and make life difficult for the people around me.

My journey towards filmmaking began with my passionate for photography since a very young age which in turn created a love for cinematography and documentary filmmaking. My love for lighting and capturing perfectly imperfect frames has remained constant.

In my professional journey I have learnt many lessons but the most essential ones I have learned along the way have been to be as humble and honest with yourself as possible and to share this honesty with others. If you are true to yourself it will become easier to become true to others and that is what works for me in life and helps me in telling the stories I want to share with the world.

I want the world to know that I am a creative individual who essentially has a love for capturing moments and telling stories. I am also a lover of animals and I truly believe they deserve the same amount of respect as any human being and we should constantly work on making this world a better place for them and for our fellow human beings as well. Our differences even if expanding across humans and different species on the planet should never give us the feeling of superiority or showcase us an opportunity to hurt or insult others.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my friend was visiting me I would take them to Laguna Beach and Big Bear Lake for a beautiful scenic drive and show them all the beautiful architectural marvels surrounding those areas. I would definitely take them to my favourite Indian restaurant Masala Bae and make them eat some delicious biryani. I would love to show them the variety of landscapes that surround my city and make them look at the phenomenal natural diversity and beauty of California.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The most important and encouraging people in my life have been my parents and my sister. They have always rooted for me in the toughest of projects and have believed in me throughout my life. Their unconditional love and endless support have encouraged me to grow and achieve my goals. They have inspired me to be resilient and understanding and they have lit up the path for me to walk on. I am privileged and grateful to have them in my life.

Website: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm13914695/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

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Youtube: https://youtube.com/@ridhibhalla?si=O8LEJi7Q5Lw7-NHZ

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