Bollywood vs Hollywood! The Future of Movies, AI & Storytelling

About this episode

Filmmaker Manhar Seth shares his journey from engineering dropout to global filmmaker, discussing the film industry and the power of creativity and persistence.

From Engineering Dropout to Global Filmmaker | Manhar Seth on Shah Rukh Khan, Hollywood, BAFTA & Unyielding Faith What does it take to leave engineering after just 3 weeks and build a career in filmmaking, acting, and global cinema? In this powerful episode of Trending Daddy Podcast, filmmaker, actor, and BAFTA Fellow Manhar Seth shares his incredible journey from Chandigarh to Mumbai, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and international film festivals. He talks about: Leaving engineering and following creativity Working with Shah Rukh Khan on Jawan Behind-the-scenes stories from Made in Heaven Film school vs real-world filmmaking Hollywood vs Bollywood Auditioning in the digital age Nepotism in the film industry Global opportunities for Indian actors Persistence, patience, and success The power of faith, gratitude, and purpose This conversation is filled with filmmaking insights, acting advice, career lessons, and life philosophies for aspiring actors, creators, filmmakers, storytellers, and dreamers.Whether you're trying to break into cinema, build a creative career, or simply need motivation to trust your journey, this episode is for you.

People in this episode

Host: Trending Diary

Guest: Manhar Seth

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• acting
• Bollywood
• Hollywood
• career development
• creativity
• storytelling

Keywords

• filmmaking
• acting
• Bollywood
• Hollywood
• career lessons
• nepotism
• digital age
• global cinema
• persistence
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BAFTA

Places: Chandigarh, Mumbai, Atlanta, Los Angeles

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