Mumbai: With another weekend upon us, it is time to unwind with the latest Q&A edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind — a series of informal chats that peek into the minds of corporate executives through a fun lens in an attempt to get to know the person behind the title a little better.
In this week’s session, we have BYJU's senior director of film crew, Bhupinder Pal Singh Raina, opening up the windows to his thoughts.
Bangalore-based filmmaker, actor, and tutor Bhupinder leads the direction pod at BYJU’S and is involved in setting production processes and quality benchmarks when a new product is conceived. He also tutors teachers, actors, and directors in the art of using film as a medium to better educate.
Having graduated from an Australian university-affiliated film school in 2010, Bhupinder took up an acting course with The Actor's Truth in Mumbai in 2018. He has been a part of a variety of audio-visuals, ranging from corporate to educational films to feature films like 777 Charlie, Sarvasva, and commercials with multiple brands.
So without further ado, here it goes…
- Your mantra for life
Don't count the days. Make the day count.
- A book you are currently reading / plan to read
I am currently reading "Ride of a Lifetime," a memoir by the ex-CEO of Disney, Bob Iger. I highly recommend it to anybody who's in the creative business field.
- Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic
Theatre training and playing cricket twice a week kept me active and occupied throughout the pandemic.
- Your comfort food
I enjoy a variety of foods. I just feel blessed to find edible food when I need it.
- When the chips are down a quote/ philosophy that keeps you going
I firmly believe in the famous Hindi saying, "neki kar, dariya mein daal," which loosely translates to doing everything with a good heart and expecting nothing in return.
- Your guilty pleasure
I've had a sweet tooth since forever, so much so that I am genuinely worried about my health now.
- When was the last time you tried something new?
I have recently learnt to swim, well, float to be honest, from a teammate at BYJU’S.
- A life lesson you learnt the hard way
Being nice is cool, being naive isn't.
- What gets you excited about life?
The prospect of new experiences gets me excited. Like learning something new, meeting new people, hearing a good story and many more such things.
- What’s on top of your bucket list?
I am a simple-minded man who likes to live in the moment, so I haven't really set any goals for the future.
- If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?
I wish I had learnt how finance and investment work early in my life, so I'd not have to worry about survival. I am convinced that one can truly start living only when your key motivation is not money.
- One thing you would most like to change about the world
Aahh... There are way too many things. I am glad I am able to contribute to one of those actively through my work at BYJU’S, by enabling better education for the next generation.
- An activity that keeps you motivated / charged during tough times
I wouldn't know how to define "tough times." I guess I'll just give my best without really worrying about the circumstances or consequences. That has really helped keep things calm inside.
- What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?
Kindness Somehow, spotting even the smallest acts of kindness around me has always managed to refill my cup of positivity.
- Your go-to stress buster
My cricket sessions and an engaging movie or series do the job.
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