Viral Lakhia
Chemical engineer & filmmaker
From engineering to the director's chair
Lakhia discusses changing careers, learning film production, and the ideas behind his first film, Namaste.
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Taking a different route
Lakhia describes graduating in chemical engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, then leaving for Mumbai to pursue filmmaking. His account follows the decision to test a creative ambition before beginning the engineering career for which he had trained.
Making an independent film
The interview traces his experience in film production and the move toward making Namaste. He discusses the story's view of identity across generations, along with the practical work of seeking audiences, distribution and opportunities on the festival circuit.
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