Скачать или смотреть The NRI Mindset: Decoding Cinema, Consumerism & My Journey - The Scientist Filmmaker : BEDCAST EP3

I spent decades in cancer research before I gave it all up for filmmaking. In this episode of BedCast, I share the hard truths of being an NRI in America, what pushed me out of the rat race, and why I believe cinema is more than just “commercial” or “sellable.”

From crying in a theater discovering catharsis, to risking $100K on lenses, to questioning why people spend half their paycheck on a Laboubou doll—this is my journey, my philosophy, and my truth.

👉 Topics we cover:

Why I left cancer research for filmmaking

The loop of NRI life in America & consumerism trap

Teslas, and the false sense of “success”

Why family won’t root for you when you chase risky dreams

The brutal reality & loneliness of filmmaking

The myth of “commercial cinema”

Why I make films in America, not India

Legacy vs likes: what truly lasts