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In this deeply personal episode, Shanker Raman, an acclaimed filmmaker and cinematographer known for Gurgaon and Love Hostel, opens up like never before. From navigating a childhood where he felt like a misfit to discovering his voice as a filmmaker, Shanker reflects on the journey that shaped him.

There’s something about speaking to Shanker Raman that stays with you long after the conversation ends. He’s a man who doesn’t just tell stories, he carries them, deeply, like scars that shape who he is. In this conversation, Shanker speaks of the quiet pain that defined his younger years, the kind of pain that’s easy to hide yet impossible to forget. He talks about growing up feeling like a misfit and learning early that it was safer to keep parts of himself hidden.
But some wounds demand to be seen. Shanker shares how those experiences bled into his films, stories like Gurgaon, Harud and Love Hostel, where uncomfortable truths are laid bare. He speaks of his mother, her quiet strength, her independence, and the expectations that weighed heavy on his shoulders.

In this episode, Shanker shares:
His journey from cinematographer to acclaimed director
His mother’s silent rebellion, her independence, and how she shaped his worldview
Why he believes failure is an underrated experience and success is overrated
His candid thoughts on patriarchy, justice, and redemption — themes that dominate his films
The heartbreaking story of a friendship-turned-failure that still lingers with him
Why he believes true artists must “loosen their grip on the idea of ‘making it’”
His belief that art must expose uncomfortable truths — even when it's painful

This episode isn’t just about filmmaking. It’s about the courage it takes to tell the truth, even when it’s messy, even when it hurts.

Listen to this brutally honest conversation on Shanker Raman’s remarkable journey, not just as a filmmaker, but as a human being navigating his way through pain, failure, and redemption.

This episode is a must-watch for filmmakers, artists, and anyone seeking inspiration from a raw, honest conversation or you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsure of your place in the world, this conversation is for you.

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