In this episode, Vishal Punjabi, founder of The Wedding Filmer, takes us through his remarkable journey from working with Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan to becoming a pioneer in cinematic wedding filmmaking.

Vishal recounts the pivotal moments in his life including his deportation from India, challenges in Ghana, and the creation of his highly regarded wedding films. He delves into the intricacies of wedding emotions, cultural differences in marriages, and the hurdles of capturing high-profile weddings.

Additionally, Vishal reflects on personal struggles like a shelved film, a breakup, and his divorce, and shares his most valuable lesson from Shah Rukh Khan. This heartfelt conversation concludes with insights into his upcoming wedding and the lessons he's learned about love and destiny.\

00:00 The Beginning of a Career and Unexpected Deportation

01:47 The Wedding Filmer: From Concept to Reality

05:23 Challenges and Triumphs in Wedding Filmmaking

13:26 The Evolution of Indian Weddings

29:17 Love Stories and Modern Relationships

32:58 Changing Narratives of Love

33:40 Coping with Divorce While Filming Weddings

35:33 Struggles and Therapy

38:43 Marriage for the Wrong Reasons

40:09 Wedding Traditions and Customs

44:35 Choosing Clients and Filming Challenges

51:08 A Special Wedding Experience

54:33 Personal Love Story and Belief in Destiny

01:02:13 Lessons from Shah Rukh Khan

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