“What are your defining characteristics as a person?”
I would like to say that there are no set of qualities and
characteristics that can define me, that I am vast and I am deep. But I suppose
I’m just being idealistic. I tend to lose myself in a kind of romanticized
idealism because of my love for books and films, often seeking something
profound and meaningful in my otherwise mundane and monotonous life. Unable to
find that common ground between fiction and reality, a lot of myself is stuck
inside my head. But I always try to stay harmonized with my surroundings and go
with the flow, avoiding conflict. And pursuing animation has given me a chance
to express and channelize all these ideas and ideals.
“What is your background and lineage?”
I’m from India and I take immense pride in our diverse
heritage and vibrant culture. Brought up by my grandparents, I grew up in an
incredibly affectionate, supportive and secure environment. They instilled in
me important moral values and a respect for those around me. They always
encouraged me to carve an identity of my own, never imposing any beliefs. Always
motivating me to form my own opinions and ideas.
“What are you standing on?”
I’m young and naïve; and it is still a world of endless
possibilities, not to mention uncertainties. So, I’m standing on pretty
unpredictable grounds. My world is in a constant state of change and evolution.
Nothing is set in stone. Thousands of miles away from home, I’m headed wherever
my dreams and aspirations take me. Resilience and resolve are of utmost
importance.
“What prejudices come with these traits that effect and
filter what you perceive through your point of view?”
Because I’m such an idealist, I can be very critical of
mainstream media. I’m always quick to
point out things that seems pretentious or shallow and get easily ticked off by
content that is even vaguely ignorant or disrespectful towards different kinds
of people, although if need be I do make exceptions. I mostly try to
consume media and literature that is deep, meaningful and unique, yet beautifully
oddly familiar. Media and literature that fill me with nostalgia for
experiences I’ve never had.
