Ep-07: Jack of all Trades ft. Rajeev Ravindranathan on UNSETTLING by Amrita Sukumar

The UNSETTLING Podcast

What do you do when you have a number of passions? Do you follow them all or choose the one that gives you the most happiness?
If you have to choose, then how will you do so?

Episode 07 is a conversation with Mr. Rajeev Ravindranathan who followed multiple passions and finally settled on the two things that he loves doing most. Running an advertising agency and acting. It was not an easy thing to finally focus on one aspect and put the rest of his interests on the backburner. But the time that we have is limited and there is just so much that we can do as humans.

This episode gives an insight into his life and his experiences and teaches us a valuable lesson, that luck comes to those who work hard for it. It is not a floating concept but rather a concrete reality for those who step up and take charge of their lives.

Rajeev Ravindranathan, is an actor, advertising agency owner, advertising professional, screenwriter, writer, director, producer, he brews his own beer, is a barbecue chef, and also makes organic deodorants at home.

You all must remember him from the movie 3 Idiots in which he portrayed a bully senior and English Vinglish, in which he played an adorable Tamilian trying to learn English.

He runs his own advertising agency called “People” which has celebrated its 11th anniversary recently.

Talking Points:

· How to prioritize when you have a diverse skillset

· People (his ad agency)- the journey so far

· Ad campaigns that he has handled

· Creative discontentment-how did he manage to get through it

· Anecdotes from your experiences

· Acting career

· Favourite role so far

· A day in his life

· Lessons learned from his experience