#153 Brides Have Told Me “I Don't Want to Get Married” with Vishal Punjabi

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices