Perspectives: Looking through a different lens | Hanna Khan, Vinay Mishra & Moses Koul | TEDxEMWS

22 Aug 2024 (25 days ago)

Early Career Paths and Inspirations

Vinay Mishra's journey as a journalist began with a modest website and led him to his current position at Bombay Times, a publication he admired since childhood. (00:00:25)
Moses Koul, an actor relatively new to the industry, views himself as an "accidental actor" who prioritizes flexibility and enjoyment in his career path.
Hanna Khan's career as a lifestyle and beauty influencer stemmed from her lifelong passion for fashion, encouraged by her family who recognized her potential.

Journalists must weigh both sides of a story and verify information before reporting it.
Beauty influencers have a responsibility to present realistic beauty standards and to be authentic with their audience.
She believes maintaining a professional distance from actors allows her to perform her job as an entertainment journalist effectively, even if it means not pursuing friendships with them.

While striving for authenticity in her content, Khan acknowledges the balance between sharing her life and maintaining boundaries, revealing that her content has become more genuine over time. (00:20:20)
Hana Khan believes in keeping some aspects of her life private, even from close friends and family, emphasizing the importance of personal reflection.

Vinay Mishra has decided to prioritize his job over having influence, recognizing the difficulty of balancing personal relationships with his professional life.
In collaborative artistic endeavors, individuals must be willing to surrender to a shared vision or the guidance of a designated leader.

To portray a character different from herself, Hanna Khan focuses on understanding and believing in the character's actions and beliefs, even if they contradict her own moral and ethical standpoint. (00:12:48)
Khan believes it is important to approach characters and stories with an open mind, especially when they involve experiences she has not personally had, and to avoid claiming expertise in areas where she lacks direct experience.