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Before editing became “cool” in India, Papa Ocus was already making money online through thumbnails, videos & internet content.In this episode of GMS, we sit down with Papa Ocus ( @PapaOcus ) — creator, storyteller & co-founder of  @aevytv   @aevyvideoschool  — to talk about the REAL rise of India’s video editing and creator industry. For a smooth journey of branding, check out:Grafix Mistri Show: https://youtube.com/@grafixmistriGuest:  @PapaOcus  | Co-founder of Aevy Video School & Aevy TV | Creator & Internet StorytellerFind our guest on social media: https://www.instagram.com/papaocusBecome a part of Mistri, aka the brand crafters community, where you get exclusive BTS from podcasts, workshop invites, opportunity drops & agency life updates.Broadcast Channel Link: https://ig.me/j/AbaZXdDQ7Nx-1FUm/In this episode of GMS, Papa Ocus reveals:How he started earning online as a teenagerThe early internet & CarryMinati eraWhy video editing has become a serious career in IndiaThe reality of creative careers & burnoutHow relationships shape ambition & growthBuilding Aevy Video School from scratchWhy most creators struggle with consistencyThe future of India’s creator economy📌 Timestamps: Refer to the chapters to quickly navigate to your favorite sections.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(01:45) Story Behind the Name “Papa Ocus”(05:01) Getting Married at a Young Age(10:14) Managing Marriage & Career(14:21) Business Lessons From Mumbai(22:06) From Design to Content Creation(37:55) AI Replacing Creative Jobs?(43:50) Who Will Survive the AI Era in 2030?(51:26) Getting Big Brand Projects(58:28) Instagram Reel Creation Process(01:03:03) How Their Agency Operates(01:07:01) How AevyTV Grew So Fast(01:10:08) Scaling as a Content Creator(01:18:57) Building the Right Creative Audience(01:23:06) Vision Behind Aevy Video School(01:34:39) Why Aevy Video School Stands Out(01:40:06) How Hooks Make Reels Viral(01:50:36) Why Artists Still Need Hooks(01:53:26) Psychology of Sound Design(02:01:01) Story Behind Meeting Varun Maya(02:05:55) Advice for Aspiring Creators(02:06:18) Outro👉 If you’re a creator, editor, freelancer, or someone trying to build on the internet — this episode will completely change how you look at creativity, career & content.❓ What’s your take: Is the creator economy creating more opportunities or more pressure? Drop your thoughts in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into branding, business, creativity & internet culture.🔗 Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistrishowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri/Twitter: https://twitter.com/grafixmistriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavitanejakkc/Are you looking to elevate your brand or need expert branding services?Get in touch with us today to start your branding journey!Behance: https://www.behance.net/grafixmistristudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri.studioWebsite: https://grafixmistri.studio/#PapaOcus #grafixmistri #videoediting #creator economy #aevyvideoschool #contentcreation #youtubeindia #editing #creatorbusiness #indiancreators

For a smooth journey of branding, check out:Grafix Mistri Show: https://www.youtube.com/@grafixmistriFind our guest on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamparitoshanandIn this episode of the Grafix Mistri Show, we sit down with Paritosh Anand— entrepreneur, creator, and founder of Wesmile Media — for a raw, honest, and deeply reflective conversation on curiosity, self-validation, content, faith, and living at full potential.This episode isn’t about hacks, trends, or chasing virality.It’s about why some people keep creating for 9+ years, why curiosity matters more than motivation, and why self-validation is the only validation that lasts.From being an introverted kid craving attention, to discovering filmmaking, to building content with 100M+ views, Paritosh breaks down the inner mindset that fuels long-term growth — without pretending to be calm, minimal, or “balanced” for the internet.🔥 In this episode, we openly talk about:• Why self-validation is more powerful than audience approval• Curiosity as the real driver behind consistency and growth• The pain of knowing your potential but not acting on it• Content creation beyond algorithms and virality• Why chasing “work-life balance” too early can limit growth• Living in flow state vs overthinking every decision• Faith, belief, and surrender in a creator’s journey• Why Mumbai works differently for creators and businesses• Responsibility, leadership, and building teams with intent• What Paritosh would tell his 17-year-old self todayParitosh also shares his personal journey — from experimenting with creativity in school, discovering filmmaking, dealing with failures, pressure, and self-doubt, to eventually finding peace in self-belief and creation.This episode is not meant to motivate you.It’s meant to make you reflect.🔗 Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistrishowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri/Twitter: https://twitter.com/grafixmistriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavitanejakkc/Looking to build a strong brand or need expert branding services?Get in touch with Grafix Mistri Studio.Behance: https://www.behance.net/grafixmistristudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri.studioWebsite: https://grafixmistri.studio/Mail: [email protected] thoughts on self-validation, content creation, curiosity, or living at full potential?Drop them in the comments — let’s talk.#GrafixMistriShow #paritoshanand #Podcast #CreatorMindset #ContentCreation #SelfValidation #CreativeJourney #EntrepreneurLife #IndianCreators #LongTermThinking #PersonalGrowth

For a smooth journey of branding, check out: Grafix Mistri Show: https://youtube.com/@grafixmistriFind our guest on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/posterjunky/Behance: https://www.behance.net/metalrajBecome a part of Mistri, aka the brand crafters community, where you get exclusive BTS from podcasts, workshop invites, opportunity drops & agency life updates.Broadcast Channel Link: https://ig.me/j/AbaZXdDQ7Nx-1FUm/In this episode of the Grafix Mistri Show, we dive into the journey of Raj Khatri, one of India’s most respected movie poster designers, who has worked on 180+ Bollywood films including Baahubali, Jodhaa Akbar, Nishabd, Jolly LLB 3, Housefull 5, Baaghi 4 and many more.From his childhood days of watching Chitrahaar and collecting VHS covers to building Poster Junky with 21k+ followers, Raj shares how passion turned into a career, the struggles of surviving in Bollywood’s creative industry, and why movie posters remain the most powerful first impression for films.He opens up about:– Designing campaigns for 180+ iconic films.– The rise of Poster Junky & building a design community.– Struggles with plagiarism, originality, and deadlines in Bollywood.– How AI is transforming poster design.– Lessons from 20+ years of artistic hustle & advice for beginners.📌 Timestamps: Refer to the chapters to quickly navigate to your favorite sections.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:55) Why Wasn’t Raj Khatri Active on Social Media Earlier?(04:43) Building a Team Through Social Media(05:49) What Is the Career Scope in Movie Posters?(06:58) Best Advice for Beginners(10:30) Should You Follow Trends or Stay Unique?(10:59) Talking About Artificial Intelligence(15:23) The Hidden Side of Movie Poster Work(18:24) Challenges Behind the Scenes(23:25) What Matters More: Fame or Skill?(25:09) Exposing Reaction Video Scams(27:16) The Power of Podcasts(28:34) How Raj Started His Poster Career(39:01) Learning Posters from Scratch(45:51) Raj’s First Job Experience(52:33) Entry into the Marching Ants Agency(56:47) Is There Scope in This Field?(58:56) Designing a Marketing Campaign for Posters(59:33) Three Ways Agencies Design Posters(01:06:10) Who Hires Movie Poster Designers?(01:06:45) The First Phase of Poster Work(01:10:39) Making Posters That Stand Out(01:14:13) What Is the Earning Potential in Poster Design?(01:15:00) Why Do Big Movie Projects Go to Agencies?(01:17:45) Understanding Key Art vs Posters(01:18:15) From Brief to Poster: Raj’s Process(01:22:24) The Importance of Typography(01:25:16) Number of Posters Designed by Raj Khatri(01:27:40) Dealing with Client Rejections(01:28:58) Baahubali Poster Design Insights(01:31:11) Proper Use of AI in Poster Making(01:38:36) Dhadak 2 & Saiyaara Poster Similarities(01:47:50) Agency Deliverables Explained(01:49:53) Poster Restrictions in Bollywood(01:55:39) Why Do People Stop Improving Their Skills?(02:01:44) Working on Hollywood Poster Projects(02:05:49) Raj’s Favorite Posters(02:08:19) Advice for Poster Designers(02:10:44) Future Plans of Raj Khatri(02:14:16) Thoughts on the Saiyaara Movie Poster(02:15:37) Outro🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into the world of branding, design, and creative journeys!🔗 Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistrishowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri/Twitter: https://twitter.com/grafixmistriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavitanejakkc/Are you looking to elevate your brand or need expert branding services?Get in touch with us today to start your branding journey!Behance: https://www.behance.net/grafixmistristudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri.studioWebsite: https://grafixmistri.studio/Mail: [email protected] questions about branding or freelancing? Drop them in the comments below, and let’s discuss!#grafixmistrishow #rajkhatri #posterjunky #bollywooddesign #graphicdesign #designpodcast

For a smooth journey of branding, check out: Grafix Mistri Show: https://youtube.com/@grafixmistriGuest: Vibhu Trivedi | Graphic Designer & Art Director | Worked with Nikon, Whirlpool, LG, Jeep, PVR, NPCIL, RBI, FICCI & G20 | Designed 100k+ creativesFind our guest on social media: https://www.instagram.com/designwithvibhuBecome a part of Mistri, aka the brand crafters community, where you get exclusive BTS from podcasts, workshop invites, opportunity drops & agency life updates.Broadcast Channel Link: https://ig.me/j/AbaZXdDQ7Nx-1FUm/In this episode of the Grafix Mistri Show, Vibhu Trivedi reveals:How he designed over 6,000 creatives for Nikon and established authority with major brands.The reality of freelancing vs. agency life and building multiple income streams.Why conceptual design beats templates & trends in the long run.His honest take on the hot debate: Are online courses really a scam?👉 If you’re a designer, freelancer, or creator, this episode will change how you think about money, clients, and creativity.❓ What’s your take: Are online courses a scam or an opportunity? Drop your thoughts in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into branding, design, and creative business.📌 Timestamps: Refer to the chapters to quickly navigate to your favorite sections.Chapters:(00:00) Promo(01:52) Intro & Welcome(02:37) Shaadi Story & Selling Courses on Wedding Day(06:14) Online Courses Scam & Industry Truth(09:51) Is Vibhu Trivedi also a scammer?(12:56) Motivation & Organic Reach(17:21) Journey Till Now(41:39) Why Vibhu Still Does a Job(43:30) How Vibhu Keeps Learning(44:36) Short Film in ₹3,000 with AI(47:37) Media Creatives for Big Clients & Agency Process(59:00) Lessons Learned from Job(01:08:06) Why Vibhu Didn’t Start His Own Agency(01:08:52) How Much Nikon Spends on Design(01:14:45) What Should a Brand Do Before Hiring an Agency/Designer(01:19:33) AI Ads for Whirlpool & Global Clients(01:23:13) Apple, Skills & Freelancing(01:27:56) Failures & Office Life(01:31:42) G20 Projects & Government Work Experience(01:36:53) Portfolio Presentation & Agency Workflow(01:47:32) Conceptual Work vs 30 Posts/Month(01:50:21) Can You Show Agency Work in Personal Portfolio?(01:55:23) Beginner Practice, Visualization & DMs(01:59:43) AI Talk, Energy & Content Creation(02:14:40) GST, Institutes vs Courses(02:18:41) Social Media vs Branding – Where’s the Money(02:21:11) 90 Days Reel Challenge & What’s Next(02:24:46) Concluding Thoughts & Outro🔗 Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistrishowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri/Twitter: https://twitter.com/grafixmistriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavitanejakkc/Are you looking to elevate your brand or need expert branding services?Get in touch with us today to start your branding journey!Behance: https://www.behance.net/grafixmistristudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri.studioWebsite: https://grafixmistri.studio/Mail: [email protected]#grafixmistrishow #vibhutrivedi #brandingpodcast #freelancejourney #designhustle #onlinecourses #grafixmistri

For a smooth journey of branding, check out: Grafix Mistri Show: https://youtube.com/@grafixmistriFind our guests on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashwin.kleemInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shilpa.ashwinIn this episode of the Grafix Mistri Show, we uncover the real story behind Mahavatar Narsimha. This devotional animated film shook Indian cinema like Baahubali, Salaar, and Kantara did for live-action.Director Ashwin Kumar and Producer Shilpaa Dhawan reveal how a small self-funded passion project transformed into a Netflix-trending phenomenon, powered not by big studios — but by belief, persistence, and audience devotion.Just like Prashanth Neel (Salaar, KGF) and Rishab Shetty (Kantara), Ashwin walked away from industry norms to build something original — not with action or violence, but with spiritual storytelling and divine conviction.🔥 In this episode, they openly talk about:• Leaving secure Bollywood VFX careers to pursue an unapologetically devotional vision• Funding the film to the last rupee — and borrowing from family when everything ran out• Protecting the purity of shastras, even considering Sanskrit for voiceovers instead of modern dialogue• How theatres turned into temples — with audiences performing aarti during shows• Breaking the “animation is for kids” stigma by delivering mass-style heroism, blood, and scale• Why Mahavatar Narsimha may be the turning point for India’s indigenous animation industryThis is not just a filmmaking conversation — it’s about how faith, conviction, and craft can ignite a cultural shift.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into film, animation, and creator journeys!🔗 Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistrishowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri/Twitter: https://twitter.com/grafixmistriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavitanejakkc/Are you looking to elevate your brand or need expert branding services? Get in touch with us today to start your branding journey!Behance: https://www.behance.net/grafixmistristudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri.studioWebsite: https://grafixmistri.studio/Mail: [email protected] questions about filmmaking, animation, or spiritual cinema? Drop them in the comments — let’s talk!#MahavatarNarsimha #AshwinKumar #ShilpaaDhawan #NetflixIndia #Baahubali #Salaar #Kantara #IndianAnimation #SpiritualCinema #IndianCinema #FilmmakingPodcast #AnimationIndustry #grafixmistrishow #grafixmistri #podcast