We invited Aishwarya Shankar – Managing Partner at Darsh Productions for an Interview with Most popular stories.
Aishwarya Shankar is a model and finished her graduation in psychology at MS Ramaiah. She was titled as Femina Naturals True Beauty Stylista 2020, currently into Advertisements (TVC, Digital Ads, and Prints ) and started her professional career working as a managing partner at Darsh Productions which is Bengaluru based Advertising and event management firm.
1. How did you get involved in Modeling?
I was always passionate about Beauty pageants and acting since my childhood days.
Auditioned for several pageants and started getting better and better which each of them.
Groomed myself to fit into criteria.
2. How long have you been into modeling? From where did you get started?
It’s been 2.5years since I got into modeling. It all started with a Beauty Pageant for Miss Karnataka 2017. I did win that title but I was middle of my graduation so wanted to get done with that to take up modeling as a full time.
3. Are you working on any current projects?
I have been working for TVC and Print Advertisements. Auditioned for movies too
Again due to current situation taking it slow.
4. When and how did you got involved at Darsh Productions?
I started with Darsh Productions earlier this year. Always wanted to work for my own and something to do with innovations, creativity, and ideas. Being a model always worked on-screen but production gave me experience behind the screen.
Darsh and I are friends from a very long time and he definitely gave me a comfort zone to do things my way. And has always been a big support.
5. What difficulties which you have faced or you are facing?
Well, initially I was a beginner on Production related coordination activities, and also trying to promote our ideas, concepts, being competitive in the market, and securing contracts with clients.
And current covid-19 circumstances remaining competitive and delivering the best quality of works is the biggest challenge .
6. You were titled as Femina Naturals True Beauty Stylista 2020, tell me
about your experience?
It was definitely a wonderful experience that I would cherish my whole life. I had a lot of fun meeting new people and getting along with them. It was 360 Degree mentoring on all aspects. I loved each and every moment of the Femina journey.
7. We heard that you worked as a fundraiser for Smile NGO Bangalore and
IDL foundational, tell me about your experience?
I got associated with the Keto fundraiser. They had a couple of social initiatives and then I came across toilets in rural parts of Karnataka and education of girl child which got me interested then I started my journey as a fundraiser with Smile and IDL.
It was a really nice experience spreading awareness among people and getting all of them to join hands with me in this social initiative. Personally I loved the satisfaction I got in doing something “which is giving back to the society” and also look forward to keeping this going.
8. How many hours a day do you work on average & can you
describe/outline your typical day?
I start my day early and our industry has no time frame. We work round the clock and main aim is to finish the works on time.
In a week I make sure I give most of my time to Production and then to my modeling career too.
9. In your opinion what are the keys to success?
Keys to success are definitely Dedication, consistency, focus, hard work and most importantly keeping yourself motivated and facing all the challenges that come on the way.
I always love to punctual and I respect my time and others time.
10. Any message you want to give to our audience?
Well, support each other and grow together. Do something your passionate about with 100% dedication and everything will fall in its place on its own.
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