EPISODE 1 | The Eye Behind India’s Wildlife Stories| Sudhir Shivaram | Gold Class | RJ Mayuurra

Gold Class With Mayuurra - A Celebrity talk show, which is more of candid or filterless with whose and who of celebrities from south India walking into the show on a weekly basis and speaking frankly about their journey or career in the industry with the host Mayuurra Raghavendraa. Do you have anything to ask the celebrities? then comment below in the section. Host - Mayuurra Raghavendraa Venue - Arohy Studios Execution Team - Shreyas and Sameera Simha Edited by Arjun Kumar S From Corporate Boardrooms To The Heart Of The Wild! 🐅🌿 In this special episode of Gold Class, we bring you an inspiring conversation with one of India’s most celebrated wildlife photographers and storytellers — Sudhir Shivaram. A successful Engineering Director who chose to leave behind a comfortable corporate career to follow his true calling — the wild. What started as a passion for photography became a journey that inspired millions across the world. From waiting endlessly for that one perfect wildlife moment, capturing breathtaking stories of nature, experiencing the magic of forests, to becoming one of the most influential voices in Indian photography — Sudhir Shivaram shares his incredible journey behind the lens. In this episode, we discuss: 🐅 His transition from IT professional to full-time wildlife photographer 📸 The untold stories behind his iconic photographs 🌿 Life lessons learnt from the jungle 🦁 Close encounters with wildlife 🎯 The patience, discipline & mindset behind photography 🌎 Conservation, nature and the future of wildlife ❤️ Following passion over comfort This is not just a conversation about photography… It is a story about courage, dreams and listening to your inner calling. 0:00 - Introduction 2:49 - How Did Sudhir Shivaram Become a Wildlife Photographer? 6:05 - Sudhir Shivaram's First Cameras and Photography Gear 9:37 - When Did Sudhir Shivaram Start Teaching Photography? 13:54 - The First Photo That Made Sudhir Shivaram Feel Like a Wildlife Photographer 15:39 - Learning Photography with Limited Gear 17:41 - Work-Life Balance and Quitting a Corporate Job 24:26 - Life After Quitting the Job and Running Photography Workshops 29:40 - Becoming the First Indian to Live Stream on Facebook Live 34:01 - How Wildlife Photographers Make Money 42:58 - Why Many Indian Homes Avoid Predator Photos 45:18 - Other Ways Wildlife Photographers Earn Income 47:00 - Wildlife Photography Basics for Beginners 52:12 - Sudhir Shivaram Explains His Photography Course 59:30 - Mastering the Marketing of Your Skills 1:05:00 - AI, ChatGPT, Claude, Instagram and the Future of Content Creation 1:18:10 - Outro Watch the complete episode only on Gold Class ✨ #GoldClass #SudhirShivaram #WildlifePhotography #Photography #Wildlife #Nature #Podcast #KannadaPodcast #IndianWildlife #Inspiration #MayuurraRaghavendraa #Goldclasswithmayuurra #kannadapodcast #Rjmayuurra #urbankannadapodcast #trending