An independent filmmaker with over a decade of experience working directly with international organizations from a wide variety of industries, broadcast television, corporate sectors, record labels and artists. I write, shoot, direct and edit. I am a graduate of theatre arts but I am very much passionate about making films. Theatre also holds a huge piece of my heart, so I love spending my time either on a set, or on a stage. Visual storytelling is my passion through which I create engaging cinematic content that arouse your senses and hopefully convey a feeling of awe. I have produced number of festival screened short films, music videos, documentaries and ad films. Over the last couple of years my work reached millions of people worldwide motivating me to continue my journey as a Writer, Actor, Director, Cinematographer, Sound Designer, Music Composer, VJ and Post Producer. My studios are built with eco-conscious materials in an ecovillage farms located on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India.

I am interested to make thought provoking cinema. films which is highly visual, grand, epic, cinematic style, with unconventional narrative structures breaking form, blending reality and imagination, fantasy, dreams, scientific, philosophical, metaphysical and humanistic ideas. What I make reflects my experiences in life, my emotions, my feelings about certain things, my stories and of course, the many worlds that reside in my imagination. So when I say "I make films" it just means that I am manifesting bits and pieces of me in a motion and the rest of the time I spend making music. What I write is simply an overflow of interactions I have with the brokenness of the human condition. Some of it comes in dreams, other times it emerges from seasons of sorrow, humiliation, warfare, joy and pain. What I make reflects my experiences in life, my emotions, my feelings about certain things, my stories and of course, the many worlds that reside in my imagination.

I believe in the connectedness of all things and the power of tapping into that energy to transform and heal people using powerful visuals, sound and light. I endeavor to create something that speaks to my audience on a subliminal level and transcends their minds. I use film, video, music, live visuals, photography, digital painting, theatrical performance, projection and immersive audio-visual installation as mediums for self-expression. Much of my work takes place at psychedelic and transformational festivals, conscious dance events, clubs, festivals, gigs, fields, tunnels. music and art festivals or where ever presents an interesting opportunity to pursue my vision and make a positive difference. I am Inspired by the spiritual/inner realms, sacred geometry and the interlaced reality of nature. I strive for balance and symmetry in my art. I work from my conscious and subconscious imagery, altered states of consciousness, dreams and nightmares, darkness and light, and all in between.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I WANT TO TRAVEL ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND COLLECT UNIQUE STORIES!

Travelling for me has been the one source of learning about life, and the elements that make things happen. It's a way for me to connect with travelers of all ages from diverse background and cultures. Nothing beats exchanging travel stories with someone who knows the place and the context of the story. I am always eager to learn something new. I've been always wondering about the world and people from different cultures. I love to go on nature trails. I also enjoy those fascinating views along the way. I always carry my camera along wherever I am travelling. I capture photographs, sounds, videos and collect stories to share with the world. If there's one hobby I can be truly proud of, it would have to be travelling. As a surfer or a host, I have had the exquisite pleasure of meeting complete strangers, staying in local homes instead of hotels or hostels, and helping out fellow travelers in need. I don't use your place as free hostel, keep myself tidy and I do understand that my host does have a life. I do not seek more than what is offered and I would always love to give something in return to appreciate my host. Couchsurfing is the best way to allow human trust to seep in while in a new space, allowing more dialogue with a new country, and its people.

Interests

Art, Music, History, Cinema, Spirituality, Self Help, Meditation, Space science, Ethnography, Shamanism, Hippie Culture, Metaphysics, Blogging, Taking Pictures, Filming, Telling Stories, Traveling & Exploration, Backpacking, Free Jamm, Ethnomusicology, Coffee and Brainstorming sessions with like minded artists and spreading JOY!

• wildlife
• arts
• performing arts
• music festivals
• animal welfare
• traveling
• music
• anthropology
• ecotourism
• adventure travel
• cultural immersion
• filmmaking
• adventure
• wilderness
• spirituality
• naturism
• permaculture
• community living
• theatre
• healing
• organic gardening
• cultural anthropology
• wild camping
• naturist
• psychedelics
• aromatherapy
• tribes
• sustainable living
• organic farming
• ethnography
• energy healing
• sound healing
• off grid living
• transcendental meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy all kinds of music. I am big fan of PINK FLOYD. I also listen to lot of psychedelic trance music. I produce music as well.

I love watching all kind of films mostly from world cinema. My favorite filmmakers are Christopher Nolan, Peter Jackson, James Cameron, Ridley Scott, Alex Proyas and Stanley Kubrick.

I am not much of reader, though I have this interest of collecting books. I have lots of books on different topics such as Spirituality, Travelling, Exploration, Photography, Time Travel, Esoteric Spiritual Practices.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Met with complete strangers and made long lasting relationship with them during Nepal earthquakes in 2015. Its a long story, Can't describe in words. Take a look at this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2yEOQSKGAg

Further reading:
https://jayrajsinhchavda.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/universal-religion-hippie-refugee-camp-nepal/

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH:
Various aspect of Filmmaking, Spiritual Practices, Meditation, Chakra Balancing, Sound Healing, Energy Healing, Lot of travel Tips, how to earn money on the move, where to look for what etc. I am a great listener and I've been recently helping people to solve their emotional problems. lately it's been so many strangers opening themselves up to me and weeping about their sadness. The only help I 've been able to do is to listen and get them temporarily out of their mind and share healing vibes.

LEARN:
I am on my path of spiritual journey and self-discovery and would love to learn anything about meditation, energy healing, chakra balancing, other spiritual practices and the list could be forever.. World is full of beautiful things and there's so much I want to learn about! I would like to try new things and learn anything that is accessible. I hope to never stop learning.

SHARE:
Positive energy: I have a lot of it and sometime i was able to make people around me feel positive as well. I am a happy person and I make sure that everyone near.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share an amazing amount of stories, and experiences from the crazy number and sheer diversity of travels I've done. I love creating together so I hope to create pictures, videos, films or art together in newer spaces across the world, and really indulge in open sharing of space, time, creativity and trust.

Countries I’ve Visited

Nepal, Sri Lanka

Countries I’ve Lived In

India