What If It Doesn't Work Out? | Divya Unny | TEDxBocconiUMumbai

Filmmaker, writer and actor Divya Unny reflects on a decade spent between newsrooms and film sets. Her talk covers her mother's sudden death, a magazine closing the night before her first shoot, and years of auditions that brought no answers. Rather than presenting a success story, she asks what happens when things do not work out as dreamed, and whether one can still feel at peace with the person one sees each morning.

• Ten years between journalism and filmmaking
• Dealing with the sudden death of a parent
• Setbacks, including a closed magazine and silent auditions
• Questions about self-acceptance when dreams do not materialise

Divya Unny is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and actor. In this talk, Divya traces the decade she spent between newsrooms and film sets marked by her mother's sudden death, a magazine shutting down the night before her first shoot and years of auditions met with silence instead of answers. Instead of a success story, she offers a harder question - what if it doesn't work out the way you dreamed and can you still love who you see the next morning? "Divya Unny is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and actor whose work spans independent films, branded storytelling, and advertising. Her films have been recognised at international festivals for their emotionally rich and visually compelling narratives. Her stories often uncover the extraordinary in everyday moments, encouraging audiences to look beyond the obvious. Her approach to storytelling would bring a creative and deeply human perspective to the stage." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx