Asian Star- Ojaswwee Sharma

Native Village/Country
I was born at New Delhi, India
However, I was raised both at New Delhi and Chandigarh, Union Territory,
India.
Your Early Education
I began studying at Cambridge School, New Delhi and subsequently at DAV
Sector 8 Panchkula/Chandigarh on shifting from Delhi.
I later graduated in Computer Sciences Engineering from Chitkara
University, Himachal Pradesh followed by Post graduate in Business
Administration from Chitkara University and Mass Communication from
Panjab University, Chandigarh.
I also hold certifications in Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds,
emerging technologies, and global audiences from University of New South
Wales, Sydney
Digital Journalism from Reuters; and Film Appreciation from FTII, Pune
Your career advancement initiatives, volunteer work and present
occupation
I make films for a living. I love storytelling, and I believe film-making of
any genre and language, is the most advanced version of storytelling which
combines storytelling through collaborating video, audio, and writing. It is
a marriage of art, science and commerce.
I have volunteered much with NGOs in community storytelling and helping
non-profits with an active voice through campaigns
Your Regret in Life
Plenty of them. I learn from them and then grow out from them.
Pick Any One of the Best Achievements
Receiving Best National Documentary 2022 Award from Films Division,
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
Any Comments on Modern Culture
We are losing out longevity of happiness and contentment which hard work
provides. Technology and the internet is making people nuclear more than

connecting, is what I feel. People are losing out on motivation and social
skills. Nonetheless, this brings an opportunity for us to work and achieve
our personal and professional goals.
What Brought You Success?
Persistence, will power, discipline and the ability to take calculated risks.
Are You Willing to Help Upcoming Professionals and How?
Yes. I volunteer to impart the knowledge, soft skills and tricks of trade.
Your Message for Canadians of Asian Origin
We have been brought up and built on core human, family and societal
values that come much from our home and education, before we grow out
of the shadows of our families and motherland. This is our strength which
must be worked upon as much along with instilling the value of self-worth,
before we contribute to the nation and community development in any part
of the world. I staunchly believe that positivity is the gateway to prosperity.