NATURAL STORYTELLER

Vijay Bedi, along with his brother, is the third generation in his family to take up wildlife photography and filmmaking. The youngest Asian to win the Green Oscar, Bedi's documentary, The Secret Life of Frogs, was nominated for an Emmy in 2019. In a candid chat with ROOPLEKHA DAS, Bedi shares the impact of visual storytelling and how it drives conservation efforts and policy changes.

- ROOPLEKHA DAS

Vijay Bedi

WILDLIFE FILMMAKER & PHOTOGRAPHER

What according to you is the best thing about being in the wild?

Being in the wild is a profound learning experience—it humbles you, reminding you of your vulnerability and the need to follow nature’s rules. It’s both exhilarating and scary, as anything can happen. I remember a time when we were photographing snow leopards in the freezing cold, waiting for that perfect shot. The moment the sun vanished behind the mountain, the temperature plummeted. We narrowly escaped frostbite and sunburn. Nature’s unpredictability always keeps you on your toes, pushing your limits to capture those fleeting moments.