The 22nd Masti episode features my friend Krutika Surve, who is a writer and a performer! Krutika & I dive into her creative thought process, writing vs performing, her culture in her work & the entertainment industry as a whole. Timestamps: 0:38 - Being a writer & creative process 6:50 - Character vs plot-driven writing 14:10 - Blending cultures as an Indian American in her work & Arranged Marriages 23:35 - Diversity/Representation in the entertainment industry 28:30 - Impacts of COVID-19 on the industry & hopeful change? 33:53 - Day in Krutika’s life 37:00 - Copyright issues & people stealing work 41:05 - Writing vs Performing 45:15 - Creative brainstorming & ideation 48:27 - Chicago vs LA vs NYC 57:00 - Dinner with any celeb & gold-digging Episode out on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Show the pod some love. Please like & review & subscribe to wherever you are viewing or listening to this! Artwork by Yamada. Jingle by Dphelion.