From Writing at Disney to Award-Winning Scripts: Inside Sambhav Khetarpal’s TV Journey | Ep 9

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00:00 — Precap
01:06 — Into the Podcast
02:57 — Beyond Writing: Skills That Help the Most
03:53 — How the Disney Star Break Changed His Journey
05:06 — Lessons from David Freeman (LA Experience)
06:03 — Writing Wagle Ki Duniya + Winning Moments
09:24 — Inspiration Behind Taboo Topics
10:45 — Trolls, Critics & Writer Recognition
13:46 — His Process Behind Versatile Writing
14:47 — Family’s Reaction to Choosing Writing Over MBA
16:32 — Do Ratings Still Matter Today?
17:38 — Helping New Talent + Tackling Harassment
20:56 — Pressure & Parental Expectations
21:52 — TV Writing vs Film Writing
25:44 — Writer Strikes, Jealousy & Insecurities
28:02 — Why Writers Need Financial Skills
29:56 — Was It Easier to Be a Writer Before or Now?
31:17 — Tips for Aspiring Writers
32:44 — Will AI Take Over Writing Jobs?
35:42 — Lessons from Sports Applied to Writing
38:22 — Outro

From his Disney Star breakthrough to winning two SWA Awards, Sambhav Khetarpal has built a writing career defined by creativity, courage, and consistency. Known for crafting shows like Wagle Ki Duniya, Mera Balam Thanedaar, Meet, Vidrohi, Baazi Ishq Ki, and Jiji Maa, his stories have shaped the face of Indian television.

In this conversation, we go beyond scripts and TRPs — exploring the truth behind TV writing, burnout, pressure, and what it takes to keep stories alive in a system driven by numbers. Sambhav opens up about his process, creative mindset, and the reality of being a writer in today’s entertainment industry.

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