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Kalyan Varma

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Emmy-nominated wildlife filmmaker & photographer. Traveling with my camera for @disneynature @netflix & @bbc. Work for @naturein_focus and @ncf.india

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This just could be the most intimate look into the private lives of tigers ever filmed. Shot over 6 years, this has been the longest (no of days) I have ever worked on a single film. Do watch it today on Disney+. The accompanying film is a conservation and behind the scenes of the film. Although the second film shows very few people, it was filmed by an amazing crew comprised of both international and Indian filmmakers. Personally I have learnt a lot working directly with the amazing @mark_linfield on this. Making a conservation film is always hard and Rob and @alitones did a wonderful job. Kudos to the amazing Indian crew - @pooja__rathod @naturecandidproductions @vinaydatla01 @kala.bagh @digpalkarmawas @prashanthnayaka @prakashmatada @nithinsnature @munmundhalaria @salimali6062 by @kalyanvarma

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The last time I filmed the legendary black panther of Kabini. May 2022. Something about the way he looked back told me that would be our last meeting. by @kalyanvarma

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Releasing soon! 🙂 An honor to compose the music for Wild Tamil Nadu - An epic, spectacular documentary showcasing Tamil Nadu’s wild legacy. Inspired by Sangam literature from 1000s of years ago. From India’s only red sand desert to the deep blue depths of endless seas, embark on a breathtaking journey across the untamed realms of India’s southernmost state.A film by Nature inFocus. @varma.rohitProducer: Arathi Krishna @arathikrishnaDirector: Kalyan Varma. @kalyanvarmaNarrator: Arvind Swamy. @thearvindswamiOriginal Score: Ricky Kej. @rickykejProduced by the Sundram Fasteners Ltd, in association with Nature InFocus @naturein_focus by @kalyanvarma

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We’re thrilled to share that Wild Tamil Nadu has been nominated for the Sustainability Award at the Wildscreen Panda Awards 2026! 🐼✨It’s an honour to be recognised alongside so many incredible storytellers, filmmakers and creatives celebrating the natural world.A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to life - we couldn’t have done it without you 💚See you @wildscreenorg in Bath this October!A Sundram Fasteners limited production along with @naturein_focus #PandaAwards2026 #WSF26 #Wildscreen #Nominee by @kalyanvarma

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Award-winning wildlife filmmaker @kalyanvarma didn't actually shoot a single frame on his very first project. Instead, his job was simply carrying tripods. So, how does a camera assistant making zero shots eventually become one of India's leading wildlife filmmakers?Tune in to this candid conversation with Kalyan Varma on Some Like It Wild, as he shares behind-the-scenes stories of his early days, learning the craft from the legendary Alphonse Roy, and the crucial lessons he learned while working as a local fixer for foreign crews.In association with @dholesden#SomeLikeItWild #NatureInFocus #IndianPodcasts #PodcastReels #WildlifePodcast WildlifeFilmmaking Cinematography BehindTheScenes CameraAssistant WildlifeFilmmaker FilmmakersOfIndia by @kalyanvarma

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What 420 days spent in the forest looks like behind the scenes.Wildlife tracking is an exercise in extreme patience. When you are stuck in an uncomfortable safari Gypsy for hours waiting for a tiger to wake up, what do you do?For @kalyanvarma , it means breaking out an offline chess app—only to get absolutely wrecked by a @maisamayhoon (samayraima) bot in 5 moves! ♟️From joking with local drivers to journaling, Kalyan calculated that he has spent nearly a year and a half of his life just waiting inside Ranthambore National Park.🎧 Catch the full, unfiltered conversation on the 'Some Like It Wild' Podcast on YouTube!🤝 In association with @dholesden#Ranthambore #TigerTracking #BehindTheScenes #WildlifePhotography #IndianWildlife SamayRaina ChessMemes WildLifeFilmmaking NaturePodcast PodcastIndia RanthamboreNationalPark SomeLikeItWild by @kalyanvarma

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Filmmaker @kalyanvarma discusses the common clichés Western filmmakers use when telling Indian stories. From ignoring the modern skyline of Bangalore’s MG Road to the scientific myth of why Peacocks dance it’s time we look at India through a more accurate lens.🦚 Did you know Peacocks dance because of their breeding cycle, which starts in the summer, and not just because it’s raining? 🌧️❌🎙️ Catch the full unfiltered conversation on the **Some Like It Wild Podcast**. Link in bio! 🔗#SomeLikeItWild #KalyanVerma #WildlifeFilmmaking #ModernIndia #Stereotypes Peacock Bangalore Storytelling IndiaRealStory DocumentaryFilming MythBusters Varanasi by @kalyanvarma

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The Invisible Predator you can see, but a deer can’t. 🐅🤯#TigerCamouflage #AnimalVision #WildlifeScienceEver wondered about the evolution of a tiger’s color? We think they stand out, but in the animal kingdom, they are masters of stealth.Wildlife expert @kalyanvarma explains the science of dichromatic vision. Because deer lack the photopigments to see the color orange, a Bengal Tiger looks exactly like the green grass of the Indian Jungle.This is the predator-prey secret behind their hunting success.Full Episode Link in Bio!Tiger, Bengal Tiger, Camouflage, Animal Vision, Evolutionary Biology, Wildlife Filmmaking, Netflix, David Attenborough, Life in Color, Why are tigers orange, Deer vision, Dichromacy, Predator and Prey, Stealth, Hunting, Indian Wildlife, Natural Selection, Zoology, Science of Nature.How do deer see tigers, can animals see color, why aren't tigers green, Kalyan Verma interview, Some Like It Wild podcast clips, tiger hunting strategy, how camouflage works in the wild, secret life of tigers, science of animal sight.Tiger, Tiger, Camouflage, Animal Vision, Evolutionary Biology, Wildlife Filmmaking, Netflix, David Attenborough, Life in Color, Why are tigers orange, Deer vision, Dichromacy, Predator and Prey, Stealth, Hunting, Indian Wildlife, Natural Selection, Zoology, Science of Nature. by @kalyanvarma

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Meet @kalyanvarma, one of the jurors of DJMPC 2026.An Emmy-nominated wildlife filmmaker, photographer, and conservation storyteller, Kalyan has worked on acclaimed productions for BBC, National Geographic, Disney, and Netflix. Through powerful visual narratives, he has inspired millions to appreciate and protect the natural world.As part of the DJMPC 2026 Jury Panel, he brings decades of experience in wildlife storytelling, conservation, and visual excellence to the judging process.#DJMPC2026 #DJMPC #KalyanVarma by @kalyanvarma

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Do you think animals can recognise you? Watch along as wildlife filmmaker Kalyan Varma talks about his experience with tigers of Ranthambore and how he feels the connection. Have you ever felt something similar? Let us know in the comments below. by @kalyanvarma

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The unfiltered story behind Kalyan Varma's first big photography awards. Watch the complete podcast for more such stories on our YouTube channel by @kalyanvarma

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Alot of us know Kalyan Varma as a wildlife filmmaker and photographer.But did you know that he was also a....hacker?Watch along as he shares his journey in cybersecurity and all the interesting experiences he had before stepping into the world of wildlife.🎙️ Full episode on YouTube.#KalyanVarma #WildlifeFilmmaker #WildlifePhotography #Conservation #NaturePhotography PodcastClip SomeLikeItWild Storytelling CyberSecurity EthicalHacking by @kalyanvarma

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