Celebrity photographer Avinash Gowariker recently reminisced his first shoot with Aamir Khan for Baazi. He also recalled how he was introduced to Salman Khan by Karisma Kapoor.
First Shoot with Aamir Khan
In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Avinash Gowariker shared his experience of working on his first shoot for Baazi with Aamir Khan. At the time, he was an assistant director aspiring to be a photographer. He mentioned how Aamir, with the support of Ashutosh Gowariker, gave him an opportunity that many might not have received, allowing him to capture the moment with Aamir.
Introduction to Salman Khan
Avinash Gowariker recalled that Aamir Khan agreed to give him a chance to shoot for a magazine. With no studio available, they decided to shoot on location in Mahabaleshwar while Aamir was working on Raja Hindustani. They captured pictures casually on the YC bridge on the Mumbai–Pune road, and surprisingly, the photos were published. This experience marked the beginning of Avinash’s career as a photographer.
Avinash Gowariker shared that he met Karisma Kapoor while she was shooting Raja Hindustani, and she introduced him to Salman Khan. He mentioned that once Salman Khan liked him, his career took off. Salman gave him numerous opportunities, leading to a successful working relationship that has greatly influenced his career.
Gratitude for Key Mentors
Avinash Gowariker credited Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Ashutosh Gowariker as the key figures who gave him significant opportunities early in his career. He described them as the “three pillars” that supported him, emphasizing that he considers himself lucky for having received such help. Reflecting on his journey, Avinash expressed gratitude for the timely opportunities and the ability to recognize them, acknowledging the crucial role these individuals played in his success.
Avinash Gowariker acknowledged that spotting opportunities is challenging and credited his success to his ability to recognize and seize them. He mentioned that while he worked hard to identify these chances, he remains grateful for the guidance and support from individuals like Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Ashutosh Gowariker, who provided him with key opportunities at crucial moments in his career. He humbly accepted his role in making the most of those chances.
