From Commandant to Creative: Kulpreet Yadav's Inspiring Journey
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From Commandant to Creative: Kulpreet Yadav's Inspiring Journey

Join Kiran Manral on this episode of Chasing Creativity as she sits down with Kulpreet Yadav, a former Commandant of the Indian Coast Guard turned writer, actor, and entrepreneur. Kulpreet shares his fascinating transition from a military career to the uncertain world of creativity, discussing his journey of writing his first book, the challenges he faced, and his eventual success with 15 published books, including the widely acclaimed 'Battle of Rezang La.' He also opens up about his foray into acting, co-founding startups, and his ongoing ventures in historical non-fiction and fiction genres. This inspiring conversation sheds light on the courage it takes to reinvent one's life and passions.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:56 Kulpreet Yadav's Journey from Defense to Writing
03:13 Early Writing Experiences and Challenges
07:44 Transition to Non-Fiction and Research Process
09:39 Battle of Rizangla: A Deep Dive
18:02 Exploring Historical Fiction and Future Projects
22:44 Venturing into Acting
28:46 Entrepreneurial Pursuits and Final Thoughts