The Strobe Light Series gives you a cinematic glimpse into the lives of our clients. Step into their world through these short, heartfelt films and learn about their interesting day jobs, their passions that range from Himalayan treks to upskilling and empowering youth. These stories celebrate who they are, not just what they do with their money.

SEASON 2

Season 2 Episode 10: If you thought all-women getaways never make it past the planning stage, think again. Meet our client, Kripa Poonacha of The Fit Oyster, who curates life-changing journeys for women to exotic destinations.

Season 2 Episode 9: In an age of screens, one woman is making childhood feel handmade again. Namitha Charles, founder of Mia’s Amigas, launched her business of handcrafted dolls in her 50s because she believes that these dolls help children to learn through play.

Season 2 Episode 8: Vieshaka Dutta is an award-winning diversity, equity and inclusion champion who has been striving to make workplaces happy and balanced. In her personal capacity too, she empowers individuals and believes that financial independence is the path to personal happiness.

Season 2 Episode 7: Sahana Munipella, our client, teen therapist and founder of Kreopl, tells parents that they should respond and not react, connect before their correct and understand that it is OK to fail. Watch the full interview for practical insights and advice.

Season 2 Episode 6: Lavanya and Gopal Rao inherited Akshaya Kshetram, a temple of love in Tirupati, that cares for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Discover the founders’ inspiring journey—a reminder of hope, compassion, and the good in the world.

Season 2 Episode 5: Shoba Narayan is an author, columnist, and award-winning journalist. From birding and textiles to food, culture and travel, she explores the “why” behind everything she writes about. Tune in to hear how she turns ideas into columns, essays, and best-selling books.

Season 2 Episode 4: Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear scrubs. And this is true of our client Dr Praveen KS, neurosurgeon and co-founder of Trustwell Hospital. The extremely humble doctor tells us how he finds the courage to stay strong for himself and his patients.

Season 2 Episode 3: You can hear the compassion in our client Chinthana Gopinath’s voice when she speaks about the Freedom Farmhouse—a place where lab-tested beagles are rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed. A well-known name in animal rescue, her story is deeply inspiring.

Season 2 Episode 2: A writer since eight, Samhita Arni published her first book at eleven, selling 60,000 copies in eight languages. Five books later, she shares with us her love for historical fiction, creative inspiration and how financial literacy shapes her relationships.

Season 2 Episode 1: Vatsala Shrivastava has always told other people’s stories. In this episode, she shares her own journey — from small-town dreams of journalism to a life-altering blast in Pakistan, and her shift toward telling deeper, more humane stories.

SEASON 1

Season 1 Episode 10: Meet Madhu Ramaswamy, chartered accountant by day and macro photography enthusiast by passion. We joined him for an outdoor shoot, looked at the world through a photographer’s eye, learnt about photographing objects up-close and how to click the perfect selfie.

Season 1 Episode 9: The founder of Nikaya Yoga and our client, Namrata Sudhindra, tells us that every day yoga is all about functional mobility. In this episode, she breaks down how breath work helps us and how functional mobility can transform our daily life. 

Season 1 Episode 8: Deepa Kannan, Allied Functional Medicine Practitioner and author, is just who you need to hear if you want a wellness reset. At a time when there’s so much conflicting information on health, Deepa simplifies what is required for holistic health.

Season 1 Episode 7: We fondly call our client Sindhoor Pangal the Dog Whisperer—because she understands dogs like few others do. As a canine behaviour consultant and Director of BHARCS, she helps pet parents build deeper, happier relationships with their pawsome companions.

Season 1 Episode 6: Namu Kini, co-founder of Kynkyny Art Gallery, vegan market founder, and healthy lifestyle influencer is a masterclass on how to manage time efficiently. Here, she lets us in on some of her tried and tested time management techniques and how she juggles multiple roles with grace.

Season 1 Episode 5: Join Ramaswamy Narayanan – CEO, mountaineer, author, and speaker—as he recounts his thrilling Himalayan treks. He shares how he planned the journeys, the adventures he encountered, and the humbling life lessons they left him with. Shot on location at Hutridurga, near Bengaluru.

Season 1 Episode 4: Meet Ramesh Swamy, Director of Unnati and our client.  Unnati helps young adults from lower economic backgrounds build skills and start careers soon after school. Swamy believes Unnati’s 35-day skills and values-based training can lift an entire generation out of poverty.

Season 1 Episode 3: From ornaments and towel holders to jewellery and lights, Karthik Vaidyanathan is reimagining the 200-year-old Channapatna craft. Founder and Principal Designer of Varnam Craft Collective, he shares how tradition found new purpose through thoughtful design intervention and contemporary expression.

Season 1 Episode 2: Narayan Manepally, one of the founders of Geist Brewing Co. in Bengaluru, can proudly claim to have added to the beer culture of the City. He takes us behind the scenes of craft beer-making and tells us how he champions planet-friendly brewing practices.

Season 1 Episode 1: Abhijita Kulshreshta, Director and Senior Astro-gemologist at Gemstoneuniverse, shares thoughtful insights on gems and astrology— it’s relevance in modern times, exploring life resets, top three challenges for which people seek her advice, and what this ancient science can and cannot do.

STEPS TO CHECK YOUR KYC STATUS:

  1. Visit www.cvlkra.com and click on KYC Inquiry
  2. Enter your 10-digit PAN and Captcha and click on Submit
  3. Your KYC Status will be displayed as ‘KYC Validated / KYC Registered / KYC On-Hold’

WHAT DOES EACH KYC STATUS IMPLY?

  • KYC VALIDATED
  • Relax! You have to do nothing at all!
  • Over 73% of investors are KYC Validated, you too are one of them.
  • You can do any transaction in any mutual fund, anytime.
  • KYC REGISTERED
  • You can continue making transactions (like Purchases, Redemptions, Switches, SIPs, etc.) in all your existing Mutual Fund investments
    without any hassle.
  • Only if you want to invest in a mutual fund where you don’t have any investment already, you will have to do your KYC once again.
  • You can get your KYC status changed to ‘KYC Validated’ by doing the KYC Update/ KYC Modification process using PAN and Aadhaar from
    XML, Digi-locker or M-Aadhaar.
  • The process to do this is simple, available on all Mutual Fund/RTA websites and takes few minutes to complete.
  • Once your KYC status changes to Validated you can invest in any Mutual Fund of your choice without any requirement of re-KYC.
  • KYC ON-HOLD/REJECTED
  • The KYC status on the Mutual Fund /RTA website, will show the reason for ‘KYC On-Hold’/Rejected status; it could be: Mobile or Email not
    validated / PAN is not linked with Aadhaar / Deficiency in the KYC documents, etc.
  • You simply have to remediate the reason for KYC On-Hold/Rejected by following the steps given on the Mutual Fund Website. Once your
    KYC status changes to Registered/Validated you will be all set to start transacting, as per the KYC status.
  • The steps to resolve any KYC issues are easy and can be done from the comfort of your home. In case of any difficulties, feel free to contact
    your intermediaries or KRAs office/ helpline (available on their website) for further assistance.

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