Hi friends,
I’m Eshwarprasad, founder of EP Ka Meter Films, and today I want to share something very close to my heart — the real struggles a content creator faces at the initial stage, especially when your family doesn’t understand what you’re doing or why you’re doing it.
My Beginning — From School Stage to Filmmaking Vision
I still remember…
At the age of 17, I was that kid who always wanted to be on stage. Whether it was a school drama, Tyrion drama, or Marathwada Freedom Day speech about Nizam to Maharashtra culture day, I was there — confident, expressive, and passionate.
My village is in District Latur.
I used to participate in school programs and give speeches like “Til Gul Gya, God God Bola” during cultural festivals. Those moments shaped me, they made me realize how much I loved expressing thoughts through stories and words.
But as I grew older, I began to see the real world beyond those school stages — a world that wasn’t always kind, fair, or encouraging.
The Harsh Reality of Village Life
To be honest, I never had a stable life.
I belong to a small village that still suffers from caste partiality — a kind of mental war that divides people silently.
As a creator, I never wanted that environment around me. I always believed creativity needs freedom, not division. But when your surroundings are filled with negativity, it takes a lot of emotional strength to protect your dreams.
And somewhere between those struggles, I realized another truth —
I never had a true friend in my life. Most were use and throw types — here for their benefit, gone when you needed them the most.
That loneliness became my teacher. It made me self-reliant, strong, and more focused on my art. Because when you have no one to rely on, your passion becomes your only companion.
When Family Doesn’t Understand Your Vision
When you belong to a middle-class Indian family, the biggest challenge isn’t competition outside — it’s convincing your family inside the house.
If your parents are literate, educated, and open-minded, you’ll face fewer problems. They might not fully understand your field, but they’ll at least support you emotionally.
But if your parents aren’t aware of modern content creation — filmmaking, YouTube, editing, podcasting — you’ll face daily struggles.
You’ll have to learn, earn, and then teach them what exactly you’re doing.
Because the truth is —
“When parents don’t understand something, they reject it. Not because they hate it, but because they fear it.”
The Pain of Rejection at Home
Sometimes, a content creator just needs a small push — a little appreciation, a word of trust, a smile that says, “Yes, you’re doing great.”
But instead, we often get words like:
“Yeh kya kar raha hai poora din phone pe?” “Kuch paisa milta hai kya?” “Job kar le, yeh sab timepass hai.”
Those words hit deep. They make you question your worth.
But trust me, every creator has been through this phase. That’s the moment where you either give up or stand stronger.
What Families Should Understand
Dear families,
If your son or daughter is a content creator, filmmaker, or artist — please understand one thing:
Every artist starts alone, confused, and broke — but with faith and support, they create magic.
In the beginning, they might not earn money, but they are building something bigger — a brand, a skill, a voice, a vision.
They are learning how to make an impact — through storytelling, music, or visuals.
So instead of asking “When will you earn?”, ask “How can I support you?”
That one question can change their entire life.
A Creator’s Responsibility Too
We creators also have a responsibility.
If your family doesn’t understand, don’t fight them — educate them.
Show them your work.
Show them examples of successful creators.
Explain your plan.
When they see your passion with purpose, slowly their mindset changes.
And when they finally see your results — your first film, your first YouTube video, your first earning — their eyes will fill with pride. That’s the moment you live for.
At EP Ka Meter Films — Our Mission
At EP Ka Meter Films, we always support strugglers by guiding and motivating all filmmakers, dreamers, and creators who come from small towns with big dreams.
We believe every creator deserves a chance — no matter where they come from or what their background is.
Because creativity has no caste, no boundary, and no limit — it’s born from pure emotion and vision.
If you believe in stories, struggles, and real human emotions,
👉 Subscribe to EP Ka Meter Films on YouTube and join our journey.
Final Words — From Eshwarprasad
If you’re reading this and going through the same struggles, remember:
You are not alone.
Stay patient, keep learning, keep creating, and most importantly — never lose respect for your family.
They might not understand you today, but one day they’ll proudly say,
“Mera beta filmmaker hai. Mera beta creator hai.”
That’s your real victory.
That’s your moment.
Written by:
🎬 Eshwarprasad
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