How did you prepare yourself?

To be honest, I did nothing specific. I believe command over speech and pronunciation come naturally through reading and academic work. I have always been a documentary enthusiast — be it the Films Division shorts on Doordarshan, BBC programmes, or Carl Sagan’s legendary ‘Cosmos’, which I adored for its gripping narration. I would often mimic him, experimenting with delivery. Desmond Morris’s ‘The Human Sexes’ was another favourite.

 
Later, the internet gave me access to even more well-narrated documentaries. I admire Richard Dawkins too. Alongside, I freelanced for some media outlets. That also probably sharpened my diction and delivery subconsciously.

So you are largely self-taught…

 Learning has always been part of me. I regularly follow socio-political discussions, watch interviews, and remain an avid reader. I also launched ‘Insight Hunt’, a YouTube channel for infotainment narratives. The foray into films, however, was almost accidental — more consequence than intention. And perhaps that’s how it should be: evolve naturally.

How was it working on ‘The Sacred Jack’?

The script was in Malayalam, so I had to translate it entirely into English. Narration then came easily, as I already knew the flow of the story. I am glad that narration was made central to the documentary. It was a rewarding experience.