The Wedding Professionals Podcast Episode 16 - Tracing Tejinder Singh's Nostalgic Journey: From Immigrant to Media Industry Maven

The Wedding Professionals Podcast

Say hello to Tejinder Singh, our esteemed guest in this enthralling episode, as we traverse the path of his life since immigrating to the UK in 1985, and his journey through the media industry. Tejinder opens up about his early days of working arduous jobs like offloading lorries and punching data into systems, before switching lanes to programming. Brace for a hard-hitting discussion as he shares his experience of racial abuse, shedding light on the tribulations faced by immigrants and the persistent struggles they overcome.
Immerse yourself in a nostalgic journey as Tejinder elucidates on the evolution of wedding photography and videography. Remember the 90s when weddings were smaller and community music was the norm? Tejinder's personal wedding story paints a vivid picture of the era, complete with his uncle on video duty and a friend doing the photography. Watch as the scene morphs through the years, transforming Gurdwaras and wedding halls, ushering in larger venues and shifting music preferences from community singing to contemporary tunes.
Join this candid conversation as Tejinder takes us back to his early career in media, all the way from Nairobi, Kenya, to the UK. It's a story of passion, with photography at its heart, fostered by the unwavering support of his family. Tejinder's first encounter with the camera was at the Kenya Safari rallies, a memory etched in his mind. But hold on, there's more! Get a glimpse of the flamboyant bhangra music gig scene of the 80s and 90s, as Tejinder gives us a detailed account. He wraps up the conversation with an interesting perspective on the revival of bhangra music at weddings and other events. You wouldn't want to miss this captivating journey with Tejinder Singh!

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