Say yes to one opportunity and it could lead you to A.R. Rahman.That’s exactly how Rianjali & Kunal Patel began a journey that transformed their lives, from a single yes, to working with one of the greatest musicians in the world, to building a career that now spans music, law, and film.Today, they run their own production company with films traveling to a dozen international film festivals, proving that you don’t need a blueprint to create your own path. In this episode of Chai with Champs, they reveal how to turn passion into power from negotiating with confidence, protecting ownership, and pricing your worth, to supporting each other as creative partners in both life and business.Chai with Champs is the Center Stage for South Asian Cinema Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithchamps/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RitikaAgrawalll00:00 - Welcome to the Episode! 02:09 - Meet Rianjali & Kunal: The Creative Power Duo03:27 - How to Create Your Own Opportunities and Stay Financially Stable08:00 - How to Build a Roadmap for your dreams? 20:00 - The Leap From Music Into Film Producing27:40 - How to Build a Creative Empire, TOGETHER32:18 - From A.R. Rahman to Bollywood: Kunal’s Journey Through Music37:00 - Why Exploring Multiple Creative Paths Can Be Your Superpower47:59 - How to Position Yourself as a Creative Entrepreneur58:14 - Negotiation Secrets: Pricing Your Work Right1:05:30 - Legal Traps: What Every Creative Should Watch Out For1:13:25 - Exclusive: Kunal Leaks a Song From His Upcoming Album 1:21:35 - The Advice They’d Give to Their Younger Selves1:25:23 - What's Next For Rianjali & Kunal 1:28:45 - Bringing South Asian Cinema to the Center Stage