About Me

“Opportunities don’t happen, You create them”

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your day… and, over time, transform your life.

In August 2022, I completed my first feature film and presented the director’s cut to my cast. The joy in their eyes became my first true award. It was a quiet moment of fulfillment, one that words cannot fully express. Since the age of sixteen, filmmaking has been more than a passion; it has been a calling. And when that calling finally finds its voice, the soul aligns, once again, with the universe.

Earlier that same year, in March 2022, life offered a choice: to pause, like much of the world… or to rise, gather every experience, every dream, and every ounce of self-belief, and move forward with purpose. I chose to move.

By June 2022, I was already working toward a vision, collaborating with artists and designers, styling their creations, and bringing their stories to life. The idea was simple: to build meaningful brands together with emerging talents. Brands created not just for people, but with people, supported by those who believed in them from the very beginning.

I am Mohinder Pal Singh Sobti, born on the 15th of June, with old-school values and a modern vision, shaped by the spirit of the seventies.
An artist at heart, a producer by profession, and above all, a man deeply connected to his inner peace, his silence, and the journey of creating something meaningful.

More About Me

I have always been passionate about life and the work I create. Born into a traditional Sikh family in India, I was drawn not only to faith, but to the philosophy behind it. Growing up in a richly diverse culture, I found inspiration in many traditions, Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Over time, my spiritual journey became deeply personal. Guided by the wisdom of Osho, the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, and the sacred rhythm of “Hare Krishna,” I discovered a path of inner peace and awareness, where, in a quiet moment, I felt the divine love of Radha Rani awaken within me.

My journey began early. As a teenager, I worked with my father, my first mentor, my guide, my hero. Alongside him, I learned discipline, respect for work, and the value of persistence. I also gained my first financial insights working with my uncle, lessons that no business school could truly teach.

Coming from a family rooted in business rather than the arts, pursuing filmmaking, photography, and advertising was not an obvious path. But passion has its own voice, and I chose to follow it.

In my early twenties, I launched my first independent studio, working on advertising photography and collaborating with emerging models. Those early days were filled with creativity and ambition, but also challenges. Limited resources forced me to pause that journey, but never to abandon it.

I transitioned into the corporate world, working in advertising agencies, eventually growing into account management roles. This phase opened doors to working with large companies, MNCs, and global markets, expanding my understanding of brand building, strategy, and communication.

In October 1999, I stepped beyond borders, beginning a journey that would take me across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Bangladesh, the Caribbean, South America, the United States, and eventually Europe. Each country added a new layer to my perspective, my creativity, and my understanding of people and culture.

By 2005, I was based in the Netherlands, continuing to build my career while traveling and working across Europe.

Driven by my passion for filmmaking, I pursued formal education at the New York Film Academy (Oxford, UK), where I studied as a producer-director. In 2007, I founded my independent film studio in The Hague. It was a bold step, and a humbling one. I learned that filmmaking is not just passion, it is collaboration, resilience, and the strength of a shared vision.

To sustain my journey, I worked as a freelance cameraman in journalism. This experience exposed me to the raw realities of life, stories of struggle, conflict, and humanity. It shaped my storytelling in ways no classroom ever could.

In 2014, I co-founded Hagardhs in the Netherlands, focusing on brand development across industries, from fine wines and gourmet products to Swiss watches, Italian leather, and jewellery. These years brought growth, elegance, and a deeper understanding of luxury, craftsmanship, and global markets.

In 2019, I experienced both success and profound loss with the passing of my father. It was a year that reshaped my perspective, reminding me of what truly matters.

“There is opportunity in everything”

A Vision for Creation

The global challenges of 2020 brought a new clarity.

I began to believe strongly in supporting local artists, designers, and craftsmen, building brands that are authentic, ethical, and rooted in creativity. A vision where style is personal, timeless, and meaningful.

Style is eternal. Fashion changes.

With this vision, I launched Stylish Indian, a platform to express lifestyle, creativity, and storytelling through Swiss watches, Italian leather, and bespoke design.

The Return to Storytelling

“Everyone has a story… it depends on how you tell it.”

After years of experience, growth, and reflection, I returned to my first love, filmmaking.

This time, with clarity, strength, and purpose.

With a belief that true creators don’t wait, they create.

Today, I continue my journey as an independent filmmaker, producer, storyteller, lifestyle blogger, and music producer, building projects that reflect life, emotion, and human connection.

A Note to Creators

Your passion will always lead you to like, minded souls.

If you are a filmmaker, you must make films.
If you are an artist, you must create.
If you have a story, you must tell it.

Let’s come together, create, collaborate, and leave behind work that speaks beyond time.