Ready My Book: UNPLUGGED MANIFESTO

Introduction

Rihaan is a filmmaker, author, and mentor dedicated to cultivating peace, harmony, and wisdom for individuals and the collective. His work explores how unplugged living, mindfulness meditation, and the dismantling of rigid views can fundamentally shift one's mindset and deepen emotional intelligence.

Born in India, Rihaan’s early years were shaped by a religious upbringing and regular meditation before his interests shifted toward science and the arts. His storytelling career launched when his debut film, Dust of Orphan, won an Audience Award in New York. He has since created over 125 films and diverse video projects. Many of his short films have tackled critical social issues—including casteism, linguistic discrimination, education equality, and climate change. These socially driven films have garnered millions of views, widespread recognition, and numerous national and international awards. His documentary Footpath School is archived at the University of Toronto Libraries, and through his 2013 Lost and Found initiative, he mentored emerging creators while producing impactful content. He also served as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, helping organize Shape South Asia 2014.

Despite his digital success, Rihaan recognized the psychological toll of the attention economy. He made the radical choice to delete his social media in 2017, embarking on a nine-year journey of living completely unplugged. Relocating to Canada in 2020, he supported local family businesses during the pandemic through community video campaigns, while deeply exploring mindfulness meditation to navigate his own profound life transitions. His commitment to social impact remains active; in 2026, he volunteered as a filmmaker for the United Nations Association in Canada (Hamilton branch) to support their Peace Lunch.

Today, working full-time as an author and creator, Rihaan uses the mediums of writing, filmmaking, and one-on-one mentorship to guide others. He provides a grounded framework for anyone seeking to overcome screen dependency, break free from cultural conditioning, and design a deeply intentional life.

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At this time, Rihaan is not taking on any new film production projects as his calendar is completely full.

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