Wildlife & Conservation Filmmaking

Available across India

Karan Solanki

I make real wildlife films that show the true stories and challenges of animals, especially snakes, with a focus on education and ethical filming.

Karan Solanki

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About

Why I Film Wildlife

Wildlife’s been my world since I was a kid, especially snakes. My dad was a rescuer, so I started young - rescuing snakes at 8. For me, making films is about connecting people to animals most folks avoid or fear. I want to show their gentle, not-so-scary side.

My Style & What You Get

I’m not here for just pretty shots. I want to tell a real story - the drama of a python egg hatching in the rain, the struggle of a bird tangled in manja (kite string). My films aim to shift how people see wildlife, spark new respect, and drop some knowledge.

I like to include behind-the-scenes peeks - you’ll see the long nights, soaked clothes, mosquito bites, all the real stuff it takes for that one perfect shot.

What We Can Make Together

  • Short documentaries on Indian wildlife, from why snakes show up in Mumbai to the secret lives of frogs.
  • Social media wildlife education clips - busting myths, quick tips on animal rescue, the wild side of city life.
  • Conservation awareness videos for campaigns, showing the risks birds face during Sankranti or why grasslands matter for everyone.

My Comfort Zone

Snakes, frogs, chameleons - reptiles are my thing. I’ve spent hours with flamingos, sarus cranes, langurs, and chinkaras too. Even the tiny stuff - butterflies, scorpions, crabs along Mumbai’s coast - I love it all.

How I Work

I shoot in the field, rain or shine, with pro gear. I know how to get close without stressing animals - ethical wildlife filming always. Mumbai is home, but I travel all over India for projects.

Ethics Matter

As a rescuer, animal welfare comes first. I never disturb or set up shots at their expense. We’re just visitors in their world.

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Karan Solanki

Karan Solanki

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My Story

Hey, I’m Karan. Wildlife’s been in my blood since I was a kid, thanks to my dad—rescuer, teacher, all-round animal whisperer. First snake I saved? I was 8, shaking but hooked. We started Aasha Trust together, rescuing and learning every day. Photography grabbed me later, especially during lockdown when birdwatching kept me sane. Four years chasing one Indian Chameleon for a photo—worth every second. I’m just grateful to keep finding wild stories.

My Work

Wildlife Photography & Rescue - I click and film animals, mostly snakes and birds, and also do wildlife rescue—snake rescue Mumbai is my jam.

Snakes & Conservation Stories - Obsessed with snakes—showing their gentle side. I shoot everything from Big Four to rare pit vipers, telling real wildlife conservation stories.

Birdlife & Marine Life Photography - Love capturing Mumbai’s birds and marine life, plus the wild grasslands. Indian Chameleon photography is a personal highlight.

Education & Awareness - Make educational wildlife content about sea snakes, invasive species, and how venom saves lives. Knowledge beats fear, always.