Jasmeet Raina, is a YouTube legend turned TV creator, actor, and director with the acclaimed show Late Bloomer. In this episode of Click and Tell, Jasmeet dives into the challenges of directing for the first time, normalizing taboo topics on screen, and the importance of showcasing the current immigrant lifestyle. He shares the personal story of leaving a successful YouTube career for creative fulfillment and his journey of self-discovery that inspired the show's name.

0:00 Intro

3:29 Parents' path to acceptance: from BioMed to TV

5:34 Directorial debut and overcoming imposter syndrome

7:13 Questioning controversial and taboo storylines

9:35 Showcasing the current immigrant lifestyle and struggles

11:44 Capturing the post-9/11 experience for Sikh youth and identity issues

19:52 The decision to leave a successful YouTube career for Late Bloomer

23:35 Including nostalgic Toronto spots in the show

25:19 Defining "Late Bloomer" as personal growth behind career success

28:22 Full circle moment with idol and show EP Russell Peters

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