India, July 16 -- Celebrity photographer Rahul Jhangiani has spent over a decade behind the lens, capturing some of India's biggest stars, from Alia Bhatt and Virat Kohli to Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor. In this exclusive conversation with HT Lifestyle, he opens up about photographing celebrities, the evolution of visual storytelling, fashion campaigns and the changing face of celebrity culture in India. (Also read: Inside Prince Azam Jah's royal life: Son of Hyderabad's 8th Nizam shares rare stories of palaces, culture and legacy )

For me, the most intensive part of the creative process actually happens before and after the shoot. It all begins with a brief from the agency or the client. From there, my in-house creative team, along ...