Rakesh has spent the past few years working with National Geographic explorers and wildlife filmmakers. He is working on stories that highlight the deep connections between nature and culture, focusing on communities living in close harmony with the wild, particularly those whose voices are often underrepresented. Recently, he served as a Field Assistant and Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) on Planet Earth III for the BBC. He was also selected as one of only eight participants from Asia for Green Stories.