Parents now support their kids' career choices: Meiyang Chang

A dentist by qualification but a singer-host by profession, Meiyang Chang says times are changing as parents now support the choices their children make in their lives.
Chang, who will host Discovery Channel's upcoming show "India's Best Jobs", says about a decade ago parents were not as understanding as they are now.
"I was lucky as my parents supported my decision to become a singer after doing BDS, but that was not the case with everyone at that time. Now things have drastically changed because of the exposure. Parents know that letting their kids follow their dreams is important. They are willing to let their children go out and experiment," Chang told PTI.

He says apart from parents children have also become more open to taking risks.
"Earlier there was a perception that entertainment industry or any other unconventional profession was not safe. But now people are more open to taking risks. They follow their instincts and believe in themselves," he says.
His new show, "India's Best Jobs", features the story of 13 celebrities who followed their inner calling and turned their passion into profession.

Chang says he loved hosting the show as it felt like his own life journey.
"The stories in the show are very inspiring. For me, it was like I am looking back at my own journey. I hope after watching the show more people will give themselves a chance," he says.

The series aims at breaking myths around jobs and careers for the youth of India. It features journeys of celebrities like chef Ranveer Brar, stand-up comedian Zakir Khan, yoga instructor Anshuka Parwani among others.
The show will premiere on July 1 and will air every Saturday at 8 pm on Discovery.