Fixer/ translator in Mumbai needed

Hi,

I am looking for a fixer or translator in Mumbai, needed for a couple of days as soon as possible.
If anyone can help that would be fantastic.
Thanks, Helen.

by Helen Rimell at Wed Nov 28 07:53:11 UTC 2007 (ed. Mar 12 2008) London, United Kingdom | Bookmark |

What are looking to do in Mumbai? Unless it is something very sensitive or government- or military-related, it’s unlikely you will need a fixer/translator in the traditional journalistic sense. English is widely spoken, and people are friendly and helpful. It’s a city full of informal fixers—that’s how India works.

by Preston Merchant | 28 Nov 2007 15:11 | New York, United States |

give me a call when you hit the ground. I’ve got some friends you could use.

91 98 2037 2032

best,

by Michael Rubenstein | 28 Nov 2007 15:11 | Mumbai, India |

Hi, I guess you must have finished your Mumbai trip. How was it? Preston, I disagree that you need a fixer only for sensitive or govt related stuff…A fixer makes a lot of difference if you are shooting in India….

But was Helen looking for just a tourist guide or someone for a shoot?

by Uday Sripathi | 09 Jan 2008 14:01 | Mumbai, India |

I completely agree with you Uday, Mumbai is certainly not an easy place to work, to use a tripod on external shoots you may need permits! Helen you should contact Subash or Zishaan, they are both LS members and great people.
best,

by Sandra Lourenco | 09 Jan 2008 15:01 | Sao Paulo, Brazil |

Or you could contact me ;). Check my profile to see my work and references.

by Uday Sripathi | 10 Jan 2008 08:01 | Mumbai, India |