What happens when a confused teenager chooses architecture to “check it out” — and ends up discovering a lifelong calling?In this episode of Get Real With Prasun, hosted by Prasun Kumar, CMO – Magicbricks, we meet Amritha Ballal, one of India’s most celebrated architects, whose journey into architecture began almost by accident but evolved into a remarkable career.Amrita was given the rare opportunity to design a memorial at the site of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy when she had barely graduated from architecture school — a moment that shaped her perspective on architecture, memory, and responsibility.Originally from Southern India, raised in Gurugram, and having worked across Africa and Norway, Amrita’s global experiences have deeply influenced her design philosophy. Her work reflects a powerful blend of cultural sensitivity, social consciousness, and architectural innovation.In this insightful conversation, Amritha Ballal speaks about:Her unconventional journey into architectureDesigning the Bhopal Gas Tragedy memorial early in her careerThe global influences that shaped her workThe evolving identity of modern Indian architectureThe mistakes many contemporary architects are making todayWhat makes Indian architecture unique in an increasingly chaotic urban landscapeThis episode explores how architecture can go beyond buildings — becoming a medium to tell stories, preserve memory, and shape the way we live.Watch the full conversation on Get Real With Prasun.#GetRealWithPrasun #Magicbricks #Architecture #IndianArchitecture #Podcast #AmrithaBallal #Design #UrbanDesign