Niraj Vikram
Biography
Having spent more than 25 five years in the media and entertainment industry, ex-army captain Niraj Vikram has recently worked on the action-packed animated series The Pandavas which is currently being aired on Pogo as a writer and producer. Known for fantasy live-action TV series like Shaka Laka Boom Boom, Son Pari, Shararat Thoda Jaadu Thodi Nazaakat, and animated projects like Motu Patlu, Gattu Battu, and so on, Vikram has donned the hats of a writer, producer as well as director.
AnimationXpress got in touch with the veteran writer to know more about his interesting background and journey so far in the M&E industry.
Commenting on the industry, Vikram said, “Indian animation has come a long way and is gradually moving towards varied content styles to cater to the tastes of the evolved audience.” He mentioned that he loves working on live-action projects for personal connections with the cast and crew, while the animated projects give him immense satisfaction as he can delve deep into the world of imagination.
Here are the excerpts from the interesting interview where the ex-army man shares how he pursued his passion and made a place in the industry. His journey as a writer is sheer inspiration for aspiring scriptwriters.