The Legend of Hanuman
Cover Image for the Legend of Hanuman. Hanuman & His friends stand together to embark on an epic journey.

I contributed to the preproduction of the TV series, focusing on character design &concept art. Created by Sharad Devarajan, Jeevan J. Kang, and Charuvi Agrawal with Graphic India, it became a top-streamed animated show on Disney+ Hotstar, now JioHotstar.

2017

Role

Character Design
Prop Art
Costume Design

Concept Art

Character Design

Visual Development

Ravana’s Sister - Sūrpanakhā

Her character was challenging to portray, focusing on her quest for revenge & control over the forest, making her pivotal to the story.

Shurpanakha Character Design
Shurpanakha Character Design Confronting
Shurpanakha Character Design Face
Shurpanakha Standing on a tree
Shurpanakha Character Design Confronting
Shurpanakha Character Design Face
Shurpanakha Standing on a tree
Shurpanakha Character Design fighting Hanuman

Ravana's Son - Indrajeet

Known as Indrajeet, Meghanada was the crown prince who conquered Indraloka. I helped with his early character design, though it changed later. Here are some visuals from the series.

Indrajeet confronting Akshay
Indrajeet talking to Akshay
Indrajeet in Armor
Indrajeet doing Magic
Indrajeet meditating
Indrajeet talking to Akshay
Indrajeet doing Magic
Indrajeet in Armor
Indrajeet meditating
Indrajeet flying

While Surpanakha & Indrajeet were some of my favorite characters to work on, below are a few others I helped create.

Danava - The One Eyed Monster

In Season 1, Episode 6, 'Darkness Rises,' Danava challenges the heroes, highlighting the need for teamwork.

Danava Character Design
One eyed demon roaring
One eyed demon during combat

Jambavanta - King of Bears

As the King of Bears, Jambavanta guides the Vanaras, emphasizing Dharma and aiding Hanuman in discovering his true purpose.

Jambavanta leading the way.
Jambavanta Character Design
Jambavanta chatting with Angadh

Trijata

Trijata, a wise rakshasi in the Ramayana, dreams of Ravana's defeat & Sita's rescue.

Trijata Character Design
Trijata talking to Hanuman

Ravana's Wiser Brother - Vibhishan

Prince Vibhishana, known for his purity, sought a boon from Brahma to always follow righteousness.

Vibhishana Character Design
Vibhishan stopping Raavan
Vibhishan confronting Indrajeet

Surasa

Surasa also Siras, who is described as the mother of the nagas (serpents). She is tasked to test the god Hanuman on his way to Lanka.

Surasa stopping HanumanSurasa Character Design
Surasa transforming into the goddess