Pankaj Vashisht | |
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 Pankaj Vashisht | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Visual effects supervisor, CGI artist, film editor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Employer | Freelance |
| Known for | Visual effects and CGI work in Indian films and streaming productions |
Notable work | Drishyam 2 (2022 film), Heropanti 2, Kill (film), Apurva, Sukhee, Citadel: Honey Bunny, Bad Cop (TV series), Raid 2, Hanuman Ansh |
| Pankaj Vashisht on IMDb | |
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Pankaj Vashisht[1] is an Indian visual effects (VFX) supervisor, CGI artist, and film editor. Since beginning his career in 2016, he has worked on feature films, web series, television productions, commercials, and music videos, specializing in visual effects, computer-generated imagery (CGI), compositing, and digital post-production. Originally from Punjab, Pankaj started his career as a video editor before establishing himself in the visual effects industry. Over the years, he has contributed to several commercially released films and streaming productions, working in roles including VFX artist, CGI artist, VFX supervisor, and editor.
Early life[edit source]
Pankaj Vashisht was born in Village Koi (Kuntipur), Punjab, India.[2] He developed an interest in filmmaking, editing, and digital visual effects at an early age before pursuing a career in the Indian entertainment industry.
Career[edit source]
Pankaj Vashisht began his professional career in the film industry in 2016, initially working as a video editor and visual effects artist. Over the years, he expanded his work into CGI supervision, compositing, motion graphics, and VFX supervision for films, web series, television productions, and music videos. He has been credited on numerous Hindi-language feature films and streaming productions, including work on Drishyam 2 (2022 film), Heropanti 2, Kill (film)[3], Apurva, Sukhee, Citadel: Honey Bunny, Bad Cop (TV series), Raid 2 (2025), and several other productions. His IMDb profile also lists him as the Visual Effects Supervisor for the upcoming film Hanuman Ansh. Apart from feature films, Vashisht has worked on television series, music videos, promotional campaigns, and independent productions as a VFX artist, CGI supervisor, and editor.[4][5] In addition to his technical work, he has also written song lyrics, including the independent music release "Ek Pyaar Ki Dastaan"[6][7].
Filmography[edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2022 | Heropanti 2 | Visual effects artist | |
| 2022 | Drishyam 2 (2022 film) | Visual effects artist | |
| 2022 | Siya (film) | Visual effects artist | |
| 2022 | Duranga | Visual effects artist | |
| 2022 | Recommended for You | Visual effects artist | Short Film |
| 2023 | Any How Mitti Pao | Visual effects artist | |
| 2023 | Gumraah | Visual effects artist | |
| 2023 | Kill (film) | CGI & Visual effects artist | |
| 2023 | Apurva | Visual effects artist | |
| 2023 | Sukhee | Visual effects artist | |
| 2023 | Chill Bro | Visual effects artist | |
| 2023 | Acting Ka Bhoot | Visual effects artist | |
| 2024 | Citadel: Honey Bunny | Visual effects artist | |
| 2024 | Bad Cop (TV series) | CGI & Visual effects artist | |
| 2024 | Heartbeats: Pyaar Aur Armaan | Visual effects artist | Television series |
| 2024 | Kalwa | Visual effects artist | |
| 2024 | Ghamasaan | Visual effects artist | |
| 2024 | Naam Mein Kya Rakha Hai | Visual effects artist | Short Film |
| 2025 | Raid 2 | Visual effects artist | |
| 2026 | Hanuman Ansh | Visual effects supervisor | Upcoming film |
References[edit source]
- ↑ "Hindi Editor Pankaj Vashisht Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- ↑ "VFX Rising Star's Journey From Punjab Village To Bollywood". scoop.
- ↑ "Kill (2024) Cast and Crew". Moviefone.
- ↑ "Pankaj Vashisht". Trakt.
- ↑ "Films with visual effects by Pankaj Vashisht". letterboxd.com.
- ↑ "Pankaj Vashisht | Visual Effects, Editor, Director". IMDb.
- ↑ "Pankaj Vashisht". GAWBY. Archived from the original on 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2026-02-14.