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 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (March 2021) |
| Sanjay Gupta | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 7, 1966 New Delhi |
| Nationality | Template:Comics infobox sec/creator nat |
| Area(s) | Writer, Editor, Publisher |
| Pseudonym(s) | Gabbar Gupta |
Notable works | Nagraj Doga Bhokal Parmanu Yoddha Super Commando Dhruva Tiranga Bankelal Parmanu Bheriya Shakti Raja Pocket Books Tri color Books Raj Comics Alpha Book Publishers Raj Comics by Sanjay Gupta |
Sanjay Gupta (born December 7, 1966) is an Indian comic book writer, editor, the studio head and co-founder of Raj comics and the father of Indian Superheroes. He is famous for establishing the superhero comics genre in India and also in Hindi language. Sanjay Gupta expanded the scope of superhero comic book universe, with the aim to entertain, motivate and augment the imagination of Indians across generations. He provided the platform to Anupam Sinha who created the popular superhero Super Commando Dhruva.
Gupta is one of the key people of Raj Comics, along with his brothers Manoj Gupta and ManishGupta.He created the characters Nagraj,[1] Doga, Bhokal, Yoddha, it is Nagraj who was the first superhero of India
Early Life and Family[edit | edit source]
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Publishing career[edit | edit source]
Early career[edit | edit source]
After finishing his studies in 1984, he joined his father Mr. Raj Kumar Gupta (Founder, Raja Pocket Books).
Writer and Creator[edit | edit source]
Mr. Sanjay Gupta was a huge fan of superheroes since childhood and always wanted to give India a homegrown superhero universe. His passion lead him develop the legendary Raj Comics Superhero Universe, as his passion led him to create the greatest and most-loved Indian superheroes like Nagraj, Doga, Bhokal, Parmanu, Tiranga, Anthony, Ashwaraj, Inspector Steel and several others.
Rise to Stardom - Nagraj[edit | edit source]
Sanjay Gupta and Manoj Gupta created Nagraj who is a fictional superhero appearing in Indian comic books published by Raj Kumar Gupta under Raja Pocket Books in the late 1980s by Rajkumar Gupta. Nagraj first appeared in the comics Nagraj GENL #14 which was written by Parshuram Sharma and illustrated by Pratap Mullick.Nagraj is believed to have been inspired by the mythological Ichchhadhari Nag (shapeshifting snakes) and historical Vishmanushya . His stories create a rich blend of mythology, fantasy, magic, and science fiction. Over the time nagraj attainted a rich fandom.
Films[edit | edit source]
In 2014, Anurag Kashyap had spoken about making a film on Doga—a vigilante killing machine in the style of Marvel Comics’ The Punisher—but the project was shelved after his Bombay Velvet flopped. Raj Comics co-founder and studio head Sanjay Gupta says "Bollywood is yet to warm up to the idea of licensing comic book characters that come with detailed universes and visuals ready for the screen. We want to start with animated Web series first. We are expecting to make our first live-action film the year after." In December 2017, Raj Comics organized special screening of their horror film Aadamkhor at Nagraj Janmotsav event, Delhi. Aadamkhor is based on comic of the same name published by Raj Comics in 1992.[2][3] Raj comics has released Aadamkhor on YouTube on 24 May 2018.[4]
It was also announced in December 2019, that Ranveer Singh was in reports to play Nagraj in a film produced by Karan Johar. Looking forward to their film in 2022.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The return of Indian superheroes". TMC. 14 February 2010. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
- ↑ Ghosh, Sankhayan (2016-09-02). "In search of the Indian superhero". livemint.com/. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
- ↑ "Why Nagraj, Dhruva, Doga aren't finding space on big screen? (view pics)". Retrieved 2017-05-17.
- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=noF_3DepbJg&t=426s