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Scripting for animation series is different, you have to push your imagination, says Motu Patlu writer Niraj Vikram

Niraj Vikram, writer of Motu Patlu talked with APN News and shared how working in the animation industry is kinda different than scripting for live-action shows.

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Niraj Vikram is currently writing for Motu Patlu. He has 2-3 projects lined up including Pandavas for Pogo.

The animation industry in India has witnessed a considerable amount of growth in the last few years, especially the cartoon series. Some of the most popular animated cartoon series like Motu Patlu, Dabangg, and Gattu Battu have dominated the cartoon industry and notably, this industry has become the best medium of creative expression these days. Content preferences among kids have changed over the years.

While live-action television shows ruling the Indian entertainment industry for a long time, these animated series created a strong impression in recent years. The influence of animation is growing every day in India. But animating shows does not only mean good illustrations but also a captivating story and close attention to details.

We always chase people who are on camera but the real heroes are actually those who are behind the camera, who infatuate the viewers with their writing. And one such person is Niraj Vikram, the man behind the stories of India’s most popular animated show Motu Patlu, who works round the clock to connect with the kids to bring the best each time.

In a conversation with APN News, Neeraj Vikram shared how writing for animation shows is different from scripting for live-action shows.

Motu Patlu was already a popular franchise of Lotpot Comics and when we asked him how he felt when he was approached for this show, he said “I was really excited to write for Motu Patlu. Lotpot Comics is one of our favourite comics and we’ve grown up reading it. So, when I was approached for Motu Patlu, I was thrilled and ecstatic.”

Talking about the responsibility to maintain characters’ legacy, he said, “It’s very important to create the show without retouching the characters. Initially and even now I feel it’s a big responsibility as most of us have already read the comic and we feel connected to the characters. So, the first thing I keep in mind while writing for this show, is the characters’ style, habits and patterns.”

Niraj Vikram has also scripted for Shararat and Son Pari

Before scripting for Motu Patlu, Niraj Vikram had already scripted for big shows like Shararat, Shaka Laka Boom Boom, and Son Pari, and when we asked him how difficult was for him to shift from live-action shows to animation shows, he said, “Animation isn’t monotonous like live-action shows. You can stretch the animation to any level whereas in live-action shows it is a bit difficult to show your creativity as you have to write it according to the storyline. For me, it wasn’t really difficult as I always wanted to be in animation because it pushes your imagination”, he added.

One must write a motion script in accordance with the target audience, and a motion script writer requires a great deal of skill and dedication. Talking about this, he said, “There have been times when I write a certain script but it doesn’t turn out the same way I wanted it. I feel bad sometimes, but I don’t lose hope as I know that shows need to undergo certain production levels and there’s a limited-time delivery.

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Niraj Vikram on Agnipath scheme

Niraj Vikram has also served in the Indian army for five years before entering the world of entertainment. We also asked him about the ongoing protests related to the Agnipath recruitment scheme, he said, “Government must have made the scheme after listing down its pros and cons. Instead of protesting, students need to give it a try. As the government has already said that if you don’t like the scheme, don’t join it. But I feel implementation is a must.”

Motu Patlu’s wax statue at Madame Tussauds

Talking about the achievements he is most proud of, he said “Having Motu Patlu’s wax statues at Madame Tussauds, New Delhi is literally the proudest moment as they are the first Indian animated character to have it installed at the wax museum. Other than this, Motu Patlu is completing its 10 years in October and has successfully completed 1,000 episodes.” He has also won the Best Writers Award in the Kids Choice Award in 2015 organized by Viacom 18.

Niraj is currently writing for Motu Patlu. He has 2-3 projects lined up including Pandavas for Pogo.

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Aamir Khan to begin shooting in Delhi for Sitaare Zameen Par next month

Aamir Khan is gearing for the shooting of his next film, Sitaare Zameen Par

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Aamir Khan is getting ready for Sitaare Zameen Par, his upcoming film. The actor took a break following Lal Singh Chaddha‘s failure on the box office. The shooting of Sitare Zameen Par is reportedly set to start in Delhi the next month, in May.

Aamir Khan will be traveling to the national capital to shoot his upcoming film, according per a report. Aamir Khan will fly down to Delhi next month for Sitare Zameen Par‘s shoot, a source was quoted as saying. For the shooting of his film, he will travel to the capital with about 11 child actors. Other notable cast members will also be there; their specifics are still pending.

The schedule is set for one month, between May and June, the same source continued. For the shoot, the children will take part in a variety of Paralympic Games. Several locations in Delhi, such as Lal Qila, Purani Dilli, Lodhi Garden, and Thayagraj stadium, will be used for filming. They are filming it in several parts of Delhi since they don’t want all the youngsters to go to the NCR.

This film will make you laugh, it will entertain you, Aamir Khan said when he unveiled Sitare Zameen Par at an event following the box office failure of Laal Singh Chaddha. However, the topic remains the same (as Taare Zameen Par), which is why they have carefully considered their options for a similar name. They are carrying on this theme since although they all have shortcomings and flaws, they also all have something unique to offer. Those nine boys, who have their own problems, assisted him in Sitare Zameen Par, he added.

Darsheel Safary portrayed the dyslexic character Ishaan Awasthi in the film Taare Zameen Par, while Aamir Khan played the role of art teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh, in the film. Taare Zameen Par was release in 2007 in December 21. With a global earnings of Rs 1.35 billion. The film was a commercial success.

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Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Rekha, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari attend Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi premiere

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is scheduled to be released on 1st May, only on Netflix!

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Netflix India hosted the premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar in Mumbai on Wednesday. The premiere was attended by Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Rekha, Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Shekhar Suman, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal, Aditi Rao Hydari and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Netflix India took to his instragram handle and posted unseen pictures from the premiere. The caption said a royal night of glitz, glamour, and grandeur (black heart emoji). Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is scheduled to be released on 1st May, only on Netflix!

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Salman Khan were seen in black as the two posed together for the camera. Salman Khan rubbished rumours of his tiff with Sanjay Leela Bhansali when he turned up for the premiere of his debut show amid high security concerns, due to the recent incident when 2 men opened fire at his Mumbai residence. The rumours of a feud cropped up when Salman Khan walked out of Bhansali’s ambitious project Inshallah, which cast him opposite Bhansali’s new muse, Alia Bhatt.

Alia Bhatt also attended the Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar premiere as she wore a shimmery white gown. She last worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). Alia will soon reunite with the filmmaker for Love & War in 2025, which will also star her husband Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. While Alia Bhatt was seen at the premiere along with mother Soni Razdan and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor.

In other black-and-white pictures shared by the Netflix India, Sanjay Leela Bhansali was seen in candid moments with legendary actor Rekha, cast members of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar including Aditi Rao Hydari and Sonakshi Sinha, along with her mother, Poonam Sinha.

For the special night, Aditi Rao Hydari wore a gorgeous, traditional anarkali, keeping her character in mind. She was seen with her fiance, actor Siddharth, on the red carpet.

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Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor recreate Dil To Pagal Hai dance battle on Dance Deewane

A video of Karisma Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit’s dance performance was shared by Colors TV on social media. In the dance video, Madhuri Dixit looked gorgeous in her yellow outfit, while Karisma Kapoor slayed in a black saree.

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Bollywood stars Karisma Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit left their fans nostalgic as they recreated their dance battle from the superhit film Dil To Pagal Hai. The two actors were seen dancing on the stage on the TV reality show Dance Deewane, where they performed to the instrumental of Dance of Envy.

 A video of Karisma Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit’s dance performance was shared by Colors TV on social media. In the dance video, Madhuri Dixit looked gorgeous in her yellow outfit, while Karisma Kapoor slayed in a black saree.

As the two stars performed, Suneil Shetty who is also a judge on the dance reality show, cheered for the Bollywood actors. Suneil Shetty hailed their dance performance and said two of them were the greatest dancing stars of the Hindi film industry in the country. Tab bhi aap dono ke liye dil pagal tha, aaj bhi hai (Back then, people were mad for both of them, and even today, people are still mad for them).

The video has gone viral on social media with 26,574 likes which are only increasing. Large number of instragram users, Madhuri Dixit fans and Karisma Kapoor fans showered their love on the dance video praising both the bollywood actors for their dance performance. One user said the fans didn’t know that they needed this reunion the most. One user Manidipa said this is her all time favourite dance performance.

Another instragram user felt Karisma Kapoor’s dance performance was better than Madhuri Dixit while another user felt otherwise. Many fans responded with hearts emojis and sent their love for the dance video. One social media user Jaya said that it is good both of these Bollywood heroines have stopped acting in the Hindi film industry as the new Bollywood actors would not be able to get roles in the film industry.

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