About Sharad Devarajan
Co-Founder / CEO + Professor at FaiBLE & Columbia Business School
Sharad Devarajan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Graphic India, a pioneering force in Indian superhero IP and animation, and Co-Founder/CEO of FaiBLE alongside Professor Mark Sagar at Columbia Business School, focusing on AI-driven filmmaking and trans-creation. His thinking centers on leveraging AI to revolutionize storytelling, adapting global narratives for Indian audiences through 'trans-creation,' and elevating Indian animation to compete with anime while building virtual beings and exploring AI consciousness. He bridges traditional mythology-inspired content like The Legend of Hanuman with cutting-edge AI tech for feature films like 'The Gentle Seduction.'
Indian Animation and Superhero IP
Sharad Devarajan, through Graphic India, has driven the success of animated series like The Legend of Hanuman, with Season 6 ranking #6 on Ormax’s Top 50 Streaming Shows for Jan-Jun 2025.[1][3] He views the rise of anime not as competition but as an opportunity for Indian animation's potential, emphasizing unique cultural storytelling.[2]
AI Filmmaking and FaiBLE
Devarajan co-founded AI storytelling studio FaiBLE with 'Avatar' Oscar winner Mark Sagar, integrating AI tech for film production.[6][7][8][10] FaiBLE's trans-creation engine powered its first feature film, The Gentle Seduction, adapting a Silicon Valley sci-fi tale.[6][7]
Trans-Creation and Hollywood Adaptations
Devarajan champions 'trans-creation'—adapting Western IPs for Indian contexts. Graphic India is adapting Hollywood's The Adjustment Bureau (directed by George Nolfi) into an Indian version, blending global narratives with local resonance.[4][5][9]
Virtual Beings and AI Consciousness
As a Columbia Business School professor, Devarajan's work at FaiBLE explores virtual beings and consciousness in AI, pushing boundaries in AI-driven character development and narrative generation.[bio]
Indian Superhero IP and Animation Success
Building blockbuster animated content rooted in Indian mythology to dominate streaming charts.
AI-Driven Filmmaking
Co-founding FaiBLE to harness AI for efficient, innovative film production.
Trans-Creation of Global IPs
Adapting Hollywood films for Indian audiences to create culturally resonant content.
Anime as Inspiration, Not Competition
Seeing global anime boom as a catalyst for Indian animation growth.
Rise of anime boosts Indian potential [2]
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- SEASON 6 OF GRAPHIC INDIA’S HIT ANIMATED SHOW RANKS #6 ON ORMAX’S TOP 50 STREAMING SHOWS LIST FROM JAN- JUN 2025 - TheWire.innews_article · 2026-04-14
- FE Exclusive | ‘Rise of anime not competition, but…’: Spider-Man India creator on Indian animation’s potential - The Financial Expressnews_article · 2026-04-14
- The Legend of Hanuman Season 6 Ranks #6 on Ormax’s Top 50 Streaming Originals in India - Mintnews_article · 2026-04-14
- Hollywood filmmaker George Nolfi’s ‘The Adjustment Bureau’ to get Indian adaptation - ThePrintnews_article · 2026-04-14
- Matt Damon-Emily Blunt's The Adjustment Bureau to get an Indian adaptation from writer-director George Nolfi - Cinema Expressnews_article · 2026-04-14
- AI-driven company FaiBLE brings first feature film ‘The Gentle Seduction’ produced using its trans-creation engine - Animation Xpressnews_article · 2026-04-14
- AI Tech to Power Faible’s Film Adaptation of Silicon Valley Sci-Fi Tale ‘Gentle Seduction’ (EXCLUSIVE) - Varietynews_article · 2026-04-14
- ‘Avatar’ Oscar Winner Mark Sagar, Graphic India’s Sharad Devarajan Launch AI Storytelling Studio FaiBLE (Exclusive) - IMDbnews_article · 2026-04-14
- ‘The Adjustment Bureau’ Writer-Director George Nolfi Adapting His 2011 Film With Graphic India - Deadlinenews_article · 2026-04-14
- 'Avatar's Mark Sagar, Graphic India's Devarajan Set AI Studio FaiBLE - Varietynews_article · 2026-04-14