Folktales of India - Tales from Himachal Pradesh - The Bone of Desire
A year plus in the making. Each asset artwork was hand painted, digitised and then brought to life. The film is a standalone part of a larger collection called the Folktales of India series. The film follows the journey of King Udaygiri, a ruler driven by ambition, as he embarks on expeditions to expand his kingdom. As the story unfolds, the true cost of his relentless ambition becomes evident.
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Neekhil DigheDirector
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Prateek SethiProducer
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Rahull RautSound Design
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John VarkarVoiceover
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Neekhil DigheEditor
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Project Type:Animation
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Genres:Moral, Folktale, Art
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Runtime:4 minutes
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Completion Date:August 15, 2024
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Country of Origin:India
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
Neekhil Dighe is a highly skilled 2D animator, motion graphic artist, animation director, and communication designer, currently flourishing at Trip Creative Services. With 9 years of professional experience, he has established himself as a versatile creative, adept at bringing stories to life through various mediums. His expertise spans across a wide range of genres, including lyric videos, motion graphic animations, mixed media documentaries, VFX, promos, and brand designs, making him a sought-after talent in the industry.
His career trajectory took a significant leap during his tenure at Post Office Studios, where he played a pivotal role in several award-winning projects. These experiences not only honed his technical skills but also deepened his understanding of storytelling through animation. His work is characterized by a seamless blend of visual appeal and narrative depth, ensuring that each project resonates with its audience on multiple levels.
At the core of his creative vision is a desire to explore and portray relationships within the Indian cultural context. He aims to push the boundaries of traditional animation by merging it with artistic expressions, striving to create a new wave of Indian animation that is both contemporary and rooted in cultural heritage. This vision has been a driving force since his early days at Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, where his passion for storytelling through animation first took shape.
A year plus in the making. Each asset artwork was hand painted, digitised and then brought to life. The film is a standalone part of a larger collection called the Folktales of India series. The folktale's moral resonated profoundly, and it was the beautiful art form of Pahari miniatures from Himachal Pradesh that sparked the idea for this film. The vision was to create a movie where the paintings themselves seemed to come alive, animating the story with fluid realism. The Pahari miniatures are renowned for their highly detailed and intricate motifs, which became the centrepiece of our project.
To faithfully represent this art form, we focused on crafting backgrounds with meticulous detail, using watercolour techniques to replicate the delicate textures and washes of the original miniatures. The challenge extended to animating the characters, ensuring that their design echoed the same level of intricacy and authenticity. The process involved creating swaying trees, detailed leaves, and architecture that adhered to the Pahari style, which required extensive research and precise execution.
Understanding the mastery of the original artists was crucial. By immersing ourselves in their style and replicating their meticulous attention to detail, we gained insight into their artistic vision and skill. Incorporating minute details, such as birds and animals, provided a deeper appreciation of the Indian artists' observant nature and creativity. This dedication to detail and authenticity is evident throughout the film.
Ultimately, this film is a transformative experience. It unfolds the story with the delicate grace and beauty of Pahari art, offering viewers a fresh perspective on how traditional artistry can breathe life into a narrative.
