Subhranil Dhar is a self-taught Indian animator, creative director, sculptor, and storyteller whose creative journey began in the tea gardens of West Bengal.
Growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, he transformed rejection and isolation into raw creativity, instinct, and spiritual resilience.

His debut feature screenplay, Hercules and Me, is inspired by his true story — a film that transforms dyslexia, courage, and childhood rebellion into cinematic myth.
The project has been officially recognized and endorsed by leading organizations for inclusive education and neurodiversity awareness:

Oudervereniging Balans (Netherlands) – one of Europe’s foremost parent associations for children with learning differences.

Alpha to Omega Global (India) – pioneers in inclusive education and teacher training.

Maharashtra Dyslexia Association (India) – a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), connecting the project to a global advocacy network.

NCERT–CIET (Govt. of India) – invited Resource Person for national webinars on inclusive education and neurodiversity.

ChangeINKK Foundation – recognized advocate for inclusive storytelling and creative awareness.

The screenplay has already achieved multiple international recognitions, including:

🏆 Award Winner – Bangkok Movie Awards 2025
🏆 Award Winner – Florence Film Awards 2025
🏆 Award Winner – Global Indie Filmmaker Awards 2025
🎬 Finalist – Asian Independent Film Festival 2025
🎖️ Honorable Mention – Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival 2025
🌍 Official Selections across the USA, UK, and Europe.

Drawn from lived experiences, Hercules and Me is both an intimate legacy and a universal journey — sculpted from memory, myth, and survival.
It speaks to families, educators, and neurodivergent communities around the world who believe that every unseen child carries a hero within.