Ekabhuya which means 'being one' in Sanskrit was formed when two engineers quit their stable jobs to pursue their dreams. Shivangi Ranawat and Janmeet Singh, both classmates at animation school slogged tirelessly for three months before their first creation 'Alchemy' was out. Shivangi who hails from a small town in Rajasthan, jokes about how she followed the norm and studied science. Animation was only a hobby she took while in college which turned into a passion. It is not easy to tread on the path that is not so sought after, but this team worked hard and their first project got rave reviews including a Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Alchemy is a musical story about India's billions, their life, experiences, the inherent connect between spirituality and the leap towards progress. This short video bagged them multiple awards and nominations both at the national and international level.
Their expertise lies in picking folklore, tales from villages, local experiences and turning them into stunning musical stories. Funky Pawa is a beautiful rendition of a pied piper that comes to life in the desert of Kutch. Kaccho Gadulo is another of their off beaten yet mesmerizing creation. It tells you the vibrant story of the diverse culture of India through a child's imagination. This team is not just about music videos. They create finest animation films, illustrated art and online content. The core team of this firecracker of an organization is a combined strength that helped them succeed. Shivangi is an avid lover of stories and has impeccable taste in art creativity, Janmeet is a 2d artist, musician and animator. His exceptional sound and narration skills are an asset. Vishesh gets the much needed encyclopedic knowledge in technology, gaming and animation to the table.
It was huge leap for them to leave their jobs and start a production that required a lot of funds. They were persistent and used most of their savings in the first project and it paid off. Alchemy their first project won them their first ever Dada Saheb Phalke Award for which most filmmakers wait a lifetime. A series of international awards and nominations followed. At the Indian Film Festival Los Angeles, the jury was all praises for this young team, and their film Alchemy." Culturally rooted and formally inventive, this film used mixed media to create one of a kind film going experience. " With over 30 national and international awards and nominations, they are slowly coming to the scene.
The core belief of this organization is to work as a family of artists on technical innovation, creativity and excellence. In the words of one of the founders, Shivangi Ranawat, their aim is to create a colloborative story telling culture with a unique voice. The numerous awards, international travel has given them the opportunity to work and learn from the finest in the business and take their work to the next level. Story-telling wasn't their brain child but to craft ancient folklore into modern videos and still keep its identity is what Ekabhuya is all about. Read their story at http://www.ekabhuya.com/ and see magic come alive.
