Indian Storytelling Redefining Global Hero-Villain Narratives

Shankar, a creative professional, talks about how Indian storytelling is different from Western stories.

In the West, stories are often about good guys versus bad guys.

But in Indian traditions, stories are more complex.

They ask why the villain is bad and what happened to them.

Shankar uses this approach in his work, like in 'Devil May Cry,' where he shows the villain's perspective.

He believes this makes stories more interesting and relatable.

He also talks about how he broke into Hollywood and his goal to bring adult animation to America, which he did with 'Castlevania.'

Shankar values hard work and collaboration, doing many drafts to get the story right.

He thinks the best stories come from understanding different perspectives and not just being clever for the sake of it.