Sanjay Patel is an American animator, illustrator and author who has worked in the animation department of various projects, most of them animated films released by Pixar.
He also authored Ramayana: Divine Loophole, lending a whimsical illustration style and lighthearted voice to the Hindu epicRamayana.[7][8]
Patel also created Ghee Happy, a brand that celebrates Indian mythology and culture through design and storytelling[9] and produces books, exhibits, and apparel. The animated show reimagines Hindu deities as little kids discovering their powers in the titular deity daycare. The series was picked up by Netflix Animation in 2019. However, the series was dropped due to leadership changes at Netflix Animation. In 2023, Ghee Happy was later reworked as an online series for YouTube.[10][11]
In June 2024, it was announced that Patel was developing an animated film with Warner Bros Animation. Titled Bad Karma, the movie follows the young demon princess Chandra and the legendary demi-god Hanuman on a epic tale about courage, loyalty and an unlikely friendship.[12]
Filmography
The Simpsons (TV Series) (character layout artist - 2 episodes)