Kalpana Chawla Sparks A Revolution In Storytelling: Zindabad Studio Pioneers A New Era In Filmmaking

An exclusive interview with Director Pratik Chitalia reveals how cutting-edge AI, authentic narratives, and a passion for real heroes are redefining premium filmmaking. Kalpana Chawla’s awe-inspiring journey ignited Zindabad Studio’s mission to revolutionize storytelling. This Women’s Day, they unveiled a tribute that wasn’t just a visual experiment—it was a bold statement: “No more fake heroes when we can bring alive the real ones.” The studio is already bringing legendary figures like Bose, Bhagat Singh, Azad, and Gandhi back to life through AI, proving they’re not just talking about the future—they’re creating it right now.

Inside Zindabad Studio: A Conversation with the Founders

Pratik Chitalia, Director

"After 25 years as an editor—working on films like Rang Rasiya, Manjhi: The Mountain Man and Mere Desh Ki Dharti —my goal was always to make my own films, tell the stories that I want to tell. Now with the help of AI, it’s an opportunity to bring those stories to life and I have the freedom to create without big-budget backers. I started learning AI in 2022, and now the tech has evolved so fast that soon, anyone with a vision and a story can make full-fledged films from home. That doesn’t mean I don’t love shooting on location with a passionate crew and actors—I do. But AI is here and ignoring it is like refusing to switch to smartphones because you love your landline—good luck with that."

"People always resist change. When film cameras disappeared, everyone was like, ‘Digital ka feel nahi aata!’ Today, film rolls belong in museums. The same thing happened with YouTube.

We all underestimated the Youtubers, today they are celebrities in their own right. New technology always pushes our brains to think in a different way. Learning and Unlearning is a constant process, similarly, Gen AI is just another tool and medium, like VFX or animation, but because it’s moving so fast, people are panicking. Synthetic content is already here, it’s only getting bigger, and whether you love it or hate it, the times are changing."

Pratik’s perspective is not just about AI—it’s about embracing the future while staying rooted in the craft of filmmaking.

Satarupa, Producer

"As a woman, launching Legend Forever on Women’s Day felt like the perfect moment.

Zindabad Studio is just six months old, but we’ve been anything but idle. Over these months, we’ve been deep in production— since we are also servicing clients like Zee Studios as well as working on an international feature film, and now gearing up for Legends Forever. It’s been a whirlwind, but that’s the beauty of AI—the speed, the efficiency, the way it shifts the entire production landscape. Budgets that once seemed impossible are now manageable, and ideas that felt out of reach are suddenly within grasp. This is just the beginning, and the way AI is evolving, the future of filmmaking is only getting more exciting for us."

So, Zindabad Studio isn’t just an AI content studio —it’s about innovation across the board.

Pratik has directed acclaimed immersive shows like Spirit of Himachal and Flyover Punjab in which he has used 360° filmmaking, and VR experiences. Now, he is also directing a horror show in which he is using Holographic Projections, Unreal Engine, and projection mapping apart from generative AI. So ya, for us, technology is just a medium to craft the narrative but we are storytellers at the heart.”

We believe that as AI evolves, the day isn’t far when a kid sitting in their bedroom could create a blockbuster. As the digital landscape evolves, Zindabad Studio continues to lead the charge, proving that true storytelling is timeless—even in a world of rapid technological change.

India’s First AI Mini-Series – Tribute to Legends | Launched on Women’s Day - 8th March

India’s first AI-powered mini-series, Tribute to Legends, a groundbreaking storytelling experience that brings the lives of iconic personalities to the screen in a way never seen before.

Presented by Zindabad Studio, this series pioneers AI-driven filmmaking, blending technology with compelling narratives to honor legendary figures. Episode 1 Launched on March 8, International Women’s Day, featuring Kalpana Chawla—a tribute to her inspiring journey and legacy.