Sanjay Gupta (born December 7, 1966) is an Indian comic book writer, editor, the studio head and Founder of Raj comics and is considered to be father of Indian Superheroes.
Sanjay Gupta is one of the key people of Raj Comics, along with his brothers Manoj Gupta and Manish Gupta, He created the characters Nagraj, Doga, Bhokal, Yoddha, it is Nagraj who was the first superhero of India.
Early life and family Sanjay Gupta was born on December 7, 1966, in New Delhi, India. He is the son of Rajkumar Gupta, the founder of Raja Pocket Books. Alongside his brothers, Manoj Gupta and Manish Gupta, Sanjay co-founded Raj Comics in 1986. The trio aimed to create original Indian superheroes, leading to the establishment of a distinctive Indian comic book universe.
Publishing career Early career After completing his education in 1984, Sanjay Gupta joined his father's publishing business, Raja Pocket Books, which was known for pulp-fiction novels. In 1986, leveraging their experience, Sanjay and his brothers launched Raj Comics, focusing on Indian superheroes. Their first creation was Nagraj, a character inspired by Indian mythology and folklore.
Alpha Book Publishers and Raj Comics By Sanjay Gupta was formed on 26 October 2020 on auspicious day of Vijayadashami as successor of Raja Pocket Books and Raj Comics and fondly known as RCSG among Comic Fans.
RCSG has been serving their fans with number of original titles as well as quality reprints of comics originally published by Raj Comics since 1986.
List Of Published Original Comics Issue No.YEARComic TitleArtistAuthorHeroSeriesNotes12021Aadi ParvHemant KumarNitin MishraNagraj, Doga, KobiNaag Granth #1Narak Nashak Nagraj22021Naag PralayAdil Khan PathanNitin MishraNagraj & TausiPralay Ka Devta #1Post-Yugarambh Nagraj32021TrapHemant Kumar, Sushant PandaMandar GangeleChandika / DhruvaNeo #1Follow up to Code Name Comet42021Dosh-PoornaNaresh KumarAnurag SinghBheriaShuddhikaran #1Follow up to Amar-Prem Series52021Kachra PetiDildeep SinghSanjay Gupta, Vivek MohanDogaRakta-Katha #162022Aboora Ka TilismSushant PandaAnurag Singh, Sushant PandaAshwaRaj & BankeLalAshwa-Samrat BankeLal #172022Kisne Jhapad Mara Dhruv KoSushant PandaAnurag SinghMuti-StarrerHasya HindolaRaj Kids Universe82022Meri SonuDildeep SinghSanjay Gupta, Vivek MohanDogaRakta-Katha #292022AadhipatyaNaresh KumarAnurag SinghBheriaShuddhikaran #2Follow up to Amar-Prem Series102022Naag ParvHemant KumarNitin MishraNagraj, Doga, KobiNaag Granth #2Narak Nashak Nagraj112022Kutta PantiGaurav ShrivastavTarun Kumar WahiDogaSwamiBhakt Rakhwale #1Simultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG122022PunarUthaanDildeep SinghAnurag SinghMuti-StarrerPunarUthaan #1Simultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG132022Bodi Wala ThanedaarSunil DasturiaNitin MishraBankeLalThanedaar Series #1Simultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG142022Happy Valentines DaySushant PandaMandar GangeleMuti-StarrerRaj Kids Universe152022Prakoshth Ke KaidiHemant KumarAnurag Singh, Mandar GangeleMuti-StarrerSarvnayak Vistar #5Simultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG162022Naag PralopAdil Khan PathanNitin MishraNagraj & TausiPralay Ka Devta #2Post-Yugarambh Nagraj172022Mrityu-RathiLalit SinghNitin MishraBhokalAgnipath Series #1First Bhokal Solo comics after 11 Years182022Balidaan TumharaDildeep SinghSanjay Gupta, Vivek MohanDogaRakta-Katha #3192022Ran-BheriNaresh KumarAnurag SinghBheriaShuddhikaran #3Follow up to Amar-Prem Series202022SarvGrahanHemant KumarNitin MishraMuti-StarrerSarvnayak #13Simultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG212022ShankhNaadDildeep Singh, Vinod KumarNitin Mishra, Anurag SinghMuti-StarrerPunarUthaan #2Simultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG222022SarvAyuddhSarvnayak #14Simultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG232022Taru TilismSushant PandaAnurag Singh, Sushant PandaAshwaRaj & BankeLalAshwa-Samrat BankeLal #2242022SarvSamarSarvnayak #15Simultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG252022Agni-KhandLalit SinghNitin MishraBhokalAgnipath Series #2262022Sarva Manokamna SiddhiBankeLalSimultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG272022Bhool Gaya RajaSushant PandaTarun Kumar WahiBankeLalSimultaneously released by rival publisher RCMG292022DAYAN MAA [DIGEST]REPRINTThrill-Horror-Suspense302022Aranyak ParvHemant KumarNitin MishraNagraj, Doga, KobiNaag Granth #3Narak Nashak Nagraj302022KHURRAT [DIGEST]REPRINTThrill-Horror-Suspense312022ROTDI [DIGEST]REPRINTThrill-Horror-Suspense322022StreebhuDhruvaShakti-Roopa #1332023AtikramanNaresh KumarAnurag SinghBheriaShuddhikaran #4Follow up to Amar-Prem Series342022Yog NidraBankeLal352023Halkaan HoDildeep SinghSanjay Gupta, Vivek MohanDogaRakta-Katha #4362022SindhuNaadDhruvaShakti-Roopa #2372023Swarn GranthAshwa-Samrat BankeLal #3382023Mrityu-RoopaDhruvaShakti-Roopa #3392023Kaun Bada JhapadbaazSushant PandaAnurag SinghMuti-StarrerHasya HindolaRaj Kids Universe402023Kutta GhatiDogaSwamiBhakt Rakhwale #2412023Ardha-SatyaAnupam SinhaNitin MishraNagrajSheel-Bhanga #1422023SankramitNaresh KumarAnurag SinghBheriaShuddhikaran #5Follow up to Amar-Prem Series432023Sthapatya KhandSarvanayak442023Ja Vadh KarDildeep SinghSanjay Gupta, Vivek MohanDogaRakta-Katha #5452023Halahal ParvNaag Granth #4Narak Nashak Nagraj462023AtiriktankHemant KumarTarun Kumar WahiNagrajMrityubhoomi + Vishaili472023Dog PromiseDogaSwamiBhakt Rakhwale #3482023Ret Ka ShahenshahSarvnayak Vistar #6492023UllanghanBheria502024KalantarAdil Khan Pathan, Sanjay ValechaNitin Mishra, Anurag SinghMulti-StarrerPunarUtthan#3512024Bhago Jhapad aayaMandaar Gangele, Anurag SinghMulti-Starrer522024Ashwasamrath BankelalAshwaRaj & BankelalAhswa-Samrat Bankelal #4532024MahabhiyogAnurag SinghBheria542024Hoo ou ou returnsThrill, Horror, Suspense552024Ground ZeroMandaar GangeleDhruva
Writer and creator Mr. Sanjay Gupta was a huge fan of superheroes since childhood and always wanted to give India a homegrown superhero universe. His passion lead him develop the legendary Raj Comics Superhero Universe, as his passion led him to create the greatest and most-loved Indian superheroes like Nagraj, Doga, Bhokal, Parmanu, Tiranga, Anthony, Ashwaraj, Inspector Steel and several others.
Rise to Stardom - Nagraj Sanjay Gupta and Manoj Gupta created Nagraj who is a fictional superhero appearing in Indian comic books published by Raj Kumar Gupta under Raja Pocket Books in the late 1980s by Rajkumar Gupta. Nagraj first appeared in the comics Nagraj GENL #14 which was written by Parshuram Sharma and illustrated by Pratap Mullick.Nagraj is believed to have been inspired by the mythological Ichchhadhari Nag (shapeshifting snakes) and historical Vishmanushya . His stories create a rich blend of mythology, fantasy, magic, and science fiction. Over the time nagraj attainted a rich fandom.
Films In 2014, Anurag Kashyap had spoken about making a film on Doga—a vigilante killing machine in the style of Marvel Comics' The Punisher—but the project was shelved after his Bombay Velvet flopped. Raj Comics co-founder and studio head Sanjay Gupta says "Bollywood is yet to warm up to the idea of licensing comic book characters that come with detailed universes and visuals ready for the screen. We want to start with animated Web series first. We are expecting to make our first live-action film the year after." In December 2017, Raj Comics organized special screening of their horror film Aadamkhor at Nagraj Janmotsav event, Delhi. Aadamkhor is based on comic of the same name published by Raj Comics in 1992. Raj comics has released Aadamkhor on YouTube on 24 May 2018.
It was also announced in December 2019, that Ranveer Singh was in reports to play Nagraj in a film produced by Karan Johar. Looking forward to their film in 2022.
These announcement has been done from time to time but till now no movie has been released. There is statement by Anurag Kashyap on media that due to high expectation of publisher on stakes. It is impossible to work with them. Generations has been past and still there is zero chances of getting see these Raj Comics Superheroes in Big screen.
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External links Raj Comics by Sanjay Gupta.