Namit Malhotra, best known today for spearheading the ambitious Ramayana project, recently shared insights into one of the most defining moments of his career—his involvement in the Oscar-winning visual effects for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar.
Malhotra, the CEO of DNEG (Double Negative), one of the world’s leading VFX and animation companies, played a pivotal role in delivering the groundbreaking visuals that made Interstellar a cinematic masterpiece. The film, released in 2014, won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, largely thanks to the stunning portrayal of black holes, wormholes, and other cosmic phenomena—crafted with scientific accuracy and artistic imagination.
In a recent interview, Malhotra described the experience as “a turning point” not only for his company but for Indian talent on the global stage. “Interstellar wasn’t just a film; it was a monumental challenge. Christopher Nolan is a visionary who pushes boundaries, and we had to match that with innovation and precision,” he said.
He emphasized how working with Nolan demanded a deep commitment to realism. “We collaborated with theoretical physicist Kip Thorne to ensure that the visuals of the black hole ‘Gargantua’ were not just beautiful, but scientifically plausible. That kind of creative rigor was rare—and unforgettable.”
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Now leading the VFX-heavy mythological epic Ramayana, Malhotra is channeling that same passion for detail and scale. “Having been part of Interstellar has shaped how I approach storytelling today. With Ramayana, we are merging cutting-edge technology with a deeply rooted Indian narrative. It’s about raising the bar.”
With DNEG having worked on multiple Hollywood blockbusters including Tenet, Inception, Dune, and Oppenheimer, Namit Malhotra continues to be a torchbearer for Indian excellence in global cinema—proving that talent knows no borders when ambition is backed by innovation.
