Founded by a group of childhood friends from Chandannagar, West Bengal, Iksa Studios began as a shared dream to redefine the perception of Indian storytelling on the global creative map. From its humble beginning, the studio has now expanded its presence to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Guwahati, assembling a world-class team of creators and technologists dedicated to shaping the future of Indian entertainment.
At the core of Iksa’s strength lies its founding team — a collective of passionate professionals with international experience across animation, gaming, and film.
Soham Chakraborty, the co-founder and creative art director comes with over 7 years of European animation experience, Soham has contributed to acclaimed productions under Cartoon Saloon, Folivari and Apple TV. His mastery of visual storytelling now defines Iksa’s creative direction.
Deb Kumar Ghosh who also heads Operations Director ensures operational excellence, financial stability, and long-term growth strategies for the studio.
Saikat Roy who heads the Technical & Gaming worked on global gaming giants like Battlefield, Gotham Knights, Destiny, and Warframe, Saikat Roy brings deep technical and creative expertise to Iksa’s production pipelines.
Mriganka Bhuyan, also a Gobelins graduate, worked on projects like Scavengers Reign, Baahubali: The Animated Series, and Common Side Effects showcasing his storytelling brilliance, which now drives Iksa’s narrative and cinematic design.
Deepak Chandra Mohan with over 7 years of experience in Hollywood animation at Illumination Mac Guff on films like Despicable Me and Migration, brings world-class animation craftsmanship to Iksa.
Bratati Ghosh works as a strong managerial backbone, she ensures that the creative output meets both deadlines and Iksa’s high-quality standards.
Aritra Das, the newest addition to the team, brings live-action production expertise, managing budgets, client relations, and promotion with precision and vision.
“Iksa Studios currently balances commercial animation projects with the development of original intellectual properties (IPs) in both animation and gaming. Its flagship project, Blade of Indus, is a game inspired by the rich mythos of the Indian subcontinent — reimagined with cinematic storytelling and modern gameplay for global audiences. The studio also has multiple new IPs under active development, each exploring different aspects of India’s vast cultural and artistic legacy,” informs Aritra Das.
In 2025, Iksa Studios (BRIDZD Digital Pvt. Ltd.) was selected by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) cohorts in both Hyderabad and the North East region. This recognition marks a major milestone — positioning Iksa among India’s most promising creative-tech startups and unlocking new opportunities for innovation, funding, and international collaboration.
Looking forward, Iksa Studios envisions a hybrid future — building both service partnerships with global studios and original IPs that represent the next generation of Indian creativity. With a growing team of globally experienced artists, animators, and technologists, the studio’s mission remains clear:
Iksa’s latest gaming app, Forging Legends: The World of Blade of Indus, is set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. “This is a narrative-driven action-adventure game that reimagines India’s earliest myths through a grounded, emotional lens. Players step into the role of Shakti, a warrior gifted with the power of seven mystical Chakras, as she fights to protect her people from an encroaching darkness and foreign invaders,” says Soham.
“Developed by our studio using Unreal Engine, the game blends visceral melee combat with spiritual power, drawing from centuries-old traditions and timeless heroism. Beyond its action, Blade of Indus aims to celebrate the cultural
