Adi Shankar moved to America just before 9/11, shaping his identity during a tumultuous time. His journey from a nomadic childhood in various cities culminated in a successful career in Hollywood as a producer, with notable films like 'The Grey' and 'Lone Survivor.' Shankar's latest project, 'Devil May Cry,' reflects personal themes of loss and the search for healing, mirroring his adolescent experiences. The show premiered on Netflix, and Shankar embraced its protagonist's persona at a WWE event, highlighting the interplay between his identity and creative expression.
Season 1 is about how we all lost something as children, and we spend the rest of our lives trying to reclaim it or find it or heal from it.
Suddenly, it was difficult growing up brown in America. Adi Shankar's experiences reflect how personal identity intersects with cultural narrative and media.
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