
Jairaj Padmanabhan is a seasoned writer with over 16 years of experience in media and advertising, having worked with agencies like Ogilvy, Lintas, and Mudra. He is now an independent writer, with notable work in both film and television. He is the creator, scriptwriter, and songwriter for the successful 3D animation web series Jay Jay: The Chosen One on Showmax Africa, which became the platform's highest-streamed series in its target demographic.
His writing credits also include several feature film projects, such as an untitled Hindi film with director Jeethu Joseph (Drishyam) and a film produced by Uplifting Cinemas, both set to go into production in 2025. He has also written the television serial Hey! Yehi Toh Hai Woh for Star One, where he introduced the popular character "Lucky." A published poet and short story writer, Jairaj's short story "Invisible Touch" is part of the anthology Urban Shots – The Love Collection.
Jairaj Padmanabhan continues to make his mark as a versatile writer, with a focus on storytelling excellence across different formats.