Meet Nihal Ruparel, the Whiz Kid Taking the Creative World by Storm

At just 23, he has achieved wild success as a visual storyteller and entrepreneur.

Nihal Ruparel’s meteoric rise from hobbyist videographer to founder of a leading creative house is inspirational and instructive. Unlike many creative professionals who stumble into videography and filmmaking in college or beyond, Nihal Ruparel discovered his passion early on.

In his late teens, Nihal Ruparel began scoring major branding campaigns and fashion editorials across India. Nihal’s big break came when he shot Superdry’s national launch, after which it became a sought-after name shooting for leading brands like Cadbury Jockey and Maybelline.

His style blended rich Indian artistic tradition with contemporary fashion and commercial aesthetics. His success took him abroad to learn from top videographers worldwide. Immersing himself in diverse visual cultures expanded his perspective tremendously. He synthesized eclectic influences from Asia, America, and Europe to develop his own distinct style. By 2022, Nihal Ruparel had the reputation and vision to found his own media company. He launched Atmosphere alongside other top creative talents to produce premium visual content fusing branding, culture, and entertainment.

Under his direction, Atmosphre creates compelling film and music video content for commercial clients and artistic projects globally. In little over a year, the company has collaborated with major international clients in the US like Sheraton, luxury brands such as Bulgari, and pop stars including Post Malone. Their work has featured across Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and more. Still just 23, Nihal Ruparel now spearheads a world-class creative house making its mark from India to LA and beyond. 

His stratospheric success holds lessons for any young creative looking to turn passion into a profession. He started early, put in the work, and immersed himself in learning from others. With self-belief, drive, and a fresh perspective, he made his mark on the world stage doing what he loves. His journey shows having a major career impact at a young age is achievable when you wholeheartedly commit.