Indian Art, Literature, and Cinema Depictions of Extraterrestrial Life

The Rigveda, the oldest of the four Vedas, contains hymns that mention beings from other worlds.

The Mahabharata tells the story of Karna, a warrior who is believed to be the son of the sun god Surya.

M.F. Husain was a renowned Indian artist who created several paintings depicting extraterrestrial landscapes.

Midnight's Children, written by Salman Rushdie, tells the story of a group of children born at the stroke of midnight on the day of India's independence, who possess special powers, including the ability to communicate with extraterrestrials.

Koi... Mil Gaya is a science fiction film that tells the story of Rohit, a young man who befriends an alien named Jadoo.

CID, a popular Indian crime drama series, has featured several episodes that deal with extraterrestrial life.

Nagraj is a popular Indian comic book superhero who is an alien from the planet Naglok.

The Jungle Book, an animated film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, features the character of King Louie, an orangutan who believes he is descended from extraterrestrials.

Ra.One is an Indian action-adventure video game that features the character of Ra.One, an alien who comes to Earth to destroy it.

A.R. Rahman, a renowned Indian composer, has written a song called 'Extraterrestrial' for the film Enthiran.

Odissi, a classical Indian dance form, has a repertoire of dances that are inspired by the concept of extraterrestrial life.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, a play by William Shakespeare, features a character named Puck, who is a mischievous fairy who interacts with extraterrestrial beings.

The National Museum, New Delhi has an exhibit on extraterrestrial life that showcases artifacts and information related to the search for extraterrestrial life.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is involved in the search for extraterrestrial life through its various space missions and research programs.