India’s rich heritage and diversity have long shaped its stories, ideas and creative expression. Today, the growing international resonance of Indian storytelling reflects the country’s expanding cultural presence and the ability of its creative voices to connect across geographies and contexts. This conversation brings together leading voices from across the creative ecosystem to examine what is driving this momentum and how India can build on it to create enduring IP, deepen cultural influence and strengthen its soft power on the world stage.
Moderator: Naman Ramachandran, Asia Editor, Variety
Panellists
● Shoojit Sircar, Director
● Ram Madhvani, Filmmaker
● Vani Tripathi Tikoo, Actor & Producer
● Rima Das, Filmmaker
● Ranveer Brar, Celebrity Chef, Author and Actor
● Ruchir Tiwari, Chief Cluster Officer – Hindi Movie Channels, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd
● Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director, Original Films, Netflix India