Why good work alone never bought you a seat at Bollywood’s top table
Jaaved Jaaferi has spent four decades being universally acknowledged as one of the most gifted performers Bollywood has ever produced and just as universally overlooked when the industry's inner circle was handing out leading man status.…
CASE STUDY: How a publicist botched up Sayali Bhagat’s PR job
There was a phase when Sayali Bhagat seemed poised for a steady Bollywood rise.
Tall, articulate and instantly recognisable after winning the Femina Miss India World title in 2004, Sayali entered the Hindi film industry carrying the kind…
Bollywood PR tricks that manipulate media every day
Bollywood PR agencies are masters of subtle manipulation, and their tricks are woven into the daily rhythm of entertainment coverage. These tactics are not whispered rumours but well‑documented practices that explain how visibility,…
Independent music in India is having its moment
For decades, the Indian music industry operated on a single, well-worn track. Film soundtracks ruled, ghazals had their loyal following, and classical music held its cultural ground. But the business of music in India has shifted in ways…
Anil Kapoor is no Rajinikanth? Looks dated in Subedaar trailer?
The trailer for Prime Video's Subedaar dropped recently, and the internet has opinions. The film, set to release on March 5, stars 69-year-old Anil Kapoor as a retired soldier named Arjun Maurya who finds himself up against an illegal…
Bollywood’s new negative PR playbook exposed
For decades, negative publicity in Bollywood moved at the pace of print cycles and television bulletins. A controversy surfaced, a journalist called for comment, a clarification appeared the next day, and by the following week…
Top best PR agencies in Bollywood
The top best PR agencies in Bollywood are led by a few distinguished names that have shaped the industry with their expertise, legacy, and long-standing relationships with celebrities and film projects. Here is the list:
Dale Bhagwagar…
Why more than 94% of Bollywood is jobless
According to industry surveys, more than 94 per cent of professionals tied to Bollywood are out of work or scraping by on erratic projects. It is a number that rattles the surface glamour and forces a hard look at what truly buys security…
Top Bollywood PR agencies will now enter an age of revolution and risk
A midnight scandal. A trending hashtag. A career on the brink. This is not just another story about a celebrity in crisis. This is the frontline of a war that is reshaping Bollywood PR forever.
The trigger is clear. Old power is…
7 PR lessons from Aamir Khan that boost money power and trust
Aamir Khan’s journey offers seven clear no-nonsense PR lessons that put money front and centre and quietly radiate success, confidence, power and appeal. Each one is a proven move that blends commercial sense with strategic discipline and…