New Delhi: The Hollywood Reporter India, a publication under RPSG Lifestyle Media, has announced the appointment of Anupama Chopra as its new Editor, effective August 16, 2024. Chopra, a seasoned film critic and National Award-winning author, brings over three decades of experience in cinema journalism. She is also the Chairperson of the Film Critics’ Guild and the Director of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
“We are delighted to have Anupama Chopra lead The Hollywood Reporter India as its Editor,” said Avarna Jain, Chairperson of RPSG Lifestyle Media. “She is a well-respected name in the film-making fraternity and a much-loved movie critic. We look forward to seeing her lead THR India to become the country’s first platform that unites filmmaking across languages, regions, and platforms.”
Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Co-Editor-in-Chief at The Hollywood Reporter, USA, expressed enthusiasm about Chopra’s appointment, stating, “Our partnership with RPSG Lifestyle Media underscores our commitment to a growing global audience, and we look forward to the year ahead.”
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Maer Roshan, Co-Editor-in-Chief at The Hollywood Reporter, USA, echoed this sentiment, highlighting Chopra’s significant talent and passion. “Anupama brings talent and passion that will undoubtedly enrich our content and deepen our connection with the dynamic and rapidly evolving international entertainment industry,” he said.
Anupama Chopra’s extensive background includes contributions to international publications such as The New York Times, Variety, and Sight and Sound. She has also authored notable books, including “King of Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema,” which earned a spot on the Editor’s Choice list of the New York Times Sunday Book Review and has been translated into multiple languages, including German, Indonesian, and Polish.
Expressing her excitement about the new role, Chopra remarked, “I’ve long admired The Hollywood Reporter for its incisive and informative journalism, the singular mix of high and low, and, of course, the sparkling roundtables. It is thrilling to be the first Editor of The Hollywood Reporter India. The Indian film industry is a mammoth, brilliant, fertile, and flamboyant space, and I look forward to capturing some of that magic on our platforms.”
With Anupama Chopra at the helm, The Hollywood Reporter India aims to become a leading platform for uniting the diverse filmmaking landscape of India, spanning various languages, regions, and platforms. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in enriching the publication’s content and broadening its reach within the dynamic global entertainment industry.
