Moderator: Where Advertising Meets Cinema with Tarsem Singh Ayappa KM is the Director and Co-founder of Early Man Film, a Mumbai-based production company, known for his offbeat directing style, unusual casting, satirical humour and strong visual aesthetic. Starting as a copywriter at Orchard Advertising before moving to MTV, Ayappa honed the quirky sensibilities that would shape his work as a director. He later co-founded Early Man Film, directing notable campaigns including

Key Speaker: Advertising That Lives Beyond Stardom Aamir Khan is one of the most renowned actors, filmmakers and producers in Indian cinema, known for his meticulous approach to his craft and his ability to take on diverse roles, earning him the enduring moniker “Mr. Perfectionist.” With a career spanning nearly four decades, his work has earned numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards, nine Filmfare Awards and an AACTA Award. He has also received two of India