Roshan Abbas
- himanshu105
- Mar 26
- 1 min read
Roshan Abbas is a multifaceted media and entertainment professional with over 25 years of experience spanning radio, television, theatre, events, and brand activations. A celebrated orator, storyteller, and entrepreneur, he has built a legacy of innovation across industries.
Roshan began his career as a radio and TV host, earning seven national awards, including three RAPA Awards and a Screen Award for Best TV Host. He later expanded into events and experiential marketing, founding Encompass in 1999—a pioneering agency that quickly became one of India’s largest and most awarded BTL marketing firms. In 2008, WPP acquired a stake in Encompass, solidifying its position as a market leader.
His directorial journey led him to Bollywood, where he made his feature film debut in 2011 under Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. A passionate advocate for storytelling, Roshan co-founded Kommune, a thriving collective for performance artists, and launched the Spoken Festival, a global platform for storytelling, poetry, and spoken word.
Beyond entertainment, Roshan is a strategic investor and entrepreneur, playing a key role in the growth of The Glitch, a leading digital agency that later partnered with VMLY&R. He is also an angel investor with the Global Super Angels Forum and serves on the advisory board of Slam Out Loud, an initiative that brings arts education to underserved children.
Whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in the boardroom, he remains a dynamic force in the creative industry. Social Media Handles: Instagram: roshan1970