Anupama Chopra Anupama Chopra is a renowned Indian film critic, author, and podcast host.

Anupama Chopra

CULTURAL COMMENTATOR, AUTHOR, FILM JOURNALIST
Anupama Chopra is National Award–Winning Writer Exploring Storytelling, Craft, and Creative Leadership
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Location
Location

mumbai

Language
Language

english, hindi

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

10+ years

Talks About
Talks About

communications, storytelling masterclass, creativity, women-in-leadership, culture

About Anupama Chopra

Anupama Chopra is a famous figure in the entertainment industry. She is also a celebrated author, talk show host, film critics and journalist. Anupama is the former Film Critic of India Today which is a leading news magazine, and has authored several books on Indian and international cinema. She is also the founder of the popular online film review website, Film Companion, and has been a regular commentator on various TV shows, discussing the latest trends and happenings in Bollywood and the film industry. Anupama is known for her profound and interesting commentary and her ability to inspire audiences with her stories and experiences.

Book Anupama Chopra as a motivational as she can speak about her years of experience in the film industry. From her conversations with some of the biggest Bollywood stars to how she became a successful businesswoman, she can speak about various topics. She is a known face in the world of podcasts, YouTube and talk show and has interviewed various celebrities. You can hire Anupama Chopra as a motivational speaker to make your event a grand success.

Beyond reviews, she is admired for her ability to decode storytelling itself, exploring what makes narratives move hearts and minds. Her interviews are insightful, empathetic, and deeply human, making her one of the most trusted cultural commentators in the country. Latest role of Anupama Chpra is the chief editor of Hollywood Reporter which is as on November 2025. 

As a motivational and keynote speaker, Anupama Chopra speaks on storytelling, creativity, leadership, media evolution, and building credibility in a noisy digital world. Her sessions are reflective, insightful, and deeply inspiring—making her an exceptional choice for literature festivals, leadership summits, media forums, and corporate events.

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Career Highlights and Achievements of Anupama Chopra

National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema

Awarded the National Film Award for her debut book Sholay

Author of Influential Cinema Books

Authored acclaimed books like King of Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan etc

Founder – Film Companion

Founded Film Companion, a pan-India digital platform

Director – MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

Served as Director of Mumbai Academy of the (MAMI) Film Festival

Host – The Front Row with Anupama Chopra (TV)

Hosted the popular weekly film review talk show on Star World

International Film Journalist

Written extensively for international publications like The New York Times etc

Contributing Editor – Vogue India

Serves as a contributing editor to Vogue India

Host – Film Companion Podcast & YouTube Shows

Hosts the highly popular YouTube & podcast series The Front Row

Influential Voice in Indian Cinema

Recognised as one of the most influential film critics and commentators in India

Leadership in Digital Film Journalism

Continued expansion of Film Companion across regional languages

Sought-after Speaker & Moderator

Regularly invited as a keynote speaker, panel moderator & masterclass leader

Why Anupama Chopra ?

Anupama Chopra is one of India’s foremost authorities on cinema with a distinguished career spanning print, TV, and digital platforms. She has been a film critic since 1993 for major outlets like NDTV and India Today, written extensively for The Hollywood Reporter India, The New York Times, Variety, and Sight & Sound \nHer first book, Sholay: The Making of a Classic, won the National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema
Anupama brings narrative depth and perspective to her storytelling. From her award‑winning books like King of Bollywood (on Shah Rukh Khan) to Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: The Making of a Blockbuster, she offers nuanced perspectives on the creative and cultural roots of Indian cinema.Her writing is celebrated for being accessible, insightful, and emotionally engaging.
She served as the festival director of the prestigious Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival from 2015 to mid‑2024, elevating its stature & programming significantly. She also chaired the Film Critics Guild and founded Film Companion Studios, shaping independent, quality film journalism in India
With an MA in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School (where she earned top honors) and a BA in English Literature from Bombay University, Anupama combines global education with grounded cultural insight, global writing for international publications adds depth and credibility to her talks.
Anupama’s delivery style is warm yet incisive—she brings cinematic insight to broader themes: leadership, creativity, culture, and resilience. Her skillful narrative structure and ability to connect emotional, cultural, and professional arcs make her sessions memorable and thought-provoking.
Booking Anupama Chopra means booking more than a critic — it's inviting a cultural thinker who can elevate conversations in corporate leadership, media, creative thinking, and innovation. Her audiences leave not just informed, but inspired to reflect, question, and craft meaningful narratives in their own contexts.

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Anupama Chopra

Anupama Chopra is National Award–Winning Writer Exploring Storytelling, Craft, and Creative Leadership

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Anupama Chopra is a leading Indian film critic, journalist and author listed as an author speaker on engage4more. She founded the film review platform Film Companion and has written several acclaimed books on Hindi cinema.

engage4more's profile notes that Anupama Chopra founded Film Companion, a digital platform for film reviews, interviews and conversations about Indian and global cinema, which has become one of India's best-known film media brands.

engage4more notes that Anupama Chopra has written books including Sholay: The Making of a Classic, which won a National Film Award for best book on cinema, and King of Bollywood, about Shah Rukh Khan.

Yes. engage4more's profile notes that Anupama Chopra has served as festival director of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, helping bring global and independent cinema to Indian audiences.

engage4more features Anupama Chopra for talks on cinema, storytelling, media and journalism careers, building a digital media brand, the changing streaming landscape and women in film and media.

Yes. engage4more lists Anupama Chopra for keynotes, panel discussions and moderated conversations at corporate, media and brand events, where her perspective on stories, audiences and culture adds real depth.

Yes. engage4more notes that Anupama Chopra is widely known for her interviews with film personalities, making her an excellent choice to moderate panels, fireside chats and celebrity conversations at events.

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Anupama Chopra's fee depends on location, duration and whether the session is a keynote, panel or moderation role. engage4more shares a customised quote after reviewing your event brief.

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