Anuja Chauhan
Graduation in Miranda House, Delhi University; Post graduation in Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
Indian novelist and screenwriter
Event Description
Anuja Chauhan is a Indian author, screenwriter, and former advertising executive, often hailed as the "literary pop-star" of contemporary Indian fiction. She is best known for her witty, "Hinglish"-infused romantic comedies and her sharp, culture-defining advertising slogans. Before her literary success, Chauhan spent 17 years at JWT India, where she became Vice President and Executive Creative Director. She is the creative mind behind some of India’s most iconic ad campaigns: Pepsi: "Yeh Dil Maange More!", "Nothing Official About It", and "Oye Bubbly". Mountain Dew: "Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai". Kurkure: "Tedha Hai Par Mera Hai"
Summary
Chauhan transitioned from advertising to full-time writing in 2010. Her novels are famous for their vibrant characters and realistic depictions of Indian family dynamics.
Award Details
Femina Women Achievers Award
Institution Details
Graduation in Miranda House, Delhi University; Post graduation in Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
Educational Institution