” The only thing that is constant is change.”
No other statement aptly summarises the entertainment industry, be it in the field of theatre, music or arts. We see evolution everywhere, the way entertainment reaches us, the way technology is changing the face of entertainment, the way we perceive entertainment and the way entertainment is diversified. The main drivers of this change have been the digital revolution, increasingly penetrating social media and the increased connectivity which our generation enjoy. We have seen many art forms perish and many adapting to the changed environment trying to grab the attention of the audience at large.
Synthesis is the Panel Discussion event at Avenues 2011. Based on the theme ‘Evolving art of Entertainment’, Synthesis will bring eminent personalities from the fields of art, music and theatre on one platform to engage and entertain the audience. What is the role harbingers of the trade have to play in this evolution? How is the evolution shaping the industry, is it for good or bad? Synthesis seek answers to these questions and more relevant to the underlying theme.
Format
The session will have four speakers on the panel and a moderator. The panellists will be renowned personalities from the entertainment industry and the discussion will be on the specified theme. There will be a discussion for 45 minutes followed by an interactive session with the audience for 45 minutes. The interactive session will be an open session where the audience will be asking questions pertaining but not restrictive to the topic at hand.
Grab the opportunity to interact one-on-one with the who’s who of the industry.
Time
15th October 3:40 – 5:30 p.m
Mr. Javed Jaffrey – Actor, Comedian
Javed Jaffrey played various roles in Hindi Movies and won his first IIFA award for best comic role in Salaam Namaste in 2006.
Javed Jaffery is known for his comedy and his comic prowess came to the fore via Television with the launch of cable TV, particularly MTV. He is famous for his Maggi tomato ketchup advertisements. He is also popular as tapori for his portrayals of Bombay hoodlums.
Mr. Sonal Dabral – Managing Partner, India and Head of Creative for Asia – Bates 141One of Asia’s most illustrious talents, Sonal needs little introduction to the industry. A multi award winner, Sonal is recognized by the best, in Asia and globally. In his 20 year career, Sonal has won awards from all the most prolific international and regional shows, including Cannes, Clio, D&AD, One Show, AdFest and Spikes.
Prior to joining Bates 141, Sonal worked with Ogilvy for 16 years. At Cannes 2006, as Chairman and ECD, he led Ogilvy & Mather (Advertising) Singapore to be the third highest awarded agency in the world and second runner up as global “Agency of the Year”, a first for an Asian agency! Under his leadership, Ogilvy Singapore was also been named the number one creative agency for five consecutive years (according to Campaign Brief Asia).
Mr. Cyrus Dastur – Founder, Shamiana
Cyrus Dastur became a prominent name in the Indian theatre circuit with his flagship production ‘When God Said Cheers!!’ co-starring Tom Alter and directed and acted by Dastur. The play is one of the biggest hits on the Indian Theatre parallel circuit and has been staged at just about every unconventional venue across the country.
Cyrus is successfully running his popular film club called ‘Shamiana’. ‘Shamiana’ screens films by short film makers in India. The event, which is now a monthly feature on the cultural calendar of Mumbai at two venues has been has already made it presence felt in other cities too and is well accepted in the theatre circles.
