Padma Bhushan Shekhar Kapur joins forces with Studio Blo to redefine AI Storytelling
Mumbai, 7th May, 2025: Studio Blo is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Shekhar Kapur as the Chairperson of the Board of AI Ethics & Creative Stewardship. This strategic body will play a critical role in shaping the company’s vision at the intersection of artificial intelligence, creativity, culture, and ethics.
As Chairperson, he will guide Studio Blo’s efforts to ensure AI is deployed responsibly while pushing the boundaries of cinematic innovation. His involvement will be pivotal in forging a path where technology and storytelling co-create new cinematic frontiers with integrity and imagination.
Commenting on his appointment, Shekhar Kapur said, "AI is not here to replicate the past it’s here to create entirely new forms of cinematic expression. I believe AI films will soon stand as a genre of their own, unbound by traditional definitions of cinema. Studio Blo is doing some of the most cutting-edge work I’ve seen globally, and I’m excited to shape a future where imagination is limitless, and technology is the brush."
Shekhar Kapur is one of India’s most respected filmmakers and was recently honoured with the Padma Bhushan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. His acclaimed works include Elizabeth, Bandit Queen, and Mr. India. He is a recipient of a BAFTA Award, a National Film Award, and multiple Filmfare Awards, along with a Golden Globe nomination. Kapur is known for blending deep emotional narratives with bold cinematic vision, making him a natural fit for Studio Blo’s ambitious mission.
Studio Blo is a next-generation content studio that merges traditional filmmaking craftsmanship with cutting-edge AI technology. The company has been nominated and awarded at multiple global AI filmmaking festivals and counts Warner Music, YRF Films, Dentsu, Nykaa, and leading ad agencies and brands worldwide among its collaborators. Its core team features award-winning veterans from advertising, acclaimed filmmakers, cinematographers, production designers, and VFX artists with experience at top global studios like DNeg and MPC—combining deep creative expertise with pioneering AI-driven workflows.
Dipankar Mukherjee, Co-Founder and CEO, Studio Blo, said, "Shekhar Kapur’s association with Studio Blo is both an honour and a powerful validation of our vision to disrupt content production and filmmaking through AI. His mentorship will not only guide our global expansion but will also help us invent a bold new grammar of storytelling, one where AI becomes a co-creator of cinematic experiences rather than just a tool."
Kapur’s appointment signals Studio Blo’s focus on innovation grounded in ethics and creativity. This collaboration sets the tone for a future where AI amplifies storytelling in unprecedented ways.
