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Flick Studios ropes in Ananta Gille as national creative director
MUMBAI: Immersive content and virtual experiences film maker Flick Studios has announced the appointment of Ananta Gille as its national creative director. Gille brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the role, having previously worked with prominent companies such as Pixadoo Visuals and Creative Factory Global.
With a career spanning over a decade, Gille has worked on numerous high-profile projects, including the Khelo India Floor projection mapping, Burj Khalifa, Dubai projection mapping, and the Chess Olympiad 2022 opening ceremony projection mapping. His expertise in motion graphics, animation, and interactive experiences will be a valuable asset to Flick Studios.
As national creative director, Gille will lead the creative team at Flick Studios, overseeing the development of innovative and engaging content for brands and platforms. His appointment is expected to drive the company’s growth and reinforce its position as a leader in the industry.
Flick Studios is known for its cutting-edge technology and artistic vision, which enables the company to create immersive and interactive experiences that resonate with audiences. With Gille at the helm, the company is poised to push the boundaries of creativity and technology, delivering bold and ground breaking content that exceeds expectations.
“Welcome Back Agent 007 Ananta Gille This will be new phase to the bigger things .You bring unmatched creativity and leadership to our team, and we can’t wait to see the magic unfold. Here’s to bold ideas and groundbreaking content ahead! “ said a grinning Flick Studios founder Robin Chauhan.
Gille’s appointment is effective immediately, and he will be based in Mumbai, India.
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
