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KV Sridhar quits Leo Burnett India
MUMBAI: KV Sridhar (Pops) has finally decided to move on. Leo Burnett India and subcontinent chief creative officer will be hanging his boots on 4 May, after spending 17 years in the agency.
Pops has over 30 years of working experience in advertising and has now decided to take the leap to reinvent himself and pursue other interests.
“Pops has always been a young man at heart and once again his nomadic spirit has led him to look at things afresh and follow his heart to pursue new adventures. We want to thank him for his tremendous contribution over the years, building Leo Burnett India into the creative powerhouse it is today. The agency and I will continue to build on the creative trajectory he has set,” said Leo Burnett Group India CEO Saurabh Varma.
He started as a Bollywood film billboard painter and became the CCO India sub continent of Leo Burnett. Over the years, he helped the agency gain recognition at international awards shows including Cannes Lions, New York Festival, and local Indian awards. Under his creative leadership, Leo Burnett India went on to win agency of the year in the Leo Burnett global network, twice. He also led the agency to be ranked by Creativity magazine to be among the top 20 creative agencies in the world. Sridhar has also represented the agency on many Indian and International award juries.
“It has been a purposeful journey for me at Leo Burnett, growing with and having a chance to play a key role in shaping the agency’s creative prowess. I have had the opportunity to work with and get to be friends with some of the brightest creative minds in the world, worked on some of the most exciting campaigns with some of the most amazing clients.
For now, I would like to take a break to reinvent, rediscover and rededicate myself. I wish Saurabh and Leo Burnett great success,” said Sridhar
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Prime Video renews Young Sherlock for second season
Guy Ritchie to direct opening episode as hit origin series returns after strong global debut.
MUMBAI: The game is afoot once more and this time, young Sherlock is already one step ahead of cancellation. Prime Video has officially renewed the irreverent, action-packed mystery Young Sherlock for a second season, with visionary director Guy Ritchie returning to helm the first episode. Starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as a youthful, defiant Sherlock Holmes, the series delivers a fresh, dangerous twist on the world’s greatest detective’s origin story.
All eight episodes of Season One, which premiered earlier this year, remain available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. The show has proven to be no mere deduction, in its first 28 days, it reached 45 million viewers worldwide, landing in the streamer’s all-time top 10 for Prime Original seasons. It claimed the number one spot in over 95 countries, with 63 per cent of its audience coming from international markets and particularly strong showings in the UK, India, and Germany.
The Season One trailer smashed records too, racking up 223 million views in its first seven days, the most-watched series trailer ever for Prime Video in that timeframe. Critics were equally impressed: Season One earned Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers hailing it as “sensational” (Variety), a “masterpiece” (Screen Rant), and “stunning” (The Wrap).
Amazon MGM Studios head of global television Peter Friedlander said the series has that rare magic, “Millions of fans around the world aren’t just watching a detective story, they’re falling in love with the origin of an icon. Guy Ritchie and Matthew Parkhill have cracked the code on making Sherlock’s early years feel fresh, dangerous, and utterly addictive.”
In Season One, a charismatic young Sherlock crosses paths with a compelling new take on James Moriarty (played by Dónal Finn) and is pulled into his first-ever case, a globe-trotting conspiracy involving murder, anarchy, and an explosive showdown that shapes his future. The story unfolds across vibrant Victorian England and adventures abroad, capturing the anarchic spirit of the adolescent who would one day become Baker Street’s legendary resident.
The ensemble cast also features Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, Colin Firth, and Zine Tseng.
Created for television and showrun by Matthew Parkhill, the series boasts an impressive producing team including Guy Ritchie as executive producer. Motive Pictures handled physical production.
With its breezy blend of wit, high-octane action, and clever reimagining of a beloved icon, Young Sherlock has struck a chord across generations and borders. Now, as the detective’s next chapter beckons, fans can expect more globe-trotting intrigue, sharper deductions, and that signature Ritchie flair. Elementary? Perhaps. Addictively entertaining? Most definitely. The sleuthing continues.
