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Jatin Varma

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Jatin Varma is a leading voice in India's pop culture space, an entrepreneur, creator‑economy mentor and architect of India’s fandom ecosystem. He founded Comic Con India and led its evolution from a comics convention into India’s largest pop-culture experiential platform spanning comics, gaming, cosplay and storytelling. Beyond events, he invests his time and vision into mentoring storytellers, building creative infrastructure and enabling platforms where fan‑driven narratives can flourish. In 2025, he transitioned into an advisory role at Comic Con India to focus on scaling impact across the culture‑economy.

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👁 bollywood-ft

The end of Bollywood’s shared moment

March 31, 2026 15:08 IST

In an age of algorithms, infinite feeds and global content, no single film - not even a blockbuster - can hold India’s attention the way it once did.

Tue, Mar 31, 2026
👁 algorithm-ai

The algorithm knows what you’ll like. Do you?Subscriber Only

March 06, 2026 15:25 IST

From Spotify Wrapped to viral film clips, algorithms shape what we watch, hear and debate online. But are we discovering culture or simply being guided to it?

Fri, Mar 06, 2026
👁 jatin varma cringe list

Things that made me cringe in 2025Subscriber Only

December 29, 2025 15:36 IST

From digital snans to LinkedIn trauma dumps to the Coldplay-gate, Jatin Varma, founder of Comic Con India, jots down a list of things that give him second-hand embarrassment in 2025.

Mon, Dec 29, 2025
👁 mahabharat fresh take

AI-generated Mahabharat proves one thing: storytelling still needs humansSubscriber Only

November 17, 2025 16:21 IST

Mahabharata: Ek Dharmayudh review: To be fair, the launch had an impact. The show hit over 6.5 million views on day one. But the story deserves better, writes Jatin Varma

Tue, Nov 18, 2025
👁 micro drama freshtake

Are micro-dramas the future of fiction?Subscriber Only

October 27, 2025 16:13 IST

The business of micro-dramas is a volume game, not a storytelling revolution, writes Jatin Varma, founder of Comic Con India

Tue, Oct 28, 2025
👁 India fandom fresh take

India has always been a nation of fans — long before Internet turned fandom into a productSubscriber Only

October 08, 2025 16:52 IST

Indian audiences don't just consume, but dictate what survives.

Wed, Oct 08, 2025
👁 algorithm freshtake

Is the algorithm robbing us of the joy of discovery?Subscriber Only

September 19, 2025 16:53 IST

'You liked this, you might like this too.' And before you know it, your entire taste profile has been pre-written.

Fri, Sep 19, 2025
👁 taylor swift fresh take

Taylor Swift fan club: How Swifties drive culture and commerceSubscriber Only

August 28, 2025 12:01 IST

Taylor Swift has something most artists spend their whole lives trying to build: an emotionally literate fandom that knows what to do when the moment arrives.

Mon, Sep 08, 2025
👁 freshtake (1)

Is the superhero era over or just in need of a breather?Subscriber Only

August 11, 2025 14:12 IST

Superheroes once dominated pop culture, but the fandom today has moved well beyond capes and masks. Jatin Varma, founder of Comic Con India, reflects on a key takeaway from the recent San Diego Comic-Con.

Tue, Aug 12, 2025
👁 pop culture freshtake

Too much, too fast: Is pop culture oversaturated?Subscriber Only

July 18, 2025 13:07 IST

We are cultivating systems that reward repetition. In that model, new voices, especially those without marketing budgets or studio machines, get drowned out.

Fri, Jul 18, 2025
👁 mythology comics

Indian mythology is ready for its anime moment. We just need the formatSubscriber Only

June 25, 2025 10:42 IST

Serialised storytelling, especially in comics, allows for emotional depth to unfold over time

Thu, Jun 26, 2025
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