Dentsu India has appointed Bishwarup Chakrabarti as its General Counsel for South Asia, effective January 2026. Based in Mumbai, Chakrabarti will oversee legal, regulatory, and governance matters across the region, supporting the group’s operations in a fast-evolving media and digital landscape.
Chakrabarti announced his move on LinkedIn, sharing: “I’m pleased to share that I’ve moved on from my role as General Counsel at Eros Media World PLC and have joined Dentsu as General Counsel for South Asia.
Over the last two decades, my journey across the media, entertainment, and digital ecosystem has been shaped by the privilege of working with exceptional teams at organizations such as Sony and Viacom18, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and supporting high-growth businesses. Grateful for the experiences and relationships, and excited to begin this new chapter with Dentsu’s talented leadership and teams.”
Prior to joining Dentsu, Chakrabarti spent close to six years at Eros Media World PLC, where he served as General Counsel and earlier as Head – Legal for Eros Digital. His responsibilities spanned legal, regulatory, and policy matters across media and digital businesses.
Earlier in his career, he held senior legal roles at Sony Pictures Networks India and Viacom18. Chakrabarti has also practiced law as the founder partner of MKC & Associates and worked with leading law firms including Krishna & Saurastri and Paras Kuhad & Associates.
With over two decades of experience across media, entertainment, and digital sectors, Chakrabarti brings deep expertise in regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and legal strategy to his new role at Dentsu.
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