Film and Television Institute of India, Pune Organises WAVES Masterclass on Hand-Painted Poster Designing at Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune

Renowned Artist Subodh Guruji’s Masterclass on Hand-Painted Poster Design Celebrates Indian Cinema’s Artistic Legacy

Mumbai, 11 March 2025: In celebration of visual artistry and Indian cinema’s iconic film posters, Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, conducted a two-day Masterclass on Hand-Painted Poster Designing as part of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 – Create in India Challenge – Season 1 (CIC) FTII’s Centre for Open Learning (CFOL), in collaboration with Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune, hosted this event to engage students in the timeless craft and also to create awareness about WAVES – Film Poster Making Challenge. FTII Pune also organised a Poster Design Workshop on 7th and 11th March 2025.

Renowned poster artist Shri Subodh Guruji, a revered name in the world of Indian cinema posters, who has worked on numerous iconic projects and contributed to films such as Raj Kapoor’s classics, led the workshop. His expertise in hand-painted poster design continues to inspire generations of artists. Associate Professor at FTII, Shri Milind and HOD of Production Design, Shri Ashutosh Kavishwar were also part of the workshop, coordinating the sessions.

The first day of the Masterclass welcomed around 30 students from Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, who were introduced to the world of hand-painted posters by Shri Subodh Guruji. The session began with an insightful introduction to the films of Raj Kapoor and their iconic posters by Shri Damle, followed by a live demonstration of poster design techniques by Shri Guruji. The interactive session allowed students to ask questions and learn from the extensive experience of the master artist.

The second day focused on student presentations of their own poster designs, followed by a discussion on their work. Shri Guruji and his team provided feedback and encouraged the students to continue exploring their artistic potential. The session concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants.

The Masterclass provided a unique opportunity for students to engage with this disappearing art form and showcase their creative interpretations of Indian cinema through hand-painted posters, stated a press release.