Vibha Maru is a distinguished journalist and the current Chief Sub-Editor at The Indian Express Online. With over seven years of rigorous experience in digital media, she leads high-impact coverage of the Indian film industry, international web series, and the evolving landscape of global entertainment.

Vibha’s professional trajectory is defined by her tenure at some of India’s most prestigious news organizations. Before joining the editorial leadership at The Indian Express, she served as a Movies Writer for India Today Digital and worked as a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India. An alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), she holds a PG Diploma in English Journalism, which forms the foundation of her analytical and ethics-driven reporting style.

Vibha specializes in deconstructing complex cinematic narratives and identifying emerging cultural shifts. Her coverage includes:

Hindi Cinema & Industry Trends: Critical analysis of Bollywood’s creative evolution and the professional trajectories of its leading figures.

Global Streaming & Web Series: Incisive reviews and reports on international content and its resonance with Indian audiences.

Cultural Commentary: Exploring the intersection of cinema and society, from gender dynamics to the impact of legacy storytelling.

Investigative Entertainment Reporting: Breaking exclusive stories and conducting in-depth interviews with industry stakeholders.

Vibha Maru embodies the "Journalism of Courage" ethos of The Indian Express. Her authority is rooted in her formal training from IIMC and nearly a decade of verifiable field experience. She is known for moving beyond superficial celebrity coverage to provide evidence-based critiques and nuanced historical context. Whether she is investigating plagiarism in high-budget trailers or analyzing the socio-political subtext of iconic films, her work is marked by an objective, authoritative voice that readers trust for its depth and accuracy.