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....Read More
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.
Experience & CareerVibha’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.
Expertise & Focus AreasVibha 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.
Authoritativeness & TrustVibha 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.
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