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Editor-in-Chief of Filmfare Magazine | Media Personality | Television Host

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Famously Filmfare

Host of the popular Bollywood talk show featuring candid conversations with A-list stars

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Shaping Bollywood's narrative through print and digital media since 2006

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Jitesh Pillai

Who Am I?

Jitesh Pillai (b. July 24, 1975, Mumbai) is a seasoned Indian journalist, editor, and television host. Serving as Editor-in-Chief of Filmfare magazine since 2006 under Worldwide Media, he plays a pivotal role in shaping Bollywood's narrative through both print and digital media.

Pillai is best known for hosting Famously Filmfare, a popular Bollywood talk show that explores candid conversations with A-list stars. He led two Hindi seasons in 2017 (8 episodes) and 2018 (10 episodes), engaging with celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, and Shahid Kapoor.

Under his leadership, Filmfare has expanded into style, regional cinema, OTT, and Marathi segments, while maintaining its position as India's most prestigious film magazine.

Quick Stats

24+
Years in Media
299K
Instagram Followers
18
Seasons Hosted
100+
A-List Interviews

Career Highlights

2006 - Present

Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Filmfare magazine, overseeing its expansion into style, regional cinema, OTT, and Marathi segments.

2017-2018

Hosted two seasons of Famously Filmfare, featuring in-depth interviews with top Bollywood celebrities.

2019

Spearheaded the expansion of Filmfare Awards to include regional categories (Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi).

2020-Present

Advocated for OTT platforms and digital content creators through special Filmfare editions and awards.

Iconic Interviews

Deepika Padukone Interview

Deepika Padukone

Candid conversation about mental health and stardom

Ranveer Singh Interview

Ali Bhat

She is gorgeous when she goes to sleep

Anushka Sharma Interview

Katrina kaif

The Queen of Beauty and acting

Anushka Sharma Interview

celebrities

Balancing production and acting

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Contact Information

Filmfare Office, Mumbai, India

jitesh.pillaai@wwm.co.in

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