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Business Upturn
a day ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
True Establishes Strategic India Hub with New Partner Rituparna Chakraborty
By Business Wire India Published on July 30, 2025, 10:56 IST Business Wire India True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced its office expansion into India with the joining of new partner Rituparna Chakraborty. This move marks a significant milestone for True as they continue to scale their APAC capabilities. India represents both a market of opportunity and a source of world-class leadership talent; Rituparna will help play a defining role in the region's next leadership chapter. A pioneering force in India's staffing and employment landscape, Rituparna co-founded TeamLease Services and played a central role in scaling it into one of the country's largest publicly listed HR services companies. Over the past two decades, she has worked at the intersection of government, business and civil society–advising founders, Fortune 500s, investors, and policymakers–building a track record of business growth, leadership advisory, and policy engagement. 'Rituparna brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial drive, policy fluency, and extensive knowledge of India's talent ecosystem,' said Sam McGrath, GM EMEA & APAC. 'Her expertise is key to True's global vision and our commitment to empower the next generation of leaders emerging from high-growth markets. With India rising as a global hub for innovation and digital transformation, we're thrilled to have Rituparna leading our efforts.' Based in Bangalore, Rituparna will lead the firm's India presence, leveraging True's platform to support Indian companies expanding internationally, multinationals investing in India's talent industry, and Indian leaders ready to operate on a world stage. She will collaborate with True's partners globally to bring opportunities to current and emerging clients. 'This isn't just a new beginning, it's a blank canvas,' said Rituparna Chakraborty. 'India deserves a new narrative when it comes to leadership capital, and I believe True offers the right mix of values, capabilities and vision to help shape that. There's immense opportunity to reimagine what executive talent means in this market, and I'm excited to build, localize and elevate.' ABOUT TRUE True is a global talent management platform renowned for executive search excellence. The sixth largest in its industry, True leverages 10+ years of industry data, market insights, and talent lifecycle expertise to help companies make high-impact talent decisions quickly. Products and services include True Search (retained executive search), TrueBridge (advisory, interim, and fractional executive placement), Thrive (Talent CRM software), True Advance (coaching and assessment), SearchEssentials (tech-enabled hiring services), and AboveBoard (inclusive executive community). True also backs promising companies through investment brands True Equity and Vera Equity. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Business Wire India, established in 2002, India's premier media distribution company ensures guaranteed media coverage through its network of 30+ cities and top news agencies.
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
True Establishes Strategic India Hub with New Partner Rituparna Chakraborty
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced its office expansion into India with the joining of new partner Rituparna Chakraborty. This move marks a significant milestone for True as they continue to scale their APAC capabilities. India represents both a market of opportunity and a source of world-class leadership talent; Rituparna will help play a defining role in the region's next leadership chapter. 'This isn't just a new beginning, it's a blank canvas,' said Rituparna Chakraborty. 'India deserves a new narrative when it comes to leadership capital, and I believe True offers the right mix of values, capabilities, and vision to help shape that." Share A pioneering force in India's staffing and employment landscape, Rituparna co-founded TeamLease Services and played a central role in scaling it into one of the country's largest publicly listed HR services companies. Over the past two decades, she has worked at the intersection of government, business and civil society–advising founders, Fortune 500s, investors, and policymakers–building a track record of business growth, leadership advisory, and policy engagement. 'Rituparna brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial drive, policy fluency, and extensive knowledge of India's talent ecosystem,' said Sam McGrath, GM EMEA & APAC. 'Her expertise is key to True's global vision and our commitment to empower the next generation of leaders emerging from high-growth markets. With India rising as a global hub for innovation and digital transformation, we're thrilled to have Rituparna leading our efforts.' Based in Bangalore, Rituparna will lead the firm's India presence, leveraging True's platform to support Indian companies expanding internationally, multinationals investing in India's talent industry, and Indian leaders ready to operate on a world stage. She will collaborate with True's partners globally to bring opportunities to current and emerging clients. 'This isn't just a new beginning, it's a blank canvas,' said Rituparna Chakraborty. 'India deserves a new narrative when it comes to leadership capital, and I believe True offers the right mix of values, capabilities and vision to help shape that. There's immense opportunity to reimagine what executive talent means in this market, and I'm excited to build, localize and elevate.' ABOUT TRUE True is a global talent management platform renowned for executive search excellence. The sixth largest in its industry, True leverages 10+ years of industry data, market insights, and talent lifecycle expertise to help companies make high-impact talent decisions quickly. Products and services include True Search (retained executive search), TrueBridge (advisory, interim, and fractional executive placement), Thrive (Talent CRM software), True Advance (coaching and assessment), SearchEssentials (tech-enabled hiring services), and AboveBoard (inclusive executive community). True also backs promising companies through investment brands True Equity and Vera Equity.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
In a male dominated industry, I'm a shero : Rituparna Sengupta
Rituparna Sengupta reflects on her illustrious career, from battling pay disparity and gender bias to achieving recognition in Tollywood. She acknowledges the challenges of balancing marriage and motherhood while navigating a male-dominated industry. Sengupta expresses gratitude for her journey, highlighting the importance of visionary producers and her passion for cinema, while awaiting a compelling OTT script. Rituparna Sengupta , who is all set to don the director's hat for a documentary on silver screen legend Suchitra Sen, recently took us on a tour of the studio floor where she gave the first shot for her 1992 debut film Shwet Pathorer Thala . Chatting with us during the trip, she reflected on her journey – from facing gender bias and pay disparity to balancing marriage, motherhood, and more. The actress speaks to us about weathering gender bias and pay disparity, balancing home & career, and more. Excerpts: 'Still fighting pay disparity' 'Pay gaps remain, but I've stood firm for myself and others,' Rituparna said, adding, 'Heroes were long seen as the sole box-office draws, but I gradually earned respect and better pay. However, there's still a long road ahead.' Gratitude for the journey Reflecting on her journey, the actress said, 'From arriving at this studio in a white Ambassador with my mother to now entering in a luxury car with security, I feel blessed. Many families depend on me, and my hard work has enabled employment for others. Every failure was a lesson; every success fuelled my hunger.' Rituparna shows us the house in which she spent her formative years Fame: Then vs now 'When I started, no social media existed; fans eagerly awaited magazines and films, creating a slow but magical rise to fame,' she said, adding that fame is instant today, thanks to reels and viral moments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo 'But it's often fleeting. I'm grateful for my steady, meaningful journey and the love from my audience,' she added. OTT roles: Waiting for the right script Asserting that cinema remains her passion, Rituparna said she hasn't found a compelling enough OTT script yet. 'I'm open to roles older than my age – if the story is powerful,' she added. Tollywood's need for visionary producers The veteran actress said Tollywood needs patient, visionary producers, who are willing to invest and take risks. 'The industry's financial backing is weak, which limits creativity. Filmmaking requires time and belief, unlike instant returns in other fields,' she added. This is the window where I gave my first shot in my debut movie,' the actress told us at a city studio Marriage and motherhood: Breaking barriers The actress revealed that marriage brought along its share of challenges, especially in an industry where married actresses were often sidelined. 'I chose to be open about it, returning to work just a month after my wedding. I turned what some saw as a drawback into strength – not just for me but for all women actors. Motherhood was a blessing, and though I faced body shaming, I bounced back stronger every time. I embraced both fully and balanced work with life, which I believe is my true strength. The industry has evolved since then; talent now matters more than body size or marital status,' she added. This is the office which I often used to do my makeup when the makeup room was occupied by seniors,' Rituparna told us A male-dominated industry Revealing that she's seen the male-driven nature of the film industry from close quarters, Rituparna said, 'Heroes always took centre-stage, with stories revolving around their larger-than-life personas. As a female lead, I was often the hero's shadow, yet I was fortunate to play well-written roles. Today, I'm confident I can carry a film on my own.' Rituparna is planning to put together a documentary on Suchitra Sen and other yesteryear icons Quotes: Male stars once dominated sets and decisions. Actresses struggled for basics like makeup rooms. Over time, I earned my voice and priority dates. Today, they call me a 'shero' – a hero in my own right My film Sasurbari Zindabad recently re-released to warm reception. Seeing old classics on the big screen connects generations. Uttam Kumar's films still draw crowds and support veteran artistes I once stopped working with a top star for 14 years, trusting my talent. I stayed focused on my craft and the audience supported me After becoming a mother, there were no fixed hours or luxuries; we worked tirelessly. I was lucky to take breaks when needed, thanks to understanding producers This house on Raja Basanta Roy Road is where I grew up, started shooting, and met my husband Sanjay. Ei bari jane amar prothom sob kichu Pix: Anindya Saha Makeup, hair and styled by: Kaushik-Rajat
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Indian cinema is increasingly striking a chord with global audiences
Indian cinema, irrespective of the region or language of making, has increasingly been striking a chord with global audiences, says actor-producer Rituparna Sengupta. The actor, who was in Auroville recently for a preview screening of her upcoming release Goodbye Mountain at Cinema Paradiso, said many Indian films continue to be well received at prominent international film festivals. The actor, whose national award for best actress in Rituparno Ghosh's Dahan (1997) ranks as the crowning achievement among the several trophies of a long career, says that if one looked at Indian cinema as a totality of regional productions, there is no rationale for compartmentalising movies by geography or language. 'Cinema is global right now. I believe that when we are doing an Indian film, we are also creating a global platform where the language of its storytelling is no longer a limiting factor to how a viewer anywhere in the world identifies with it,' she said. In fact, her own new Bengali release, Puratawn, whose aura was enhanced by the return to the screen of yesteryear star Sharmila Tagore after 14 years, had made waves at the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival recently, even bagging the Best Film award. Rituparna and director Indrasis Acharya were back at Auroville's Cinema Paradiso, where they had presented their previous collaboration, The Parcel (Bengali) a few years ago, was to showcase their latest to an international audience. Auroville is a unique place where one gets to screen to a global audience, Rituparna noted, echoing the director's remark about the screening being the film's unofficial world premiere. Goodbye Mountain, a mature romance set in the breathtakingly beautiful terrain of Wayand in Kerala, is a synergistic collaboration between a director inclined to delve into the psyche of people in a relationship, and an actor with a penchant for nuanced portrayals. The film throws up searching questions about love, happiness and fulfilment in a stable relationship. 'It is a very different kind of understanding about life', she said, about the film theme that she expected would resonate with global audiences. Often, even in relationships with stable fundamentals, either partner could be searching for something that gives solace or a sense of release for the rest of their lives. 'Just because some people do not like to open up about their lives, it does not remove the void ... on the contrary it is necessary in life to be truthful to the self and face something, however difficult the process can be.' 'I always want to get into these sorts of spaces', said Rituparna, who enjoys relationship-based films woven around love. The actor points out that as society has changed, so has the nature of relationships and associated issues. 'There is such a diversity of relationships in society, from live-in to pre-nuptial agreements... that it is difficult to find a way to deal with issues complicating these relationships. Our cinema should shine a light on what is happening around us... and explore how complex relationship issues manifest even between mature individuals'. She is particularly thrilled by the audience response to Puratawn, which explores a deep-rooted relationship of the mother and daughter, and how the interpersonal transcends to a multi-dimensional dynamic within different members of the family. The fact that people thronged the theatre to watch the film is both a vindication of good cinema and the value attached to the theatre experience, she said. The actor of over 200 films, predominantly in Bengali, Hindi and Bangla, still harbours a hunger to be an eager student of cinema, explore new dimensions to playing a role and work with filmmakers with diverse storytelling styles. 'I revel in creatives spaces that allow me to try different things and to give my best as an actor to a character.' It is an attitude that has produced a versatile filmography that includes the Rituparno Ghosh masterpiece Utsav, the titular role in Tarun Majumdar's Alo, the romcom Mein, Meri Patni or Woh (2005), Bumm Bumm Bole (2010), Priyadarshan's Hindi remake of Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's Children of Heaven, Bansuri (Hindi) by Hari Vishwanath or Rajkahini (Bengali/2015) set against the backdrop of the Partition — playing the lead in an ensemble cast as Begum Jaan, she still regards as a role of a lifetime. 'I still love the flamboyant roles.. those are experiences that have shaped and enriched me as an actor. But then, as much as I am a product of commercial cinema, I am also a product of good middle-road, parallel cinema'. Rituparna looks forward to quite a few projects, some due for release, others involving interesting scripts with pivotal roles. Her upcoming movies include the thriller Madam Sengupta (Bengali) in which she plays a cartoonist and Ittar (Hindi), a mature love story. 'I want to be known as my characters from my films whether it is as Ritika or Anandi', the actor said, referring to the characters she plays in Puratawn and Goodbye Mountain.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The official poster of Madam Sengupta is out
Sayantan Ghosal's film Madam Sengupta , starring Rituparna Sengupta , Rahul Bose , Ananya Chatterjee and Koushik Sen, is a haunting emotional thriller where art and vengeance collide. Set against the vibrant and turbulent backdrop of Kolkata, Madam Sengupta follows Anurekha Sengupta (Rituparna Sengupta), a celebrated cartoonist, as she seeks the truth behind her daughter Ananya's brutal murder at Bengali University . Her investigation draws her into a shadowy world of hidden agendas, political rivalries, and familial fractures. A distinctive layer in the film is Abol Tabol — Sukumar Ray's classic work of satirical poetry — which serves as both a motif and a mirror, reflecting the surreal absurdities and quiet tragedies Anurekha must confront. Through this lens, Madam Sengupta explores the unsettling intersection of satire, sorrow, and rebellion. 'The film is a gripping emotional thriller that delves beyond the mechanics of mystery into the hearts of those left broken by betrayal and loss,' said Rituparna. Sayantan on his part added, "Though I'm known for crafting adventure and thrillers, with Madam Sengupta I wanted to explore a different terrain — an emotional thriller where the battles are fought within, where grief and love sharpen every mystery into something deeply personal. This film is not just about solving a crime; it's about confronting the truths we bury and the resilience that emerges from loss. Collaborating for the first time with Rituparna has been an incredible experience — she brings an emotional intensity and quiet strength that elevates every moment of the story. With this film, I hope to offer audiences a new kind of theatrical experience — one where mystery, emotion, and human drama collide in unexpected ways.'
