Yash Raj Films has appointed Arjun Banerjee as Head of YRF Talent, the studio's talent management venture, strengthening its leadership as it expands its artist representation business.
Banerjee will report to Akshaye Widhani, Chief Executive Officer, Yash Raj Films.
He joins YRF from Collective Artists Network, where he spent over three years. Prior to that, he was associated with Exceed Entertainment for nearly a decade, holding leadership roles including Head – Talent & New Ventures and Head – Live Business. During his tenure, he played a key role in managing artist relationships and expanding the company's talent and live entertainment businesses.
Commenting on the appointment, Akshaye Widhani, CEO, Yash Raj Films, said, "We're delighted to welcome Arjun as Head of YRF Talent. The talent landscape is evolving rapidly, and success today demands a management approach that is strategic, entrepreneurial and deeply collaborative. Arjun brings industry insight, strong relationships and a proven ability to build enduring careers. As we continue to grow the business, we're confident his leadership will reflect our ambition to build a world-class talent business that creates long-term value for our artists and partners."
YRF Talent currently represents actors including Rani Mukerji, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, Sharvari, Sonam Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor and Shreya Chaudhary.
