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HYDERABAD-BORN AND LOS ANGELES-BASED PUBLICIST SRUTHI DHULIPALA RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AT IIWA 2023

June 20, 2023

New Delhi – Hyderabad-born and Los Angeles-based publicist Sruthi Dhulipala recently received the “Best Woman Achiever in Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising” Award at the International Inspirational Women Awards (IIWA) 2023, hosted by GISR Foundation. This recognition celebrates her contributions to the field of PR and marketing, where she has played a pivotal role in promoting the below-the-line talent and entertainment processes of numerous acclaimed titles, including Pinocchio, House of the Dragon, Nope, Top Gun: Maverick, Prey, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, RRR, Bhediya, and many more. Dhulipala’s career journey from India to Hollywood showcases her unwavering determination to establish herself in the Western entertainment industry.

Her pursuit of the American dream led her to Boston, where she obtained her Master’s degree in Public Relations from Boston University. Starting as a Publicity Assistant at CBS Television Studios in Los Angeles, she swiftly climbed the ranks, transitioning from assisting in PR for shows to spearheading multi-faceted global campaigns for renowned studios such as MPC and Mikros Animation. Reflecting on her experience, Dhulipala shares, “Being an Indian publicist in the American entertainment industry feels like a lonely voyage but a proud one too.” Despite the challenges and the lure of more tech-focused careers, she fearlessly pursued her goal of embedding into the Hollywood entertainment industry. The award was presented to Dhulipala by the esteemed Kathak dancer Alaknanda Das, an inspiration and an Art Motivator in her own right.

Dhulipala’s remarkable career transition from India to the USA and her strategic work on blockbuster movies have placed her among a distinguished group of inspirational women from various fields, including art, entertainment, business, healthcare, and therapy. “I am immensely honored and grateful to be recognized by IIWA 2023,” says Dhulipala. “ This award represents my personal journey and serves as a testament to the power of determination and hard work. It is truly humbling to be acknowledged alongside such accomplished women.

I hope to continue breaking barriers and growing in the world of PR and entertainment and inspiring the next generation of women to build their own paths.” IIWA 2023 stands as a testament to the extraordinary achievements of women leaders like Sruthi Dhulipala, who continue to inspire and pave the way for future generations of trailblazers. Their contributions and resilience propel us toward a more inclusive and empowered world.

Entertainment

House Of The Dragon Season 2 condensed to 8 episodes

March 29, 2023

HBO’s hit series, House of the Dragon, is gearing up for its second season, and fans are eager to know what’s in store for the Targaryen family. According to a recent report by Deadline, the upcoming season will consist of eight episodes, which is two fewer than its predecessor. This news is likely to spark some debate among fans who were hoping for a longer season.

The decision to trim the episode count may have been driven by cost-cutting measures following a leadership change at HBO’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. However, an HBO spokesperson stressed that the decision was story-driven, indicating that the show’s creative team felt that eight episodes were enough to tell the story they wanted to tell.

House of the Dragon’s executive producer-showrunner, Ryan Condal, and author/executive producer George R.R. Martin, took a step back as Season 2 was being put together to take a big-picture view of the overall series. Earlier reports suggest that the creative team had envisioned the series running for three or four seasons, indicating that HBO may be planning to renew the show for a third season.

Set 172 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon tells the story of House Targaryen. The show features an ensemble cast, including Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Production for Season 2 is about to begin in the UK, and the show is expected to premiere in the summer of 2024.

Overall, the decision to trim the episode count for Season 2 of House of the Dragon may be disappointing for some fans, but it is ultimately driven by the creative vision of the show’s makers. With the promise of a third season and a talented cast and crew at the helm, fans can rest assured that House of the Dragon will continue to deliver the epic storytelling and high production values that have made it a hit with audiences around the world.