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Campaign India Team
Oct 31, 2021

'When brands try being progressive, they will always risk facing a backlash from some quarters'

After calls from a Minister in India's state of Madhya Pradesh to take prior permission before shooting scenes that could potentially harm religious sentiments, Campaign checks in with adland if it's viable.

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