Manmohan Anchan is a senior advertising professional with an illustrious career.
He spent 15 years with Ogilvy and Mather Advertising, by the end of which he had been Creative Director for 8 years and a national creative resource.
Some of his work on clients like Titan Watches, Allen Solly, Lee, Louis Philippe, TVS, IBM, 3M, Indigo Nation, Scullers, Reliance Trends, Wipro Technologies and Hindustan Levers has been commended at prestigious international advertising awards like The One Show (New York), Cannes, New York Art Director’s Index, and Clio.
Manmohan has been on the jury at the Asia Pacific Ad Festival 2002, ABBY Mumbai 2008 and Bangalore Advertising Awards 2000 & 2004.
Photography and film-making are crafts he has honed over the years, having directed over 25 advertising films and numerous photography assignments.
A passionate artist, his interests include painting, sketching and sculpture. His bronze sculptures occupy pride of place in the permanent collection at The Lalit Kala Academi. He has won the Kerala State Film Award as Best Art Director 2005 for a Malayalam feature film.
In 2004 Manmohan founded Temple Advertising, a boutique agency that was later acquired by WPP. He served as Chief Creative Officer at Bates CHI & Partners from 2014 to 2017.

Brand Works
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- J21 INDigoSeptember 26, 2018
J21 INDigoJ21 INDigo
- Jealous Boho Indigo StudioSeptember 26, 2018
Jealous Boho Indigo StudioJealous Boho Indigo Studio
- J21 ButtoutSeptember 26, 2018
J21 ButtoutJ21 Buttout
- D J21 Campus Denim BohoSeptember 26, 2018
D J21 Campus Denim BohoD J21 Campus Denim Boho
- Scullers TrousersSeptember 26, 2018
Scullers TrousersScullers Trousers
- Jealous 21 Poweer Puff TeeSeptember 26, 2018
Jealous 21 Poweer Puff TeeJealous 21 Poweer Puff Tee
- C Creative NationSeptember 26, 2018
C Creative NationC Creative Nation
- J21 CampusSeptember 26, 2018
J21 CampusJ21 Campus
- J21 Denim EssentialsSeptember 26, 2018
J21 Denim EssentialsJ21 Denim Essentials
- B Indigo Startup 2September 26, 2018
B Indigo Startup 2B Indigo Startup 2
- Mini KlubSeptember 26, 2018
Mini KlubMini Klub
- A Indigo Startup 1September 26, 2018
A Indigo Startup 1A Indigo Startup 1
- J21 BohoSeptember 26, 2018
J21 BohoJ21 Boho
- Scullers OutdoorSeptember 26, 2018
Scullers OutdoorScullers Outdoor
- VoyallaSeptember 26, 2018
VoyallaVoyalla
- Alliance UniversityJanuary 7, 2019
Alliance University - Dwaraka BeachSeptember 26, 2018
Dwaraka BeachDwaraka Beach
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- Titan CrownNovember 28, 2018
Titan Crown - Louis Phillips spiritusSeptember 27, 2018
Louis Phillips spiritusLouis Phillips spiritus
- IndigoSeptember 27, 2018
IndigoIndigo
- EruditeSeptember 27, 2018
EruditeErudite
- Louis PhillipeSeptember 27, 2018
Louis PhillipeLouis Phillipe
- EnamorSeptember 27, 2018
EnamorEnamor
- OngoSeptember 27, 2018
OngoOngo
- Mini KlubSeptember 27, 2018
Mini KlubMini Klub
- Indigo LookbookSeptember 27, 2018
Indigo LookbookIndigo Lookbook
- ScullersSeptember 27, 2018
ScullersScullers
- Titan SlimSeptember 27, 2018
Titan SlimTitan Slim
- Titan EdgeSeptember 27, 2018
Titan EdgeTitan Edge
- Louis Phillipe for CrySeptember 27, 2018
Louis Phillipe for CryLouis Phillipe for Cry
- SatvaSeptember 27, 2018
SatvaSatva
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- Typography 5October 5, 2018
Typography 5Typography 5
- Typography 3October 5, 2018
Typography 3Typography 3
- BogglesSeptember 27, 2018
BogglesBoggles
- Typography 2October 5, 2018
Typography 2Typography 2
- Typography 6October 5, 2018
Typography 6Typography 6
- Akilesh Yatra TrophySeptember 27, 2018
Akilesh Yatra TrophyAkilesh Yatra Trophy
- KavachSeptember 27, 2018
KavachKavach
- Au HomSeptember 27, 2018
Au HomAu Hom
- DiyaSeptember 27, 2018
DiyaDiya
- UP Cycle of Growth CardSeptember 27, 2018
UP Cycle of Growth CardUP Cycle of Growth Card
- Typography 4October 5, 2018
Typography 4Typography 4
- Typography 1October 5, 2018
Typography 1Typography 1
- EnamorSeptember 27, 2018
EnamorEnamor
- Home LenzSeptember 27, 2018
Home LenzHome Lenz
- AvaasaSeptember 27, 2018
AvaasaAvaasa
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- Kurlon SofaOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon Sofa - TVS Heavy Duty WaterOctober 20, 2018
TVS Heavy Duty Water - Kurlon – ErasioOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon – Erasio - Save WaterOctober 20, 2018
Save Water - Kurlon FurnitureOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon Furniture - Titan RegaliaOctober 20, 2018
Titan Regalia - Stammer CureOctober 20, 2018
Stammer Cure - Deccan ChronicleOctober 20, 2018
Deccan Chronicle - Deluux Green TeaOctober 20, 2018
Deluux Green Tea - TVS Heavy Duty – SikshaOctober 20, 2018
TVS Heavy Duty – Siksha - Kurlon WardrobesOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon Wardrobes - Kurlon DiningOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon Dining
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- StressedSeptember 25, 2018
StressedStressed
- Be my SantaSeptember 27, 2018
Be my SantaBe my Santa
- The LumpSeptember 25, 2018
The LumpThe Lump
- Ganesh 2September 25, 2018
Ganesh 2Ganesh 2
- Still lifeSeptember 25, 2018
Still lifeStill life
- Love BlrSeptember 27, 2018
Love BlrLove Blr
- Poppy PlantSeptember 25, 2018
Poppy PlantPoppy Plant
- SwensensSeptember 27, 2018
SwensensSwensens
- Performax – Sports WearSeptember 27, 2018
Performax – Sports WearPerformax - Sports Wear
- PurpSeptember 25, 2018
PurpPurp
- GaneshSeptember 25, 2018
GaneshGanesh
- Cock FightSeptember 25, 2018
Cock FightCock Fight
- KolaataSeptember 25, 2018
KolaataKolaata
- NoirSeptember 27, 2018
NoirNoir
- FestivalSeptember 25, 2018
FestivalFestival
- DogsSeptember 25, 2018
DogsDogs
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- Mini KlubSeptember 26, 2018
Mini KlubMini Klub
- J21 Denim EssentialsSeptember 26, 2018
J21 Denim EssentialsJ21 Denim Essentials
- Scullers OutdoorSeptember 26, 2018
Scullers OutdoorScullers Outdoor
- Dwaraka BeachSeptember 26, 2018
Dwaraka BeachDwaraka Beach
- J21 ButtoutSeptember 26, 2018
J21 ButtoutJ21 Buttout
- VoyallaSeptember 26, 2018
VoyallaVoyalla
- Scullers TrousersSeptember 26, 2018
Scullers TrousersScullers Trousers
- J21 CampusSeptember 26, 2018
J21 CampusJ21 Campus
- Alliance UniversityJanuary 7, 2019
Alliance University - Jealous Boho Indigo StudioSeptember 26, 2018
Jealous Boho Indigo StudioJealous Boho Indigo Studio
- Jealous 21 Poweer Puff TeeSeptember 26, 2018
Jealous 21 Poweer Puff TeeJealous 21 Poweer Puff Tee
- A Indigo Startup 1September 26, 2018
A Indigo Startup 1A Indigo Startup 1
- J21 INDigoSeptember 26, 2018
J21 INDigoJ21 INDigo
- B Indigo Startup 2September 26, 2018
B Indigo Startup 2B Indigo Startup 2
- C Creative NationSeptember 26, 2018
C Creative NationC Creative Nation
- D J21 Campus Denim BohoSeptember 26, 2018
D J21 Campus Denim BohoD J21 Campus Denim Boho
- J21 BohoSeptember 26, 2018
J21 BohoJ21 Boho
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- Louis PhillipeSeptember 27, 2018
Louis PhillipeLouis Phillipe
- Titan EdgeSeptember 27, 2018
Titan EdgeTitan Edge
- ScullersSeptember 27, 2018
ScullersScullers
- Louis Phillips spiritusSeptember 27, 2018
Louis Phillips spiritusLouis Phillips spiritus
- Louis Phillipe for CrySeptember 27, 2018
Louis Phillipe for CryLouis Phillipe for Cry
- Titan SlimSeptember 27, 2018
Titan SlimTitan Slim
- IndigoSeptember 27, 2018
IndigoIndigo
- EnamorSeptember 27, 2018
EnamorEnamor
- Indigo LookbookSeptember 27, 2018
Indigo LookbookIndigo Lookbook
- SatvaSeptember 27, 2018
SatvaSatva
- EruditeSeptember 27, 2018
EruditeErudite
- Titan CrownNovember 28, 2018
Titan Crown - OngoSeptember 27, 2018
OngoOngo
- Mini KlubSeptember 27, 2018
Mini KlubMini Klub
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- UP Cycle of Growth CardSeptember 27, 2018
UP Cycle of Growth CardUP Cycle of Growth Card
- Typography 3October 5, 2018
Typography 3Typography 3
- Typography 5October 5, 2018
Typography 5Typography 5
- Au HomSeptember 27, 2018
Au HomAu Hom
- Typography 6October 5, 2018
Typography 6Typography 6
- BogglesSeptember 27, 2018
BogglesBoggles
- Typography 4October 5, 2018
Typography 4Typography 4
- DiyaSeptember 27, 2018
DiyaDiya
- Home LenzSeptember 27, 2018
Home LenzHome Lenz
- KavachSeptember 27, 2018
KavachKavach
- EnamorSeptember 27, 2018
EnamorEnamor
- Akilesh Yatra TrophySeptember 27, 2018
Akilesh Yatra TrophyAkilesh Yatra Trophy
- Typography 1October 5, 2018
Typography 1Typography 1
- Typography 2October 5, 2018
Typography 2Typography 2
- AvaasaSeptember 27, 2018
AvaasaAvaasa
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- Kurlon DiningOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon Dining - TVS Heavy Duty WaterOctober 20, 2018
TVS Heavy Duty Water - Deluux Green TeaOctober 20, 2018
Deluux Green Tea - Save WaterOctober 20, 2018
Save Water - Titan RegaliaOctober 20, 2018
Titan Regalia - Kurlon – ErasioOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon – Erasio - Stammer CureOctober 20, 2018
Stammer Cure - Kurlon FurnitureOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon Furniture - TVS Heavy Duty – SikshaOctober 20, 2018
TVS Heavy Duty – Siksha - Kurlon WardrobesOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon Wardrobes - Deccan ChronicleOctober 20, 2018
Deccan Chronicle - Kurlon SofaOctober 20, 2018
Kurlon Sofa
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- Performax – Sports WearSeptember 27, 2018
Performax – Sports WearPerformax - Sports Wear
- Poppy PlantSeptember 25, 2018
Poppy PlantPoppy Plant
- Ganesh 2September 25, 2018
Ganesh 2Ganesh 2
- Cock FightSeptember 25, 2018
Cock FightCock Fight
- The LumpSeptember 25, 2018
The LumpThe Lump
- GaneshSeptember 25, 2018
GaneshGanesh
- KolaataSeptember 25, 2018
KolaataKolaata
- NoirSeptember 27, 2018
NoirNoir
- PurpSeptember 25, 2018
PurpPurp
- Love BlrSeptember 27, 2018
Love BlrLove Blr
- Be my SantaSeptember 27, 2018
Be my SantaBe my Santa
- FestivalSeptember 25, 2018
FestivalFestival
- Still lifeSeptember 25, 2018
Still lifeStill life
- DogsSeptember 25, 2018
DogsDogs
- SwensensSeptember 27, 2018
SwensensSwensens
- StressedSeptember 25, 2018
StressedStressed
These are my twin building blocks. Where there’s an idea, there are many possibilities. When there’s a visual thought, there are many expressions.
And they can take any communication form. Unlocking a brand’s visual language, advertising campaigns, TV or digital films, photography, murals, sculptures, illustrations . . . if it can be imagined it can be done.























