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























