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News18•28-01-2026, 17:45

Bombay Canvas Pioneers Vertical Storytelling, Redefining India's Microdrama Economy

  • •Bombay Canvas, a Mumbai-based startup, is establishing itself as India's first brand built entirely around vertical narratives, challenging traditional media formats.
  • •The company focuses on short-form content as a creative choice, not a compromise, attracting investors like Bhavesh Patel of Colour Yellow Productions.
  • •Upcoming projects include India's first vertical microdrama biopic on Ranjit Bajaj and "The Great Indian Heist," a 16-episode thriller designed for mobile screens.
  • •Bombay Canvas emphasizes true stories, overlooked characters, and formats that don't fit traditional theatrical or OTT economics, including a food series and India's first vertical anime.
  • •Co-founded by Abhinav Singla and Vishad Tiwari, the company distributes content via its Canvas app, YouTube, and Instagram, betting on the future of vertical storytelling in India.

Why It Matters: Bombay Canvas is pioneering vertical storytelling in India, creating a new microdrama economy with innovative mobile-first content.

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