Since its launch, the design-first Indian mechanical watch brand Rotoris has spent the last year building an identity around the idea of ambition. Its philosophy, ‘Become More,’ speaks to people who are still building their visions — entrepreneurs, creators, professionals and craftsmen who see growth as a continuous pursuit. The brand often describes its audience as the ‘Man in Motion,’ someone driven by discipline, curiosity and the commitment to improve every day. Even its five watch collections are conceptualized by values instead of aesthetics, each representing an idea like leading, navigating, simplifying or revealing. For Rotoris, the watch is only one expression of that philosophy. The larger ambition is to build a community around people who dedicate themselves to mastering what they do. 

With that, the brand just introduced its new series called Rotoris Room, a long-form conversation series that brings together people from different creative worlds to explore the ideas that shape their lives and work. The first edition features comedian Vir Das, actor Boman Irani, chef Ranveer Brar, wildlife filmmaker Suyash Keshari and sarod player Ayaan Ali Bangash.

Across the episode, the discussion moves between creativity, discipline, instinct, leadership and the responsibilities that come with experience. The guests reflect on how they developed their craft over decades, the people they learnt from, the mistakes that stayed with them and the habits that continue to shape their work. They speak about the importance of staying curious, trusting instinct, respecting the process and remaining a student regardless of experience. At several points, the conversation finds surprising parallels between cooking, comedy, filmmaking, acting and music, showing how different creative practices often arrive at similar lessons.

Another recurring thread is how creative people navigate the pressures that come with visibility today. The guests touch on social media, virality and public expectations, while returning to a simple question: what parts of their work still belong entirely to them? Their answers point back to the joy of the craft itself — the feeling of creating, discovering and improving — even when no one is watching. The conversations also move into ideas of honour, masculinity, listening, mentorship and setting the right culture for the people around you. 

Just as Rotoris positions its watches as symbols for people who are constantly evolving, the series brings together individuals who continue to approach their work with curiosity and intent, regardless of where they are in their careers. In doing so, Rotoris shifts the conversation beyond products and especially watches as a marker for success and creates a space where the roads and the journey of ambition, craft and personal growth become part of a larger cultural dialogue.

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