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  • Preetam Thingalaya joins Bullet as vp–marketing

    Preetam Thingalaya joins Bullet as vp–marketing

    MUMBAI: Looks like Bullet has fired its next big shot. Preetam Thingalaya has joined the newly launched micro-drama app as vice president marketing, bringing with him more than 20 years of brand-building experience across media, FMCG, tech, and entertainment.

    Preetam’s move comes at a time when Bullet, in partnership with Zee Entertainment, is aiming to reshape digital storytelling through bite-sized, vertical-format dramas designed for binge-watching.

    An industry veteran known for crafting digital ecosystems and forging creator partnerships, Preetam has previously led marketing at Eshtory, a premium original audio storytelling platform. Before that, he held key roles at Mirum India (a VML company), ZEE5, Mindshare, and Hindustan Unilever.

    With Bullet blending tech, storytelling, and creator energy, Preetam’s appointment signals the brand’s next act, making micro-dramas a macro trend.

  • Rashmi Gagan joins JLL India as director – field marketing

    Rashmi Gagan joins JLL India as director – field marketing

    MUMBAI: Rashmi Gagan has stepped into a new role as director – field marketing at JLL India, where she will spearhead strategic growth initiatives and elevate the brand’s market presence.

    Gagan, who most recently served as national head – marketing and strategy (IA) and global marketing manager – rail and electric motion at Norgren, brings over 17 years of experience across B2B marketing, industrial IoT, and strategic business transformation.

    Her career spans leadership roles at Rockwell Automation, the National Film Development CorP,  Lodestar UM, and Impact Marketing Services. Gagan began her professional journey with early management trainee stints at Dabur India and NTPC.

    In a LinkedIn post announcing her move, Gagan called it “a new beginning with fresh perspectives”, expressing excitement about “leading with vision, creating meaningful impact, and embracing continuous learning.”

    As JLL India sharpens its marketing playbook in a rapidly evolving real estate landscape, Gagan’s appointment signals a clear intent to blend data-driven marketing with creative storytelling — the kind that turns buildings into brands.

  • Bollywood Hungama sets the stage for OTT Fest 2025

    Bollywood Hungama sets the stage for OTT Fest 2025

    MUMBAI: Lights, camera, streaming! Bollywood Hungama is all set to roll out the third edition of its OTT India Summit & Entertainment Awards 2025, returning on December 3 and 4 to celebrate India’s booming digital entertainment landscape.

    Fresh off the glittering success of the Style Icons Summit & Awards, which saw A-list stars like Akshay Kumar, Aamir Khan, Shahid Kapoor and Malaika Arora lighting up the red carpet, Hungama Digital Media is shifting gears from couture to content. The OTT India Fest will once again bring together creators, disruptors, and dreamers shaping India’s streaming revolution.

    Hungama Digital Entertainment founder and CEO Neeraj Roy said the aim is to keep pushing the boundaries of what Indian entertainment can be. He noted that with more than 100 originals already under its belt, Hungama continues to champion innovation, authenticity, and cultural relevance.

    From thought-provoking panels to glamour-packed celebrations, the two-day summit promises to blend insight with spectacle, reaffirming Hungama’s place as a trailblazer in India’s entertainment ecosystem.

    As co-founder Suleman Mobhani put it, the initiative isn’t just an event but a movement celebrating influence, individuality and innovation. With creators and brands coming together once again under one spotlight, this December, it’s showtime for India’s OTT power players.

  • Kaveri Kapur speaks her mind in Verbal Vomit

    Kaveri Kapur speaks her mind in Verbal Vomit

    MUMBAI: Looks like Kaveri Kapur is done bottling things up. The singer-songwriter and actor has announced her debut podcast, Verbal Vomit, and it’s every bit as bold as its name. After teasing fans for weeks with glimpses of neon-pink chaos, Kaveri finally dropped the trailer on her Youtube channel, confirming that the first episode goes live on 31 October.

    Billed as a space for brutally honest conversations, Verbal Vomit promises to showcase Kaveri in her most unfiltered avatar yet. “I’ve put in a lot of my personal life lessons and learnings into this,” she said. “It’s called Verbal Vomit because that’s literally what it is, you’ll see me and my guests at our most honest.”

    The trailer delivers on that promise, swinging from graveyard dates to growing up with OCD, body-image battles and life’s messy in-betweens. With every candid confession, Kaveri makes it clear this isn’t your typical glossy celeb chat.

    Fresh off Masoom 2 and a new track with Naughty Boy, Kaveri’s latest venture proves she’s not just finding her voice, she’s letting it all out, one unfiltered episode at a time.

     

  • Haryana’s Biggest Web Series “MahaPunarjanma” By Sri Adhikari Brothers to Premiere on STAGE App This Diwali

    Haryana’s Biggest Web Series “MahaPunarjanma” By Sri Adhikari Brothers to Premiere on STAGE App This Diwali

    MUMBAI: Two new episodes will be released every Friday. The web series spans 26 episodes. For the first time, a major Mumbai production house (Sri Adhikari Brothers) is creating a web series for Haryana.

    The web series is being shot in Bhiwani, featuring prominent artists from not only Haryana but also Mumbai. Haryana has never seen a major 26-episode web series before. Viewers are eagerly awaiting the web series. 

    The web series will depict the secrets of past lives, unfulfilled love, and the story of reincarnation.

    Whenever reincarnation is discussed, it’s always said, “Every birth leaves a secret.” The release date of Haryana’s biggest web series, which explores similar secrets and stories behind past lives, has been announced. For quite some time, viewers have been waiting for the release date of this web series, based on the concept of reincarnation. Stage App has announced the release dates for this web series on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. 

    The 26-episode web series “Mahapunarjanma…Janamon Ki Mahagaatha” is releasing on October 31st. This is the first time in Haryana that a web series will be released in a weekly episodic format. The first two episodes of the web series will be released on October 31st, followed by two new episodes every Friday. This web series will keep viewers engaged for 13 weeks. The series has been produced for Stage App by the Sri Adhikari Brothers, and its creators are Kailash Adhikari and Ravi Adhikari. They have delivered dozens of successful shows on Indian television and the OTT world and are now taking Haryanvi content to new heights. November 1st is Haryana Day and also the foundation day of Stage App. Therefore, starting October 31st, just a day before, Stage App has announced a big gift for its Haryana viewers in the form of this web series.

    Story: When birth, karma, and love collide:

    ‘Maha-Punarjanma’ is a story that explores the mysteries of unfulfilled love, karma, and reincarnation from a new perspective. It also explores an unfulfilled love that a lover has reincarnated to fulfill. It remains to be seen whether his previous lover will recognize him. Will society accept this young woman’s love for this ten-year-old boy after a new birth? The story begins with Ajayveer, a man whose life is bound by the karma of his past life. Surrounding him are Mohini, a woman bound by love beyond the boundaries of time, and Guruji, the guardian of the mysteries of karma and birth. Each episode opens the door to a new mystery—sometimes the unfulfilled love of a lifetime, sometimes the unfulfilled account of a deed, and sometimes the search for a soul seeking salvation but unable to break free. This web series is a completely new experience for the people of Haryana.

    A Haryanvi Story on a Cinematic Scale:

    ‘Maha-Punarjanma’ is a game-changing piece of content for a Haryanvi web series. Its visuals, music, and production values ​​are at par with Bollywood and national OTT standards. Shooting is underway in Bhiwani district, Haryana, where the scenes showcase a balanced blend of authentic village soil, folk culture, and modern reality. Crowds of people are flocking to watch the filming in Bhiwani daily, and people are thoroughly enjoying the experience. This is also the first time in Haryana that a web series will be shot simultaneously. The story’s blend of mystery and emotion makes it not just a web series, but an epic saga that transcends generations, yet remains deeply connected to the heart.

    This web series will change the direction of content in Haryana: 

    Producers Web series producers Kailash Adhikari and Ravi Adhikari say, “Maha-Punarjanma isn’t just a story of reincarnation; it’s a depiction of the incomplete journey of a human soul, its karma, and its love. Haryanvi stories have such depth that they deserve to be told on a larger scale, and STAGE App has provided that platform. Our aim is to provide Haryanavi audiences with the same experience as found on national OTT platforms: stunning visuals, a deep story, and heartfelt music. Maha-Punarjanma will prove to be a turning point in Haryana’s OTT journey.”

    STAGE App is the largest home for Haryana’s stories:

    STAGE App, India’s first dialect-based OTT platform, has always brought the stories, art, and culture rooted in Haryana to the digital world. ‘Maha-Punarjanma‘ is the next major step in STAGE’s vision to offer global-quality content in the local language. According to the STAGE App team, “We believe that the stories of Haryana are not just about Haryanvis, they are stories of the soul of India. ‘Maha-Punarjanma‘ is a journey that weaves together emotion, action, and destiny.” 
     

  • Ceuticoz and Dabur NewU blend science with beauty

    Ceuticoz and Dabur NewU blend science with beauty

    MUMBAI: Now that’s a glow partnership! Ceuticoz, one of India’s fastest-growing dermatologist-led skincare brands, has joined hands with Dabur NewU to make science-backed skincare more accessible across the country. The collaboration officially began in September 2025 and marks a fresh chapter in India’s beauty retail scene, one where dermatology meets daily skincare.

    Under the partnership, Ceuticoz’s bestselling serums, sunscreens and treatment essentials are now available at 25 NewU stores, with plans to expand to more than 100 outlets in the next six months. Shoppers can expect to find the brand’s high-performance, dermatologist-developed formulations showcased in NewU’s experiential retail format, which lets consumers discover, test and learn about their skincare.

    “We are delighted to welcome Ceuticoz to the Dabur NewU family,” said Dabur Retail (H&B Stores Ltd.) COO Manish Asthana. “Ceuticoz stands for science, ethics and innovation, and its formulations meet global standards while being trusted by dermatologists worldwide.”

    For Ceuticoz founder Sukhbir Singh Chimni, the tie-up is personal. “When I started Ceuticoz, I wanted to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and everyday skincare. Seeing our products on NewU shelves takes that dream one step closer.”

    Beyond products, both brands are uniting to promote skincare awareness and education through personalised in-store guidance and expert-led experiences. Together, they’re helping Indian consumers make informed choices, proving that when science meets self-care, everyone shines a little brighter.

     

  • Cinépolis rolls out the red carpet for SRK fans

    Cinépolis rolls out the red carpet for SRK fans

    MUMBAI: It’s time to fall in love all over again. Cinépolis India is turning up the nostalgia with a cinematic celebration fit for the king of Hindi cinema. Beginning October 31, the multiplex chain is hosting the Shah Rukh Khan Film Festival across 24 cities, inviting fans to relive the actor’s most iconic performances where they belong, on the big screen.

    The line-up reads like a love letter to Hindi cinema itself, spanning Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Devdas, Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Dil Se, and Jawan. Each screening promises a return to those unforgettable moments of romance, drama and charm that defined generations of moviegoers.

    “Few actors have shaped Indian cinema like Shah Rukh Khan,” said Cinépolis India managing director Devang Sampat. “This festival celebrates his legacy by recreating the shared joy of watching his films together in theatres. At Cinépolis, we want every film to feel like an experience.”

    Running through the first week of November, the festival will light up Cinépolis theatres from Delhi and Lucknow to Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata and beyond. With seven blockbusters, 24 cities and countless memories, this tribute is pure Hindi cinema magic, curtain up, arms outstretched, and hearts wide open.

     

  • Polycab sparks a message of safety and care

    Polycab sparks a message of safety and care

    MUMBAI: Now that’s what you call a shockingly good reminder! Polycab, one of India’s leading electrical brands, has unveiled a moving new campaign for its Green Wires, urging consumers to think beyond shiny interiors and focus on what truly keeps homes safe, the wires hidden behind the walls.

    Titled “Apno ki safety se samjhouta? No chance,” the campaign is a heartfelt call to action that highlights how unseen choices make the biggest difference. The film strings together moments of warmth and everyday care, gently revealing that every safe smile is powered by trusted wiring.

    The campaign also underscores Polycab’s promise of safety through innovation. Its Green Wires plus are lead-free, flame-resistant, and low on smoke and toxic fumes. Made from 99.97 per cent pure copper, they’re built to carry higher current while resisting rodents, moisture and abrasion, proving that real strength lies beneath the surface.

    “This campaign is a gentle nudge to consumers to look beyond the visible,” said Brand & Marcom senior vice president Shwetal Basu. “While design and aesthetics are important, real safety starts with what’s behind the walls.”

    Running across television, digital, and social platforms, the campaign plugs into emotion as much as awareness, reminding everyone that while décor beautifies a home, it’s the unseen wires that truly keep it alive and safe.

     

  • Karan Johar adds star power to Nuuk’s smart style

    Karan Johar adds star power to Nuuk’s smart style

    MUMBAI: Now that’s what you call a reel good design! Filmmaker Karan Johar is bringing his trademark flair to the world of home appliances, teaming up with Nuuk for a multi-film campaign that celebrates the brand’s design-first philosophy.

    Known for turning everyday emotions into cinematic moments, Karan channels that same touch into Nuuk’s new range, where sleek form meets smart function. The collaboration kicks off with Nuuk Brīsk, India’s first food-safe ILAG Ceramictech air fryer, a toxin-free innovation built for the modern kitchen.

    The film, set in a stylish kitchen, captures Karan’s blend of drama and detail, showcasing an appliance that’s as safe as it is smart. With 8 preset cooking modes (including tandoor, crispy fry and ferment) and a 360 rapid air circulation system, the Brīsk proves design can be delicious too.

    “I’ve always admired creations that combine innovation and intent,” said Karan Johar. “Nuuk’s design-first approach mirrors my belief that everyday experiences can be transformed through thoughtful design.”

    Echoing this sentiment, Nuuk’s co-founders Gazal Kalra and Shalabh Gupta said the partnership brings together Karan’s creative sensibility and the brand’s mission to reimagine home living with purpose and polish.

    The campaign will unfold through a series of stylish short films featuring Nuuk’s hero products, from air fryers to heaters and humidifiers, each crafted to highlight how design and function can beautifully coexist.

    Since its launch in 2024, Nuuk has been redefining Indian homes with sleek, smart, and sustainable innovation. And with Karan Johar now in the frame, this partnership promises to make even kitchen counters feel red-carpet ready.

     

  • Joy spreads fresh glow with Sanya’s cream comeback

    Joy spreads fresh glow with Sanya’s cream comeback

    MUMBAI: Now that’s what you call a glow-up! Joy Personal Care has rolled out a refreshing new campaign for its much-loved skin fruits moisturising cream, bringing actor Sanya Malhotra back to the spotlight as the face of its legacy moisturiser. The breezy film breathes new life into a household classic while keeping its trademark warmth intact.

    The TVC flips the traditional ‘bride-seeing’ moment into a modern-day social media scene. When Sanya is quizzed by a prospective groom’s mother, she turns the living room into a mini influencer studio, ring light and all, to shoot her quirky “OG product” review of Joy Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream. What follows is a mix of humour, confidence and family charm that ends in a cheerful dance, all wrapped in Joy’s signature message, ‘beautiful by nature.’

    Blending nostalgia with gen z flair, the ad celebrates a product that’s been hydrating Indian skin for generations. Enriched with apple and jojoba oil, the cream promises 48-hour moisturisation, radiant softness and zero stickiness, making it as relevant for today’s users as it was for their mums.

    “Joy Skin Fruits has always been part of households that trust what works,” said RSH Global co-founder and chairman Sunil Agarwal. “With this TVC, we wanted to highlight timeless relevance in a fun, contemporary way.”

    Chief marketing officer Poulomi Roy added that the film reflects changing skincare preferences, “Younger audiences value authenticity and effectiveness, and Sanya’s relatability bridges our heritage with their aspirations.”

    For Sanya, the collaboration felt like home. “Joy Skin Fruits has always been my go-to for deep moisturisation,” she said. “This campaign’s playful twist made it such a joy to shoot.”

    The film is being amplified across TV, Youtube, and social media, ensuring that Joy’s creamy charm continues to shine through generations, one glowing face at a time.