Tag: Afshan Hussain Shaikh

  • Twinkle Khanna bags new role as face of Titan’s Irth campaign

    Twinkle Khanna bags new role as face of Titan’s Irth campaign

    MUMBAI: There are handbags, and then there are stories you carry around in leather and zippers. With a wink and a wisecrack, Twinkle Khanna, aka Mrs Funnybones, has now been roped in as the first-ever brand ambassador for Irth Bags, from the House of Titan. And true to form, she’s already got a bone to pick with the bag industry.

    The brand’s latest campaign, shot under her Mrs Funnybones avatar, doesn’t just showcase handbags, it pokes fun at them. From zippers that betray you at the worst possible moment to totes that don’t understand how women actually move, the films flip the script with wit, sass, and design solutions that promise to make IRTH the everyday ally women didn’t know they needed.

    “There’s a whole world that lives inside a woman’s handbag snacks, secrets, sanity, sometimes even a screwdriver!” Twinkle quipped. “This campaign felt like the perfect fit for me. It’s clever, it’s honest, and it treats bags not just as accessories, but as companions in the chaos and charm of everyday life.”

    The campaign kicks off with a spotlight on Irth’s Initials collection, the brand’s first monogram line. In her trademark style, Mrs Funnybones reveals how perfect design isn’t just seen, it’s felt, making even a simple bag a conversation starter. From tall shoulder bags and sleek handhelds to backpacks and wide shoulders, the Initials range merges timeless elegance with Irth’s design-first philosophy.

    Titan Company Ltd business head of women’s bag division Kanwalpreet Walia summed up the vibe: “A woman’s bag is far more than an accessory. It’s her constant companion, her secret keeper, her styling partner, and sometimes even her snack stash! With this campaign, we wanted to spark playful conversations around all the fabulous and not-so-fabulous moments women share with their bags. And who better to lead this dialogue than Twinkle Khanna with her sass and sparkle?”

    The films, produced by Kondurkar Studio under the creative direction of Amrish Kondurkar, are designed to be bite-sized drops of fun each one highlighting a fresh handbag truth. “It’s a collaboration of shared sensibilities,” Kondurkar explained. “Mrs Funnybones brings her wit and joyful take on daily life, Irth brings thoughtful design that makes each of those moments a little better. Together, they elevate the everyday.”

    Behind the scenes, the campaign brought together a powerhouse creative team: from director Afshan Hussain Shaikh and cinematographer Kartik Vijay, to music by Sanjay Das and production design by Daaku Aunties. The polished films are already live on Youtube and across Irth’s and Twinkle Khanna’s Instagram handles, giving audiences a first peek into a campaign that promises style with substance, and humour stitched right into the seams.

    As India’s women’s accessories market grows, Irth is carving out its own niche by being design-led, insight-driven, and refreshingly honest. And with Twinkle Khanna at the helm, expect handbags to become less of a silent accessory and more of a sparkling conversation piece.

    Because let’s be honest when it comes to bags, every woman has a story. Irth just made them a little funnier.

  • Nanhi Kali launches campaign combining education and sports for girls

    Nanhi Kali launches campaign combining education and sports for girls

    Mumbai: The K.C. Mahindra Education Trust has announced the re-defined intervention from Project Nanhi Kali with an innovative campaign that integrates football into the curriculum for underprivileged schoolgirls across India. This campaign, created by Ogilvy, underscores the trust’s commitment to holistic education, blending academic learning with essential life skills acquired through sports.

    KC Mahindra Education Trust started Project Nanhi Kali to encourage and support underprivileged girls to complete 10 years of schooling. In alignment with the National Education Policy which advocates integration of sports as part of the curriculum Project Nanhi Kali is introducing girls to the game of football.

    Project Nanhi Kali’s campaign film captures the transformative power of football on young girls, highlighting real-life stories of schoolgirls from across India who are part of this program. These girls are not just learning to play football; they are gaining confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of self-worth that transcends the football field. The film is a testament to how sports can be a powerful vehicle for change, teaching values such as teamwork, perseverance, and resilience.

    Project Nanhi Kali has transformed the lives of more than 700,000 girls across India.

    Commenting on the new film, K.C. Mahindra Education Trust trustee and executive director Sheetal Mehta said, “At Project Nanhi Kali, we empower underprivileged girls through a transformative blend of education including 21st-century skills and sports leadership training. This holistic approach provides the girls with the essential tools to succeed in life. Our ‘Lessons from a Football’ film vividly showcases how football teaches crucial values like teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. By incorporating sports into our program, we see Nanhi Kalis evolving into strong, confident leaders who are ready to take on the world.”

    Mahindra Group chief customer and brand officer Asha Kharga also added, “Nanhi Kali represents Mahindra’s philosophy of Rise in action. We approached the new campaign with the mindset of an innovation launch. In alignment with the National Education Policy, Nanhi Kali has revamped its curriculum to be more holistic by integrating sports, while maintaining a focus on English, Math, digital & financial literacy, and soft skills.“

    “We needed to effectively communicate this shift and a day with the Nanhi Kalis in the village of Jambusar gave us rich insights. For these girls, football is more than a sport, it instills in them the confidence to Rise.”

    Ogilvy India conceptualised this thought-provoking film. Ogilvy India chief creative officers Kainaz Karmakar and Harshad Rajadhyaksha opined: “We visited a rural Nanhi Kali centre and spent a lot of quality time interacting with several Nanhi Kalis, and their coaches. The raw, captivating, and liberating stories of what the simple game of football has come to mean for these little girls and their sense of confidence and self-worth, is what inspired us to create this piece of communication.

    “It is a privilege and honour for all of us at Ogilvy to partner with the super-driven Nanhi Kali client team in this journey. We are also very pleased with what our director, Afshan, has been able to bring to life in this film, working with so many amazing actual Nanhi Kalis who had never ever faced a movie camera in their lives, before this film.”

  • Amazon India launches its new campaign – ‘Inn Dibbon Mein Kya hai?’

    Amazon India launches its new campaign – ‘Inn Dibbon Mein Kya hai?’

    Bengaluru: Amazon India today unveiled its campaign “Inn Dibbon mein kya hai”.

    Amazon as an organization is known for their consumer focus.  This campaign is inspired from real slice of life moments, striking an emotional chord while highlighting the resilience demonstrated by customers in adapting to a new way of life. This film is an ode celebrating the testimony of the customers in their endeavor to pave the way for a new normal.

    The campaign features a series of situations peppered with insightful observations from the new way of living. It acknowledges that life, as we once knew it has changed. In this changing scenario the meaning of things, our possessions too have transformed. An ordinary mop and copper are ways to share chores for a young couple, a laptop is an online school for a girl. The question ‘Inn Dibbon mein kya hai’ is answered by the emotional connections these purchases stir. While the film showcases Amazon’s wide selection, safety, best practices, delivery and assurance its high point is heart strings it touches. The intent behind the campaign is to give the brand a real human form. A partner rather than a provider.

    Conceptualized by Team Ogilvy Bangalore, the ‘Inn Dibbon mein kya hai’ and directed by Afshan form good morning Films, the campaign evocatively dovetails with Amazon India’s intent of partnering its consumers in this New Normal. All the while making customers aware about the vast selection on Amazon.in with safe and reliable delivery. The campaign includes TVCs and short content for customers across India.

    Ravi Desai, Director Mass and Brand Marketing, Amazon India: “Last few months have transformed the way we all live and each one of us is embracing change & making many new beginnings…some big…some small. We see this intervention as more than just a campaign from Amazon, but as an ode, a salute to this spirit of optimism and human tenacity – finding moments of joy & togetherness during these times. It also very humbly reminds us of the privilege & the responsibility Amazon has, to serve our customers, and be an ally in their new beginnings. The quintessential Amazon Box ceases to be just a carrier of something you ordered, transcending to a larger purpose of delivering happiness safely, with the trust that millions of customers have placed in Amazon.in.”

    N Ramamoorthi, President, Ogilvy South: “What unites all of us during this tough time is hope – for newer beginnings and for better times ahead. Little things symbolize new beginnings, be it the new laptop for a daughter or a mobile phone for a parent. That’s where Amazon and it’s wide selection across categories comes in – as a brand that enables our search for new beginnings by delivering these symbols of hope when we need it the most.”

    Kamala Gowri, VP, Ogilvy South: “In a time when we are trying to learn to live the new normal, this campaign beautifully brings out the role and relevance of Amazon in our lives.  It also demonstrates how Amazon has touched the lives of people in this country."

    S M Talha Nazim, Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy Bangalore: “In these uncertain times, Amazon is not just another e-commerce platform. Rather, it is a thoughtful partner that intends to deliver hope and joy to all of us. This is what the campaign so beautifully captures.”

    Divya Bhatia, Group Creative Director Bangalore and Scriptwriter said, “This campaign is a heartfelt attempt to embrace our new life. An attempt to infuse it with meaning, warmth where everything we own sparks joy.”

    Please watch the film:

    https://postgoodmorningfilms.wetransfer.com/downloads/d47d668262fa730c070fe1a68069f59e20200730163902/fca25035ce674d2f0b08876c2f31d46620200730163903/1ea17c

    CREDITS

    Client: Amazon India

    Agency: Ogilvy, Bengaluru

    CCOs India: Harshad Rajadhyaksha, Kainaz Karmarkar, Sukesh Nayak

    Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy South: Mahesh Gharat , Kiran Anthony

    Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy South: S M Talha Nazim

    Creative Team: Divya Bhatia, Priyanka Mukherjee

    President, Ogilvy South: N Ramamoorthi

    Vice President, Ogilvy South: Kamala Gowri V

    Head of Planning, Ogilvy South: Anirban Roy

    Account Management: Nayantara Dasgupta

    Planning Team: Barsha Chakraborty, Sumana Suresh

    Production House: Good Morning Films  Director: Afshan Hussain Shaikh