Tag: Medha Shankr

  • Sanya Malhotra, Medha Shankr and Mimi Chakraborty join forces in Joy Personal Care’s latest TVC

    Sanya Malhotra, Medha Shankr and Mimi Chakraborty join forces in Joy Personal Care’s latest TVC

    Mumbai: As winter draws near, Joy Personal Care, the Indian home- grown personal care brand, under the aegis of RSH Global, launched a new campaign for its flagship winter-care product Honey & Almonds Body Lotion. This new TVC features Bollywood celebrities and brand ambassadors Sanya Malhotra and Medha Shankr, with Bengali superstar, Mimi Chakraborty.

    In the new TVC, Sanya Malhotra basks in the winter sun, gently caressing her hands and feet, smiling at how soft her skin feels. Nearby, Mimi Chakraborty and Medha Shankr eagerly ask Sanya about her skincare secret. After some playful teasing and a light-hearted chase, Sanya finally reveals her secret: Joy Honey & Almonds Body Lotion. She explains how the perfect blend of 100% almond oil and honey deeply nourishes the skin, leaving it buttery smooth and non-greasy. The TVC concludes with the trio joyfully celebrating their experience. The film seamlessly showcases how the body lotion’s non-greasy formula works perfectly on the skin, keeping it nourished and hydrated throughout the winter season.

    The film will be further amplified across various media channels such as Television, YouTube, Social Media and other digital platforms.

    Commenting on the launch of the TVC, Joy Personal Care (RSH Global) founder & chairman Sunil Agarwal stated, “Winter season, especially in the North, is a critical time for skincare, as the dry air requires both nourishment and intense moisturization. This period, coinciding with the festive season, is also strategically important from a category perspective. Our flagship Honey & Almonds Body Lotion is highly cherished by customers across markets, and with this new campaign, we are confident it will further drive category growth and expand our reach. The refreshing appeal of our brand ambassadors in the TVC, combined with their authentic charm, perfectly reflects our brand’s core values of authenticity and inclusivity. We believe this collaboration will strengthen our connection with consumers, enabling us to build even deeper relationships with our audience.”

    Commenting on the new campaign, Joy Personal Care (RSH Global) CMO Poulomi Roy said, “We are excited to bring together our brand ambassadors for the TVC of our flagship winter product, Honey & Almonds Body Lotion. Honey and almonds have always held a special place in Indian culture and households, known for their deeply nourishing properties, which aligns perfectly with our proposition, ‘Beautiful by Nature.’ Collaborating with talented individuals like Sanya Malhotra, Mimi Chakraborty, and Medha Shankr allows us to reach a wider audience. This campaign not only highlights the benefits of our flagship product but also reinforces our brand’s presence in the market.”

    Sanya Malhotra shared, “Returning to shoot for Joy Personal Care is always such a pleasure! Working with the incredibly talented Mimi Chakraborty and Medha Shankr has made this experience truly special. The creativity and energy on set was truly inspiring, and as a brand ambassador, I’m super excited to be part of this campaign.”

    Medha Shankr expressed, “This campaign has been a fantastic experience for me. Partnering with Sanya and Mimi to promote Joy’s Honey & Almonds Body Lotion has been both enjoyable and rewarding. Honey & Almonds Body Lotion is ideal for the winter season for its perfect blend of 100% almond oil and honey.”

    Mimi Chakraborty remarked, “As the ambassador for the Honey & Almonds Body Lotion in West Bengal, working with Sanya and Medha has been a delightful experience. The TVC beautifully captures the essence of Joy’s flagship product Honey & Almonds Body Lotion, and I’m grateful to be part of this project.”

  • Cheil India’s campaign for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 series unites art and music

    Cheil India’s campaign for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 series unites art and music

    Mumbai: Cheil India has released a captivating new campaign for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 series. The campaign film highlights the unique and collaborative journey of popular artists Santanu Hazarika and Medha Shankr, as they use Galaxy Book4 and Galaxy ecosystem devices for work, ideation and content creation.

    The film opens with Santanu Hazarika and Medha Shankr brainstorming ideas and refining their creations using the Galaxy Book4 series laptops and Samsung’s AI-powered ecosystem. The popular artists can be seen sharing ideas in seconds, using AI-powered Galaxy devices to enhance their artwork and ideating on multiple screens, effectively having an entire studio in the palm of their hands.

    “Collaboration between people and devices is important for success. With the Galaxy ecosystem, you get seamless integration between devices to complete your work effortlessly. This, in essence, is Samsung’s commitment to innovation that brings ease to your life. Our latest Galaxy Book4 campaign demonstrates how the Galaxy ecosystem comes together to enable artists to merge distinct art forms. Whether it’s utilizing the smartphone as a webcam or continuing your work on a second screen, the Galaxy Book4 series provides you a personalised AI-powered Galaxy ecosystem that is truly one of a kind,” said Samsung India vice president, MX Business Aditya Babbar.

    Boosted with AI, the Galaxy Book4 series comes with features like assisted image editing to deliver immersive visuals, turning big ideas into reality. Enabling users to extend their PC screens and connect across Galaxy devices, users may also effortlessly upgrade video calls from the laptop webcam to a Samsung Galaxy smartphone as a connected camera.

    Speaking on the campaign, Cheil India CCO Vikash Chemjong said, “With the new campaign film, we aim to communicate the boundless creative potential of the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem. Shifting the focus from technical specifications through a captivating blend of art and music, the film demonstrates how the AI-integrated Galaxy Ecosystem empowers our protagonists to bring their ideas to fruition.”

    Commenting on the campaign, Cheil SWA COO Sanjeev Jasani said, “The campaign film showcases how users can unleash their creativity, collaborate effortlessly, and take productivity to unprecedented levels. Our focus lies on telling the youth how Galaxy Book4, clubbed with AI and the Galaxy Ecosystem, can help them demonstrate their limitless potential.”

  • Lessons of adaptability: Embracing failure to touch success

    Lessons of adaptability: Embracing failure to touch success

    Mumbai: This year, Goafest has adapted to new horizons, bringing the 17th edition of the festival to the vibrant city of Mumbai.

    As they celebrated numerous ground-breaking ideas, they rose a toast to adaptability – the key to success in their ever-changing world. From diverse view-points to cutting-edge strategies, set amidst the serene backdrop of Powai Lake, this year’s Goafest ignited the creative spark and empowered people to navigate the exciting unknown.

    Disney+ Hotstar presented a session, titled Lessons of Adaptability: Embracing Failure to Touch Success, featuring Indian actress Medha Shankr, and actor Vikrant Massey, moderated by the multifaceted Actor, Producer & Entrepreneur, Neha Dhupia. Medha and Vikrant, the cast of the acclaimed film 12th Fail, illuminated the audience with their insights on embracing failure as a stepping stone towards triumph.

    Reflecting on his 21 years in the industry, Vikrant delved into the essence of adaptability, citing his varied experiences from television to movies and the invaluable lesson that success cannot exist without acknowledging failure. He said, “Success cannot be defined as a standard without failure. Out of  365 days in a year, in 300 you’re off the mark, and only 65 are successes.” He shared anecdotes from his latest project, ‘12th Fail,’ finding resonance in the film’s themes of familial responsibility and the values instilled by Manoj Kumar’s vision. Meanwhile, Medha, having relocated to Mumbai several years ago, echoed Vikrant’s sentiment on embracing failure as a catalyst for growth.

    Despite uncertainties about the film’s reception, both actors were committed to authenticity, prioritising storytelling over commercial success. They expressed openness to future collaborations, guided by a shared dedication to staying true to the director’s vision and exploring diverse storytelling opportunities.

    Through engaging anecdotes and candid reflections, they demonstrated how resilience and adaptability are vital ingredients on the path to success.
     

  • Medha Shankr receives an IMDb STARmeter Award

    Medha Shankr receives an IMDb STARmeter Award

    Mumbai: IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, presented an IMDb ‘Breakout Star’ STARmeter Award to 12th Fail star Medha Shankr. The award recognises stars who are strong performers on the Popular Indian Celebrities list on the IMDb app. It charts the page views of the more than 200 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide and has proven to be a keenly accurate predictor of stars who are about to have a breakthrough career moment.

    Shankr can currently be seen in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s biographical drama film 12th Fail, based on the real-life story of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma (played by Vikrant Massey) and IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi (played by Shankr). Following the movie’s streaming release, Shankr ranked in the top 10 of the Popular Indian Celebrities list three times in January, including two weeks at the number one spot. 12th Fail currently holds the top spot on the Top 250 list of top-rated Indian movies chart, and an IMDb user rating of 9.1. Shankr’s earlier credits include Dil Bekaraar, Max, Min, and Meowzaki, and Shaadisthan.

    “I’m very honored to be receiving the IMDb ‘Breakout Star’ STARmeter Award. This is my first award for 12th Fail, so it’s extremely special, and it’s coming from IMDb, which is the most credible source for movies, so I’m very happy,” said Medha Shankr. “Audience love matters to me the most, and I want to thank my fans for giving me so much of it for this performance.”

    “IMDb congratulates Medha for her powerful performance in 12th Fail that captivated global audiences and delighted viewers,” said IMDb India head Yaminie Patodia. “Fans and entertainment professionals around the world have enjoyed learning more about her life and career on IMDb, and we are proud to honor her early and continuing success with this award.”

    View Shankr’s award presentation video here. IMDb users can also add web series and films from Shankr’s filmography and other titles to their IMDb Watchlist at imdb.com/watchlist.

    Previous IMDb ‘Breakout Star’ STARmeter Award recipients include Bhuvan Arora, Angira Dhar, Adarsh Gourav, Ashley Park, Natasha Bharadwaj, Ayo Edebiri, and Regé-Jean Page. Learn more about IMDb STARmeter Awards at imdb.com/starmeterawards.