Tag: Vivek Kakkad

  • Ranbir and Neetu Kapoor spark fun in Lay’s ‘Isey Kehte Hain Pyaar’ campaign

    Ranbir and Neetu Kapoor spark fun in Lay’s ‘Isey Kehte Hain Pyaar’ campaign

    Mumbai: Is it family first, or Lay’s first? Lay’s, one of the leading potato chips brands in India, is here to answer the question with a witty and relatable campaign, “Isey Kehte Hain Pyaar.” Featuring brand ambassador Ranbir Kapoor and his ever-charming mother, Neetu Kapoor, the campaign captures the hilarious clash between affection and flavour when the irresistible taste of Lay’s challenges the resilience of unbreakable relationships. Get ready for a light hearted tug-of-war as the duo humorously navigate through situations to safeguard their prized packs!

    The campaign vibrantly delves into the playful struggle that ensues as the mother-son duo find themselves in a snack showdown for the ultimate prize – a bag of Lay’s chips. The magnetic pull of Lay’s signature taste puts even the strongest bonds to test, proving that no one willingly surrenders their Lay’s.

    In the debut film of the entertaining ‘Isey Kehte Hain Pyaar’ series, brand ambassador Ranbir Kapoor teams up with his real-life mother, Neetu Kapoor as they go head-to-head for their favourite Lay’s. The film opens with Ranbir playing the perfect son, assisting Neetu with chores throughout the day. However, the playful plot thickens when Neetu searches for her missing Lay’s—a pack initially left in Ranbir’s care. The narrative takes an amusing turn as Ranbir, who had been a dutiful son up until now, brings out the hidden Lay’s pack from behind the sofa cushions, revealing it with a cheeky smile. With a contented bite, he seals the playful prank, triumphantly celebrating the enduring love for Lay’s. This charming mischief sets the tone for a series of entertaining films yet to unfold.

    Radiating excitement on the campaign’s launch, PepsiCo India category lead – potato chips Saumya Rathor said, “We all know that love doesn’t always conquer all, especially when there’s a bag of Lay’s involved. We’ve all been there – staring down a bag of Lay’s, contemplating whether to share or savour in delicious solitude. Our latest campaign taps into this behaviour, showcasing how the love for Lay’s can even challenge the strongest connections, brilliantly depicted by Ranbir Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. This film is just the appetizer; brace yourselves for an epic snack showdown between them, promising suspense, laughter, and unexpected twists. Love, loyalty, and a bag of Lay’s – the ultimate test awaits in this series that will have you on the edge of your seat. So, stay tuned and watch how the duel unfolds!”

    Brand ambassador and superstar, Ranbir Kapoor, expressed, “Working with Lay’s is always a thrill, but this time was exceptional—I got to share the screen with my mom. What made it even more special was that the film actually reflects something we encounter regularly in our home. The universal love for Lay’s sometimes turns our house into a riot of fun. I can’t wait for the audience to dive into these films with their own bags of Lay’s and enjoy the ride!”

    “Working on the campaign was truly enjoyable. The film wonderfully captures the playful moments surrounding love and Lay’s. The fun interactions between Ranbir, Lay’s, and myself are just the start of a series that holds many surprises. While Ranbir took the first win, there’s more excitement ahead—let’s consider it 1-0 for now but stay tuned for what’s next!” remarked the charming Neetu Kapoor.

    The initial TVC launch signals the start of an engaging series of films where Ranbir Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor will engage in a delightful snack showdown, inviting audiences to witness their playful battle over Lay’s chips, promising more laughter, more moments of love, and more Lay’s-inspired fun. The campaign is a result of a close collaboration between Leo Burnett, PepsiCo India, and director Vivek Kakkad. Leo Burnett played a crucial role in crafting the strategic framework, while Kakkad brought his critical expertise in coming up with the campaign idea, writing the tag line and the witty scripts.

    The campaign’s 360-degree approach will encompass various elements, promising a comprehensive rollout across multiple platforms, including digital, television, print, and social media, to immerse audiences in the delightful world of Lay’s ‘Isey Kehte Hain Pyaar’ campaign.

  • Max’s fresh take on contemporary urban lifestyle

    Max’s fresh take on contemporary urban lifestyle

    MUMBAI: Max Fashion recently launched its latest TV commercial. The film has been conceptualised by JWT and leverages the insight that there are endless ways to win your partner back after a tiff. 

    There are small moments of disagreement in all our lives that can be quickly resolved with a gesture of love. Max plays an essential role in settling these smaller moments of distress by offering affordable yet remarkably trendy fashion for every member of the family. The brand has used this insight as the inspiration for the campaign by positioning themselves as a ‘way out of a tricky situation’ in the film.

    Max Fashion VP – marketing Jiten Mahendra said, “The ad film is targeted to appeal to the young Indian contemporary family and how Max continues to play a pivotal role in simple everyday situations.”

    “For Max, this being its third TV film, it was important to continue the journey of humour, fun and style. We decided to give it an angle that is not only different but also stands out in terms of fashion and music treatment. We really hope you enjoy the TV film and it leaves you with a smile,” Curious Films director Vivek Kakkad said.

    JWT chief creative officer Senthil Kumar commented, “It was important to continue the journey of humor-led human stories and showcase ‘over 3000 different styles to choose from.”

  • Kapoor sisters share screen space for Malabar’s Allure campaign

    Kapoor sisters share screen space for Malabar’s Allure campaign

    MUMBAI: It’s a casting coup of sorts. Home-grown jewellery brand Malabar Gold & Diamonds has brought together on screen for the first time ever, sisters Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karishma Kapoor.

    They will share screen time in Malabar’s latest multi-media campaign created by Havas India for its enchanting fancy shaped-diamond collection – the ‘Allure’ range.

    The television commercial starring the Bollywood divas would be supported through innovations in social media and other digital platforms by Havas Media Group who is also handling the integrated media duties of Malabar Group. The commercial has been directed by Vivek Kakkad of Curious Films.

    “Intricately carved and passionately designed, the Allure collection is an ideal possession for the quintessential diamond connoisseur. We are targeting evolved customer profiles, typically ladies across age groups, who know their diamond and appreciate finer subtleties in design,” said MP Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group of Companies in a statement.

    Nima Namchu, Chief Creative Officer, Havas India said – “When you have a great product, the campaign often writes itself. As it did in the case of this irresistible collection. In the crowded space of jewellery advertising, we expect this one to stand out. Both for an insight that will resonate with every diamond lover and the charming performances of the sisters.”

    Arindam Sengupta, President – West & South, Havas India added – “Kareena has been a Malabar Gold and Diamonds’ ambassador for a while. But the irresistible allure of this fancy shaped diamond collection drew in Karishma too.”

    The Allure collection of fancy cut diamonds is the latest offering from its exclusive diamond brand MINE.”

  • Tata Sky enters Limca Book of Records

    Tata Sky enters Limca Book of Records

    MUMBAI: Tata Sky, the leading Direct-to-home (DTH) service provider in India has bagged the Limca Book of Records 2014 for airing the longest TV commercial in Indian advertising history – Prison Break, which had a run time of 210 (3min 30 sec) seconds.

     

    In today’s day and age, when airtime is being used sparsely by brands and creative agencies crib about tight time frames to deliver desired message , Tata Sky took a bold step by airing the longest ever TVC, to retain the creative impact and messaging of the story. Through this unique and long advertisement that was run on television, made Tata Sky the first ever DTH brand to enter the Limca Book of Records.

     

    The TVC was conceived by Ogilvy & Mather who worked with Vivek Kakkad, Director – Curious Films to shoot the commercial with an international cast and crew in an actual prison in Hungary.

     

    The TVC was based on the insight that people these days do not find any time to watch television. Tata Sky+ HD, with its recording feature allows busy people to record their favourite programs and watch them at leisure. In other words, it’s ‘For those who don’t have time to watch TV’.

     

    The story revolved around a bunch of foreign convicts imprisoned in an Indian jail. These convicts conspire to escape when they realize that a cricket match is being played between India and Pakistan, assuming that the match would keep the Indian guards and the jailer occupied. But when the jailer and his men intercept their escape, the convicts are fumbled by what kind of Indian doesn’t watch such an epic match. That’s when the clincher kicks in – ‘a hard working Indian’, who with Tata Sky+ HD, can record it & watch it at his own time.

  • Ogilvy Mumbai positions IDBI Bank as Bank aisa dost jaisa

    Ogilvy Mumbai positions IDBI Bank as Bank aisa dost jaisa

    MUMBAI: After a successful run of the elephant campaign, IDBI Bank and Ogilvy have decided to refresh the communication.

     

    While friendship was always the ultimate message in all their previous work, it was time to say it differently. Elaborating on the association, Ogilvy & Mather executive chairman and creative director, south Asia Piyush Pandey said, “Our initial thrust for IDBI Bank a few years ago had been to tell the world that just because we are a big nation-building bank, does not mean that we are not approachable to address your smallest need. And now when we look at the next step in the evolution of the communication, what better than the universal emotion of childhood friendships to symbolise the role that IDBI Bank plays in its customers’ and partners’ lives.”

     

    On the campaign, O&M NCD Abhijit Avasthi said, “When we started work on the new campaign of IDBI Bank, we were very clear that we are changing the campaign and not the values that the Bank stands for. The idea we came up with does exactly this. In an innocent and charming way we are telling people ‘What if a bank would do what a friend would do’. When you say something like this, you really don’t need to say much more.”

     

    The challenge before the creative agency was to craft the dialogues for each one of them. O&M group creative director Harshad Rajadhyakasha explained, “We wanted moments from a child’s world, because anything else would have been unfair to the campaign and fake. In one film a kid says, “One day my pant tore in school and my friend walked behind me all day to cover me.” It had to be as honest and as silly as that.”

    The campaign will see four films wherein in each one there are two kids and one kid is telling people why the other one is his or her friend. Curious’ Vivek kakkad has directed the films.