Indian Ad Divas – Page 16 – A glimpse into the life of talents in India

Using social media to promote your photography business

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I learnt sign language for the role of Deepika – Cairvee Thakkar

A Mumbai girl who started working from the age of 16, Cairvee Thakkar is a truly self-made actor. She has played vital roles in South Indian films Malli Malli Chusa ...

August 18, 2015

Go Genelia!

Genelia D’Souza makes a Bollywood comeback!
Remember the Parker pen ad where the girl with a million dollar smile and sparkly eyes stole your heart? She had something special about her. She was a teenager when she got signed for the ad and it was obvious she would go places, and she did. From ads to movies, Genelia D’Souza became a household name and did so well for herself.

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August 15, 2015

“My mother is my lifeline and my hiding place” – Malhaar Rathod

Model and actor Malhaar Rathod shares her passions, her favourite brands and what success means to her with IAD! Was your name inspired by the Indian raag Malhaar? Yes, it is. In Indian mythology, there is a raag known as the Malhaar raag and is sung to please the rain God. My parents told me I was born on […]

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August 6, 2015

“My parents wanted Saiyami and me as far away from the filmi duniya as possible” – Saunskruti Kher

Saunskruti Kher on coming from a legendary acting background, her close-knit relationship with her sis Saiyami and making her way through this industry. How has your journey as a model/actor been so far? It’s been a huge learning curve. I started with doing backstage for Nadira Babbar’s Ekjute, a Hindi theatre group. It would involve sweeping the rehearsal hall, serving […]

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August 4, 2015

Kodikanal Won’t: The Girl Who Spits Fire

Angry at what a certain big corporate company (read Unilever) has done to her beautiful Kodaikanal. You know who we are talking about. She has gone viral through her video. Chennai-born copywriter/ rapper Sofia Ashraf’s video has received more than a million hits and stirred talk about the damage Unilever’s mercury dumping has caused the former factory workers and residents […]

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July 31, 2015

"The first ad I did was for Videocon AC with Shahrukh and that is a memory that will stay with me forever” – Shanaya Tuli

Shanaya Tuli’s journey from studying BSC in Botany to climbing the glamour ladder is as interesting as it can get! She has her head firmly planted on her shoulders; success has taught her important lessons but it hasn’t changed who she is at the core. She credits that quality to her upbringing.

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July 26, 2015

“There are times when I hear my dad sing and I am in tears” – Hamsika Iyer

She is as eclectic as they come. From Bollywood to Electronica, Hamsika Iyer’s work is diverse and refreshing. She has a voice, the talent, perseverance and taste. Not only did she become a household name with hit numbers including Chammak Challo, Chanda Re and tons of other songs but her work in genres outside the films is as solid. Hamsika’s […]

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July 17, 2015

“My father taught me to be strong and follow my dreams!” – Auritra Ghosh

She is multi-talented and every bit as experimental, tasteful and endearing. Auritra Ghosh who garnered praise for her role in the movie Dharam Sankat Mein talks to us about her growing up years, her road to success and her brand new getaway venture called ‘Pause and Effect’. M Cream is more of an independent film. What was your experience like working on […]

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July 9, 2015

“Ilayaraja sir is the toughest to work with, because he is very specific with his wants and it was exciting to work with a genius like him.” – Caralisa Monteiro

A playback singer, recording artist, a music composer and a cancer awareness campaigner. Fondly called as “The Queen of Advertising”, she has put her soul in over 5000 memorable ad jingles and some of the most hummed Bollywood chartbusters. This week IAD got a chance to talk with Caralisa Monteiro about her success wave in the ad world for over […]

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July 2, 2015

"The Smile Spreader" – Shweta Tripathi

“The Vodafone ‘Made For You’ ad is refreshing! Does the girl in the ad reflect your real life personality?” “Yes. I think that’s the one thing people would say about me; I love being full of life and spread positivity.” Actor Shweta Tripathi talks about her exciting journey through commercials, movies and making through life with a big smile! Favourite […]

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June 23, 2015

“Life itself is another name of a hard and ongoing struggle” – Maushmi Udeshi

Her charismatic screen presence found a place in people’s hearts. They related to the girl who stood in that balcony, sipping her first cup of coffee for the day in Nescafe. They felt a connection to the girl in a white saree roaming the streets looking for love in Bally Sagoo’s remix of “Noorie”. Maushmi Udeshi’s uniqueness, her talent and […]

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Using social media to promote your photography business

Using social media to promote your photography business

I learnt sign language for the role of Deepika – Cairvee Thakkar

I learnt sign language for the role of Deepika – Cairvee Thakkar

I'm Thrilled to Make My Bollywood Debut with Govinda Sir – Rishika Kapoor

I'm Thrilled to Make My Bollywood Debut with Govinda Sir – Rishika Kapoor

Acting makes me feel stronger – Samyuktha Viswanathan

Acting makes me feel stronger – Samyuktha Viswanathan

The talented face behind 350 ads – Mahima Mehta

The talented face behind 350 ads – Mahima Mehta

I have the utmost respect for the crew behind the camera – Devika Vatsa

I have the utmost respect for the crew behind the camera – Devika Vatsa

Modeling started out as a hobby and turned into a profession – Aparna Jachak

Modeling started out as a hobby and turned into a profession – Aparna Jachak

A practical guide to becoming a model in India (and get featured in advertisements)

A practical guide to becoming a model in India (and get featured in advertisements)

My journey from a tomboy to a pageant queen – Aditi Shetty

My journey from a tomboy to a pageant queen – Aditi Shetty

Inspiring story of a small-town girl bitten by Bollywood bug – Donal Bisht (Part 2)

Inspiring story of a small-town girl bitten by Bollywood bug – Donal Bisht (Part 2)

Inspiring story of a small-town girl bitten by Bollywood bug – Donal Bisht (Part 1)

Inspiring story of a small-town girl bitten by Bollywood bug – Donal Bisht (Part 1)

How Subaru gained a loyal LGBTQ customer base

How Subaru gained a loyal LGBTQ customer base

I followed my dream at the age of 47 – Preeti Mallapurkar

I followed my dream at the age of 47 – Preeti Mallapurkar

Did you know this about Sunny Leone?

Did you know this about Sunny Leone?

ASCI takes a step towards transparent advertising

ASCI takes a step towards transparent advertising

In conversation with celebrity makeup artist – Anjali Tater

In conversation with celebrity makeup artist – Anjali Tater

7 Bollywood celebs who gave a twist to the Dolly Parton Challenge

7 Bollywood celebs who gave a twist to the Dolly Parton Challenge

Is advertising evil?

Is advertising evil?

Neejee Chhabra on twelve years in the Advertising Voice Over Industry

Neejee Chhabra on twelve years in the Advertising Voice Over Industry

An ode to Beetle: Bidding goodbye to the car that changed Advertising

An ode to Beetle: Bidding goodbye to the car that changed Advertising

The moment I walked into an Ad set, I felt at home – Prithvi Pai

The moment I walked into an Ad set, I felt at home – Prithvi Pai

4 Social Media tips for 2020

4 Social Media tips for 2020

Top YouTube Advertisements of 2019

Top YouTube Advertisements of 2019

6 iconic Indian Ads of the 90s

6 iconic Indian Ads of the 90s

Opinion: Why are big Bollywood Celebs keeping silent over CAB?

Opinion: Why are big Bollywood Celebs keeping silent over CAB?

Bollywood Actors Who Have Broken the Silence on Anti-CAA Protests in India

Bollywood Actors Who Have Broken the Silence on Anti-CAA Protests in India

9 B-Town actors who started in Advertising

9 B-Town actors who started in Advertising

How are Facebook Political Ads affecting us?

How are Facebook Political Ads affecting us?

Anushka Sharma spreads positivity with #HappyTweets Campaign

Anushka Sharma spreads positivity with #HappyTweets Campaign

There is both good and bad in the industry – Palak Gangele

There is both good and bad in the industry – Palak Gangele

8 skincare tips from pageant queen – Vaishnavi Patwardhan

8 skincare tips from pageant queen – Vaishnavi Patwardhan

The craze of your first film never fades away – Muskaan Khubchandani

The craze of your first film never fades away – Muskaan Khubchandani

“I get drawn to projects that complement my personality” – Anjali Sivaraman

“I get drawn to projects that complement my personality” – Anjali Sivaraman

Opinion: Is Indian advertising moving beyond gender stereotypes?

Opinion: Is Indian advertising moving beyond gender stereotypes?

The Miss India Pageant is about more than just having a pretty face – Vaishnavi Patwardhan

The Miss India Pageant is about more than just having a pretty face – Vaishnavi Patwardhan

You don’t have to be 5’8 to be a model anymore – Ayesha Kanga

You don’t have to be 5’8 to be a model anymore – Ayesha Kanga

Lay’s ropes in Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to bring a smile to our faces

Lay’s ropes in Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to bring a smile to our faces

Social Media Influencing gets ASCI's attention

Social Media Influencing gets ASCI's attention

IAD is now on WhatsApp!

IAD is now on WhatsApp!

Acting is about reinventing yourself, every day – Nikkesha Rangwala

Acting is about reinventing yourself, every day – Nikkesha Rangwala