"Many people focus on the weaknesses than appreciating the goodness in others" – Vibhoutee Sharma

Two beauty crowns winner, model and an actor in the making, Vibhoutee Sharma wants to inspire others through a positive attitude towards life. Read on as she enthusiastically talks about what gave her the confidence to move to Mumbai! An IAD exclusive. What does your name “Vibhoutee” mean? Vibhoutee means “Glory”. Some people mistake it to “Bhabhuti” though, which means ash. “Cute!” Do […]

Tearing Down The Walls

Their eyes met across the counter at the pharmacy; the girl stared as the store guy tried different sizes of brown paper bags to cover the pack of sanitary napkins she had just bought. Her thoughts drifted back and forth between her time in America where this was no taboo but India was different. We have made brilliant progress in so many […]

"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 […]

Badminton Ace – Saina Nehwal

There has been a lot of clamour lately about Saina Nehwal‘s new Iodex UltraGel advertisement. The ad features Saina wearing a ‘smiling joker’ facemask to hide her pain during the play. Its tagline goes ‘Iodex UltraGel apnao, dil se muskurao’ (use Iodex UltraGel, smile heartily). Leo Burnett’s well-crafted #MaskmyPain social media campaign with the iconic Indian Badminton player however baffled the audience! Ace shuttler […]

Umang Jain – the Cadbury girl!

The line, Kya main aapko jaanthi hoon? (Do I know you?), with a confused and irritated look of Umang Jain in a Cadbury advert has fluttered a million hearts, adding up to this peary-eyed model-plus-actor’s fanbase. Everything about the Cadbury Shubh Aarambh’s commercial was adorable – the mood of the picture, the simplicity of the dialogues, and the subtle background […]

"I couldn’t believe it was me when the ad went on air during IPL matches" – Manasi Rachh

Theater artists are ‘special’, rather ‘gifted’ is the word. The most amazing thing about them is their energy and self-belief to tell a story boldly and convincingly; bringing a scripted character to life, and taking audience through a roller coaster of emotions… All this action in ‘live’! We bring to you one such incredibly talented theater artist and commercial model Manasi Rachh. Her accomplishments […]