A Brave Story

The LGBT community has only recently begun gaining more strength and place in our society. It maybe more accepted in America, especially in places like San Francisco where you would see trans gender people walking down the streets, in the clubs and they are not stared at. India is transitioning but it has a long way to go. The interesting story […]

Bold Is Beautiful

It’s a cold and harsh world we live in. Sometimes it’s just impossible to reason or fight back injustice but to have art do that for you is finding strength in your situation. The woman (Radhika Apte) in Myntra.com’s Anouk ad believes in herself, in her talent and hard work as a professional architect and respects the company she works […]

Pretty Girl Swag!

This is an absolutely gorgeous execution of an ad. The new #PrettyGirlSwag Livon Serum ad featuring Kangana Ranaut looks more like a top-notch, well produced music video. Great styling, beautifully shot and completely stepping up to the title, the campaign seems to have struck the right chords. What immediately jumps out in the ad is how it eases you into it. Kangana […]

In The Mood For Celebration: The Wish Chain

We often wish for a world without religions and a place without barriers. We wish for a world with no walls and no boundaries. We wish the world could harmoniously celebrate all the different cultures together as one. So when there are two festivals being celebrated simultaneously, like two sides of a coin, it gives us a sensation of oneness and […]

Women In Gold

What is it about gold that makes it immortal? Gives it a Godlike reverence? Makes women bite their tongue in sheer adoration? A gold lover knows how it can light up your face, the medicinal qualities it possesses and the ancient, pious and unbroken ritual of passing it down to the next generation. Our grandmothers who spent their most important […]

Nestle Turning A Century Old

Old things have a charm that is hard to ignore. Nestle might be fighting a battle to keep calm during turbulent times, but they don’t seem like the kinds to back down so easily. Their repertoire is vast and widespread. Marking their 100 year anniversary, the brand put out a touching campaign to win back the audience they have lost thanks […]

"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 […]

Cinemas inspire me a lot; the journey with the characters and their creators" – Devna Pani

Rajiv Menon Productions has given us many memorable ads and a reason to discuss relentlessly about them off TV. While the whole world is going gaga over finding who the new Telugu Rexona soap ad girl is, IAD gets to speak to Devna Pani herself! Here are excerpts from the exclusive chat with the 24-year-old pretty Mumbaikar, who has re-personified the […]

Shazahn Padamsee

With a pair of wide eyes and a cheerful smile, Shazahn Padamsee is certainly a name that rings a million hearts. Born to renowned ad guru and theatre veteran Alyque Padamsee and noted pop star Sharon Prabhakar, this girl is blessed with best of both of their genes. A perfect blend of beauty and talent, the youngest of the Padamsee […]

Isha Talwar

Every dumb product needs an appealing face for it to be loved and opted among the line of similar brands. Our divas give them just that! 😉 Isha Talwar is one such lovely model and film actress who has made several ads of popular brands memorable with her distinctive smile! Isha is famously known as Aisha Rehman (Aysha Kutty to […]