He Brought Bharat To Indian Advertising

Few people have left the kind of imprint on India's advertising canvas as Piyush Pandey.An observer who seemed to know what made the country tick, a man who could find humour in life's everyday......

Why Aishwarya, Karan Johar Are Rushing To Court

As AI deepfakes threaten star personas and commercial interests, celebrities approach the courts with personality rights petitions.   With filmmaker Karan Johar moving the Delhi high court to......

Diwan Arun Nanda, Last Of India's Advertising Greats

Diwan Arun Nanda, founder of Rediffusion and one of India's last great admen, changed the industry with memorable campaigns, political ads, and a rare mix of sharp strategy and creativity. IMAGE:......

'Iranians Love India'

'Iranians admire Indian cinema and often mention Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan when you meet them.' IMAGE: An ambulance burned in the Israeli attacks on a street in Tehran, June 23, 2025.......

Brand SRK Is Back With A Bang!

'He doesn't need to play eye candy or a boy next door. He has found his mark.''Brands like him because he understands them and he emotes appropriately for them.'   Jawan has shown that......

Is Amitabh Bachchan the right choice to promote GST?

The question that is being asked is: Does the GST campaign gain from his all-too-familiar face taking forward its message or will brand fatigue flatten the impact? The superstar has been appointed......

The Bachchan brand is still No. 1

Live pictures of an ailing Amitabh Bachchan outside a Mumbai hospital, sporting a monkey cap and a shawl, last week have sent shivers down the spines of advertisement and public relations......

Virat Kohli tops celebrity brand rankings for 5th straight year

Cricketer retains top spot in Duff & Phelps 2021 report, Alia Bhatt youngest among the top 10. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Virat Kohli has emerged as the most valued celebrity in India......

Delhi HC protects Karan Johar's personality rights

The Delhi high court has protected the personality and publicity rights of filmmaker and producer Karan Johar by restraining several websites and platforms from illegally using his name, image and......

When I Attended The Bachchans' Holi Party

The Bachchan family have this knack of going out of their way to make you feel extremely comfortable. IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan with Jaya Bachchan and granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda. Photograph:......

'Abhishek Has Gone Through A Lot'

'It's a tremendous accomplishment to have a father like Amitabh Bachchan and still be so sorted, to not taste the kind of success that he should have and yet be so balanced.' Photograph: Kind......

We've Seen The Saiyaara Condition Before

Spoiler alert! Just when a story appears to be heading towards its happily ever after, a character turns helpless, as a serious ailment consumes their being. Sickness on screen is a sure shot way......

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. Photograph: ANI Photo At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains the crown......

'One Can't Monopolise Captain Cool'

If the 'Captain Cool' trademark goes through, it could trigger a wave of similar attempts by celebrities to trademark nicknames given to them by fans. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni during IPL 2025.......

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Rediff.com Photographer Satish Bodas and Videographer Afsar Datayar capture glimpses from the first Pro Govinda League organised by the Maharashtra government at the National Sports Club of India......

Abhishek Bachchan unveils Chennaiyin FC jersey

  Co-owners Abhishek Bachchan (centre) and Vita Dani (extreme left) with Chennaiyin FC players at the launch of the team jersey in Mumbai. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Thursday......