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Millions Spent, Stars Hired: Where Are the Ideas in Indian Advertising?
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Celebrity Ads Fall Flat: Crores Spent, Ideas Missing in Action
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22-03-2026, 10:16
Celebrity Ads Fall Flat: Crores Spent, Ideas Missing in Action
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Four high-profile ads featuring celebrities like Sonam Kapoor, Ananya Panday, and Varun Dhawan failed to impress despite significant investment.
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Zoya's "My Embrace" with Sonam Kapoor was visually appealing but lacked emotional depth, becoming a "beautiful screensaver."
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Revital's supplement ad used a tired formula, making viewers feel they had "already seen it before."
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American Eagle's campaign with Ananya Panday was criticized as a "mood board that never became an idea," lacking a distinct brand personality.
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Cozi's "Ye nahi toh kuch nahi" featuring Varun Dhawan had energy but no core concept, with the tagline not compensating for a dated idea.
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