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Piramal Realty Ropes In Farhan Akhtar As Its Brand Ambassador

Piramal Realty, the real estate arm of Piramal Group, announced Farhan Akhtar as its new brand ambassador. The charismatic celebrity has joined Rahul Dravid to be the face for Piramal Realty’s portfolio of projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region consisting of Piramal Mahalaxmi (Jacob Circle), Piramal Vaikunth (Thane), Piramal Revanta (Mulund), Piramal Aranya (Byculla), and Piramal Agastya (Kurla), a state-of-the-art commercial project. Farhan, known for his beguiling persona, is a testament to the talent of the Indian arts & culture and is one of the most prolific actors, writers, directors, and award winners in Bollywood.

As part of the new campaign, the multi-talented actor and director will be positioned as an experienced ambassador to the brand and demonstrate Piramal Realty’s vision of designing high-quality projects that will add value to the lives of its residents. The personalities of Piramal Realty, Farhan and Rahul, intertwine with each other in a way that can only be summed up as enlightened.

Commenting on the association, Mr. Gaurav Sawhney, Chief Operating Officer, Piramal Realty, said, “Farhan embodies the authenticity and drives for excellence that aligns with our values. His unique personality resonates with our ethos, which makes him a perfect fit for us. As an organization, Piramal realty strives to be creative, adding value to projects through well-thought-out spaces and lifestyles. We are committed to providing exceptional and unmatched experiences that match changing consumer preferences, and we are confident that our association with Farhan will enrich our efforts to add more value to our customers.”

Commenting on the association, the versatile actor and director Farhan Akhtar said, “During the most difficult and distressing times, one seeks solace in their homes. In the wake of the pandemic, people are spending more time together, and it has become even more crucial to cherish and nurture one’s family time and space. You treasure the memories you create at home with your loved ones forever. Through this association with Piramal Realty, we are bringing to life the essence of creating and celebrating those unforgettable experiences with our families and loved ones that will last a lifetime.”

The new campaign will be amplified through a 360-degree marketing approach covering outdoor, social media, print, digital, and physical avenues of promotion that are in the pipeline to enhance the association between Farhan Akhtar, Rahul Dravid, and Piramal Realty.

BAFTA Award Winner Jigyasa Taneja Sethi credits filmmakers like Farhan Akhtar, Homi Adjania and Zoya Akhtar for inspiring her to do independent cinema.

“I started my film journey at a very early age with a chocolate bar commercial! That was the moment I realised that I was made for cinema, and fell in love with every aspect of that world,” says Jigyasa.

Jigyasa, who has been an assistant director for films such as Don, Being Cyrus, etc and a creative director for various web and TV projects along with being a consultant to many Hollywood filmmakers.

Her motto is to create cinema that would make a change, spread awareness and reach hearts of billions across the globe. She has successfully managed to use her cultural Indian background along with her educational USA background to create path-breaking, cross-cultural content.

Having gotten that motivation from Farhan Akhtar during her Don shoot days she says, “Coming from a non-filmy background, I’ve had my own fair share of roadblocks. But working alongside and watching filmmakers like Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar – I felt like developing my own unique voice to tell authentic stories that would make a difference.”

Her debut film, as an independent writer-director won her a BAFTA award and Regional Oscar nomination in 2004.

This #WorldSuicidePreventionWeek she also spoke about her short film Pari and Pinnochio, that has crossed over 1 lakh views on YouTube! “This journey has been the most fulfilling experience – Pari and Pinocchio, a film surrounding teenage mental health issues – won me the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.”

Jigyasa is currently working with creators such as Viacom, Culture Machine, Star and is a consultant to independent filmmakers too.

Recently, as the world has been struggling to get back to normal, Jigyasa’s own venture – Jam Arts has been flourishing. “I want to create a supportive environment for new talent, I want to educate parents on the industry and I want to build awareness for arts and media.”

She is the founder of Jam Arts; a collective of International and award-winning facilitators – who aim to nurture talent and hone skills through international programs in theatre, writing and film for various age groups.

She wants to empower others to follow their dreams as well! She believes that ‘Along this unconventional journey of being a creator one can face doubts and rejections but the point is to keep learning and keep expressing because the industry is very dynamic and authentic stories and talent will always be in demand.’

Currently collaborating with writers across the globe for her unique programs. She ends by saying, “I can empathise with kids and youngsters trying to follow their passion and feel that Jam Arts can help them immensely.”