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Madhuri Dixit can’t stop humming and dancing to the Oral B jingle
MUMBAI: Known for her enigmatic and charming smile, Madhuri Dixit, the brand ambassador and Chief Smile Officer of Oral-B kick started the fourth edition of Smile India Movementby shooting for a dance videoat a mall in Mumbai. This is the first time that a Bollywood celebrity hasparticipated in a flash mob-styled performance. Shoppers were absolutely thrilled to witness the surprise star act. The jingle, sung by the National award winning playback singer Rekha Bhardwaj andchoreographed by the multi-talented Ganesh Hegde, captures the essence of how a‘bindassbateesi’ is the key to a beautiful life!
Themesmerizingdance moves of Madhuri not only brought smiles on faces, young and old, but also got them to forget their worries and join in the foot tapping number.The performance created astir among the audience and the mall reverberated with the cheering and applauding by the crowd while the enthusiastic Madhuriinteracted with audiences by encouraging them to match hersteps and her signature smile.
The passion with which the crowd reacted to the dance break out was overwhelming to witness. Everyone from youngsters tomothers, store staff to police inspectors dropped their personal errands and enjoyed the spectacle. Spectators got a glimpse of the fun side of Madhuri, who kept interacting with the dancers and joking around with the crew.
The catchy jingle, which is one of the key highlights of the video, truly caught her fancy. Madhuri couldn’t stop humming the melodyevenduring the breaks between shots. The jingle aimsto spread the message that a family which smiles together is truly a reflection of a happy and healthy family.
Commenting on her association with Oral-B Smile India Movement 4, Chief Smile OfficerMadhuri Dixit said, “I loved the overall experience of dancing with the crowd. Ittook me back to the memories of dancing on various pop numbers. In fact my dressing was very similar to what I wore for the Que Sera Sera video. The enthusiasm of the dancers and the crowd, kept all our energy levels high. It was a great experience to be shooting with friends and fans all around me, watching them enjoy it and bringing a smile to their faces. The Oral–B Jingle is so upbeat that even my children love itand hum it and then we all break into the signature step. I am truly proud to be associated with the Oral-B Smile India Movement 4 and encourage people to take better care of their family’s smile and ultimately their overall oral health. “
As India’s Chief Family Smile Officer, Madhuri believes a family that smiles together, stays together! So celebrate your family’s smile with the jingle through the link appended below –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWRsW7RpvZ8
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Network18 reshuffles editorial leadership across platforms
Expanded roles and new reporting lines aim to sharpen focus on growth across digital, social, CTV and linear TV.
MUMBAI: Network18 is giving its leadership structure a fresh edit because in the fast-changing world of media, even the newsroom needs a compelling new headline. The company has announced expanded roles for its editorial leadership across social, digital, connected TV (CTV) and linear platforms. In an internal communication, Rahul Joshi, MD & Group Editor-in-Chief, outlined new reporting structures designed to drive stronger coordination and growth.
Smriti Mehra, S Shivakumar and Mitul Sangani will now report directly to Joshi. Ganesh Iyer and Abhinay Chauhan will continue reporting to him as well.
Prabhat Chatterjee, Business Head of Forbes, and Arun Thapar, President of Content & Communication for AETN-18, will report to Smriti Mehra and lead revenue growth, marketing and product initiatives. Mallika Nath Handa will spearhead the development and scaling of special projects, including new shows and non-linear properties, and will also report to Mehra.
Jayesh Gokalgandhi, CFO for AETN18, will report to Ramesh Damani. Sidharth Newatia, CRO-ILC, will report to Mitul Sangani and focus on expanding reach and revenue across Hindi and regional language markets, with special emphasis on Tier-II and Tier-III regions. Pankaj Soni, Head of Marketing-ILC, will report to Mitul and work functionally with Ganesh Iyer.
The branded content business of Moneycontrol has been consolidated with News18 Studio. Don Zarrar will now collaborate with Shiv in the News18 Studio business while continuing to head his existing Studio/Focus teams at Moneycontrol.
Pranav Bakshi has taken on additional responsibility for the international business, alongside continuing to lead growth in Connected TV and social platforms. Naveen Mathur, who oversees Revenue Management for Network18’s international business, will report to Pranav, who continues to report to Puneet Singhvi.
Rajesh Sharma (Head of Broadcast Technology & IT), Rahul Singh (Head of Events & Technical Operations) and Bhupender Bhardwaj (Head of IT Security) will now report to Puneet Singhvi. Darshil Parekh, Head of Sales Strategy, Planning & Ops, will work directly with Ramesh Damani and Rahul Joshi, while Stanley Cyril, who manages Digital Sales Operations, will report to Darshil.
Jitamitra Mohanty, who leads the viewer and audience-focused Research & Analytics function, will now work with Santosh Menon to convert data on reach and engagement into actionable insights for content strategy, product innovation and sustained viewership growth.
In a media landscape where platforms multiply faster than breaking news, Network18’s latest reshuffle is clearly aimed at keeping its editorial and business engines firing in sync. Expect sharper storytelling, stronger revenue plays, and a more agile approach across every screen that matters.
