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Iris creative director Partho Sengupta quits
MUMBAI: Partho Sengupta has put in his papers at Iris as creative director.
Confirming the development, Sengupta said, “Currently, I am not joining any company as I plan to complete a few projects at hand.”
In 2008, Sengupta partnered Kenneth Augustine to join Iris.
Prior to that, Sengupta was with BBDO India where he was primarily looking after the 7Up business.
With approximately 15 years of experience in advertising, Sengupta has also worked with agencies such as Bates 141, Mudra, Saatchi & Saatchi, Euro RSCG, Cheil Communications and Dentsu Marcom.
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Sun Pharma’s ‘Heart ke Liye 8’ campaign crosses 24.1 million views
14.3 million on Youtube, 9.8 million on Meta drive heart health awareness.
MUMBAI: A strong heart may not trend every day but this one clearly did. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited’s public awareness campaign ‘Heart ke Liye 8 – Making India Heart Strong’ has clocked 24.1 million views since its launch on 26 February 2026, signalling growing traction for preventive health messaging in India. The campaign has garnered 14.3 million views on Youtube and 9.8 million across Meta platforms, extending its reach further through integrations on connected TV, Tata 1mg and news and gaming apps.
At its core, the initiative focuses on a simple idea, heart health is built daily, not occasionally. Anchored by a relatable “Heart-strong Man” character, the campaign translates medical advice into everyday actions nudging individuals towards consistent lifestyle changes rather than reactive care.
The messaging is structured around eight pillars of cardiovascular health, including better eating habits, physical activity, weight management, monitoring blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels, avoiding tobacco, regular check-ups, stress management and adequate sleep.
The campaign is part of a broader national push under the ‘Making India Heart Strong’ programme, which combines awareness with on-ground interventions. Sun Pharma has been running over 10,000 heart screening camps annually, covering more than 1.2 lakh individuals, while CPR training initiatives have reached over 1.5 lakh people each year. Patient education programmes, meanwhile, engage over 15 million individuals annually through clinics and outreach efforts.
With cardiovascular diseases continuing to be a leading cause of mortality in India, the campaign’s scale reflects a shift in public health communication where digital reach meets behavioural nudges.
As the numbers suggest, the message is landing: when it comes to heart health, small steps repeated often may be the biggest win.
