Brands
Bhai Behen aur Banter: A celebration of sibling shenanigans
Mumbai: Raksha Bandhan, the celebration of the endearing bond between siblings, takes a humorous spin this year. Dabur Amla, in a strategic collaboration with Schbang, the creative, media, and technology transformation company, unveils an exhilarating event that delves deep into the playful heart of sibling relationships.
Comedians Raunaq Rajani and Ankita Shrivastav lead the charge, representing the “Bhai Gang” and “Sister Squad” respectively. Through their comedic roasts, they uncover and jest about the delightful intricacies that mark every sibling relationship. From friendly banter to hilarious revelations, the roast promises waves of laughter and nods of recognition.
Regarding this innovative initiative, Dabur Amla head of marketing – hair care Ankur Kumar commented, “This Raksha Bandhan, we wanted to do something beyond the conventional. Siblings share a relationship that’s filled with playful banter. Through this campaign, we not only celebrate that bond but also the deeper emotional connection beneath the surface that highlights stronger roots. Being Jadon se mazboot is something that Dabur Amla stands for, and this is what is being reinstated through this salt and sweet banter.”
The event promises a visual and comedic treat. Adding to the fun, there are eager siblings from the audience, each resonating with the roast and cheering for their respective side.
Schbang executive vice president Rohan Hukeri shares his thoughts, “Collaborating with Dabur Amla for this unique Raksha Bandhan event was an exciting journey. We wanted to capture the essence of sibling relationships in a way that’s both relatable and refreshing. The sibling relationship is extremely dynamic & they are often being called the ‘Frenemies’. While there are regular banters between the siblings, the bedrock of the relationship is the stronger bond & understanding nature between the two. I believe the format of our roast taps into exactly that.”
As the comedians take audiences on a rollercoaster of emotions, the event wraps up on a poignant note, with Dabur Amla urging siblings to indulge in a ‘Dabur Amla Champi’ session. An ode to the deep-rooted #JadonSeMazboot bond, it’s a moment for reflection, rejuvenation, and reconnection.
This Raksha Bandhan, Dabur Amla and Schbang extend an invitation to relive, laugh, and celebrate the indomitable spirit of siblinghood.
Brands
Faber-Castell India appoints Sunaina Haldar as director – marketing
With stints at Tata, SleepyCat and ADF Foods under her belt, Haldar is primed to redraw Faber-Castell’s brand story
MUMBAI: Faber-Castell India has poached Sunaina Haldar from ADF Foods, appointing her director – marketing as the German stationery brand looks to muscle up in a category that is rapidly reinventing itself around creativity and self-expression.
Haldar hit the ground running. “My first couple of weeks have been incredibly energising, understanding consumers, visiting markets, engaging with retailers and immersing myself into the world of Faber-Castell Group,” she said.
She arrives with considerable firepower. At ADF Foods, Haldar ran marketing across India and international markets for a portfolio spanning Ashoka, Aeroplane, Camel and ADF Soul. Before that, she was vice-president – marketing at direct-to-consumer mattress brand SleepyCat, where she helmed brand, content and performance marketing. Her résumé also includes a stint leading marketing, new product development and CRM for Tata SmartFoodz at Tata Consumer Products, no small proving ground.
Between corporate roles, Haldar also operated as a fractional CMO for early-stage startups, building marketing strategy and operational structures from scratch, a signal that she knows how to move fast with limited resources.
With 18 years straddling FMCG, D2C and the startup world, Haldar now takes the reins at a brand that has long owned the classroom but is clearly hungry for the living room. In a stationery market where the pencil has become a lifestyle statement, Faber-Castell has picked someone who knows exactly how to sell that story.
