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Goodness gets a glow-up with KKCL’s festive campaign ‘Punya Pehnabhi’
MUMBAI: This festive season, doing good comes with great style. Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited (KKCL), the name behind iconic brands like Killer, Integriti, LawmanPg3, and Easies is adding a touch of soul to celebration with its latest campaign for Punya, the company’s ethnicwear-focused label. Titled ‘Punya – Kiya bhi, Pehnabhi’, the campaign spins the age-old idea of earning punya (virtue) into something fresh, fashion-forward, and feel-good.
Conceptualised and executed by Branding Edge, Punya – Kiya bhi, Pehnabhi captures everyday acts of kindness through three charming short films. From a father’s quiet pride in his son to a grandfather’s gentle wisdom and friends finding joy in generosity, each story turns simple moments into symbols of modern-day virtue. The films blend warmth, wit, and relatability showing that the spirit of punya isn’t about grandeur but about the goodness we wear on our sleeves.
“Punya represents the ethnicwear side of KKCL’s business and embodies the values we hold close integrity, tradition, and togetherness in a form that connects with the next generation,” said KKCL chairman and managing director Kewalchand Jain. “The campaign celebrates the spirit of doing good while staying true to one’s personal style.”
Adding to that, Branding Edge managing partner Rahul Tekwani shared, “Our creative approach was to turn a culturally rich word like Punya into a contemporary conversation. The idea was to show how goodness can be reimagined with warmth and authenticity, a perfect blend for today’s festive mindset.”
The campaign, running across digital, social, and influencer platforms, extends beyond fashion into a philosophy that the festive season isn’t just about what you wear, but the goodness you carry. With engaging storytelling, experiential activations, and cinematic craft, Punya – Kiya bhi, Pehnabhi invites audiences to see virtue as the new vogue.
By weaving together tradition and modern expression, KKCL’s Punya brings a refreshing perspective to festive dressing, one that looks good, feels good, and does good. After all, this season, earning punya might just begin with what you choose to wear.
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Sameer Nair steps down as CEO of Applause Entertainment
Veteran media executive exits after a decade at the Aditya Birla Group-backed studio.
MUMBAI: After a decade of calling the shots, Sameer Nair is taking a bow from Applause Entertainment. The veteran industry leader and CEO of the prominent content studio is stepping down from his role, according to sources familiar with the development. This marks a significant leadership transition at one of India’s key players in the television and digital content space.
Applause Entertainment, part of the Aditya Birla Group, has built a strong reputation under Nair’s leadership for its high-quality adaptations of international formats and a slate of original series across OTT platforms. Nair, who joined the company a decade ago, was instrumental in shaping its growth and positioning it as a notable force in India’s evolving streaming landscape.
Prior to Applause, he held senior roles at major media organisations, including Star India, where he played a pivotal part in the launch of the iconic show Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2000. He also worked with Balaji Telefilms and NDTV Imagine.
It remains unclear who will succeed Nair or what his next professional move will be. Queries sent to Nair did not receive a response, and Applause Entertainment declined to comment on the matter.
His exit comes at a time when the Indian content ecosystem is undergoing rapid changes, with streaming platforms recalibrating investments, focusing on profitability, and adjusting content strategies amid shifting viewer preferences and increasing competition.
Industry insiders suggest the transition could signal a strategic reset for Applause as it navigates the next phase of growth.
In the fast-paced world of Indian entertainment, where hits can fade as quickly as they rise, Sameer Nair has enjoyed a remarkably steady and influential run. As he steps off the stage at Applause, the spotlight now turns to what comes next for both the executive and the studio he helped build.
