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Shilpa Shetty and Palak Tiwari shine in Mamaearth’s ubtan glow campaign
MUMBAI: The movie glow squad just got stronger! Mamaearth, India’s leading toxin-free personal care brand, has roped in Palak Tiwari as its newest brand ambassador, joining the ever-radiant Shilpa Shetty Kundra. The mother-daughter energy (well, almost!) shines through in the brand’s latest campaign, celebrating the age-old goodness of Ubtan for a sun-kissed glow minus the sun damage.
The campaign, conceptualised by Havas Creative India, features a fun and relatable TVC where Palak realises her once-radiant skin has dulled due to pollution and tanning. Enter Shilpa Shetty Kundra, glowing (as always) and ready with a solution—Mamaearth’s Ubtan Face Wash. Infused with turmeric and saffron, the product taps into traditional skincare wisdom to bring back lost radiance. With the tagline ‘Tan Hataye, Glow Lautaye’, the campaign reinforces Mamaearth’s promise of blending nature’s goodness with science-backed skincare.
Honasa Consumer Ltd EVP & chief marketing officer Anuja Mishra stated, “Ubtan has been an integral part of Indian skincare for generations, and our Ubtan Face Wash has become a favourite among consumers. Palak’s youthful energy and strong connect with Gen Z make her the perfect addition to the Mamaearth family alongside Shilpa, who has been a trusted face of the brand. Together, they create the ideal mix of experience and fresh appeal to reinforce our commitment to natural and effective skincare.”
Palak Tiwari shared, “Mamaearth stands for Goodness Inside, not just in its products but also in its sustainability efforts. As someone who swears by natural skincare, being part of this journey is incredibly special especially alongside Shilpa Shetty Kundra, whose timeless glow is proof that nature always wins.”
Shilpa Shetty Kundra added, “Mamaearth has been close to my heart for years. Their commitment to safe, natural, and effective skincare is why I love being a part of this journey. With Palak joining the family, we are making sure the power of Ubtan reaches every generation!”
The campaign is now live across TV, digital, social media, and OOH platforms, ensuring Mamaearth’s glow goals reach audiences across the country.
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Abhinav Rastogi named global marketing director for YouTube Shopping
Google veteran to scale creator commerce and expand shopping across global markets
SINGAPORE: Abhinav Rastogi has stepped into a new role as global marketing director for YouTube Shopping, marking the latest chapter in a more than decade-long career at Google.
Rastogi, who took on the position in February and is based in Singapore, will lead global marketing for YouTube Shopping, a platform designed to connect creators, viewers and merchants in a single ecosystem. His remit includes expanding the service into new markets and strengthening its positioning as a growth channel for both creators and brands.
In a reflective note on the transition, Rastogi pointed to a simple but powerful idea driving the role. For years, creators have quietly built trust with audiences through consistent and authentic content, and that trust often shapes purchasing decisions. What is changing now, he said, is the infrastructure around that behaviour. YouTube Shopping aims to make it easier for viewers to discover and buy products recommended by creators they already follow.
The scale is already significant. More than half a million creators have joined the programme, with recent expansion into Japan through a partnership with Rakuten signalling further global ambitions.
Rastogi believes the future of shopping on YouTube will be driven by a blend of creators, content and communities. In his view, it is the human voice behind the screen, not just the product, that ultimately builds trust and drives discovery.
Prior to this role, he served as director of marketing, YouTube Asia Pacific, where he led regional marketing across creator engagement, brand building and reputation. During that time, he played a key role in launching and scaling YouTube Shopping across eight markets in the region.
Earlier stints at Google include group product marketing manager, consumer apps, overseeing growth for products such as Search, Maps and Assistant across India and Southeast Asia, and product marketing manager roles spanning consumer apps and YouTube, where he contributed to launches including YouTube Music, YouTube Originals and YouTube Shorts.
Rastogi began his career in consulting with Boston Consulting Group and A.T. Kearney, before moving into the technology sector. He is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
Alongside his corporate role, he is also an active angel investor, backing early-stage startups in consumer technology and electric mobility across India and Southeast Asia.
As he settles into the new role, Rastogi is betting on a future where every video can double up as a storefront, and where commerce feels less like a transaction and more like a recommendation from a trusted voice.
