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RENEE drops their latest campaign for midnight kohl pencil
Mumbai: Renee Cosmetics, a beauty brand, announces its first TVC featuring Mrunal Thakur as the new face for their color cosmetics range. This national TVC introduces the RENEE midnight kohl pencil, designed to enhance your look with just one stroke.
Mrunal Thakur, known for her roles in films like Sita Ramam, represents the brand’s vision of empowering women through everyday makeup essentials.
The RENEE Midnight black kohl kajal pencil is created for those seeking long-lasting, intense eye definition. Common issues with kajal, such as smudging and lack of pigmentation, are addressed by RENEE’s Midnight Kohl Pencil. It offers intense color that lasts up to 24 hours, enriched with vitamin E. The commercial showcases the kajal’s smudge-proof formula and smooth application, highlighting its versatility in creating both subtle and dramatic looks.
Commenting on the new TVC, co-founder Aashka Goradia Goble said “Kajal has been used in India since generations & is an integral part of women’s makeup even today. RENEE has reinvented the classic kajal with their eyeconic Midnight Kohl Pencil that’s waterproof, smudge-proof, and super long-lasting! We are delighted to have Mrunal Thakur, who personifies elegance and relatability that represents RENEE perfectly. RENEE believes that makeup should be a source of everyday confidence, and this TVC is a celebration of that message’’
Commenting on the launch, actress Mrunal Thakur said, “I’m ecstatic to join RENEE as the face of their cosmetics range. RENEE is a brand that deeply understands and celebrates Indian beauty and is renowned for its innovation. Kajal is an essential part of my daily makeup routine, and RENEE’s Midnight Kohl Kajal feels like the perfect way to start my journey with them. Their commitment to creating products that honor Indian skin tones and innovative spirit makes me feel proud to be associated with the brand.”
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
