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Super Vasmol Kesh Kala 33 unveils new TVC
Mumbai: Hygienic Research Institute Pvt Ltd (HRIPL) has unveiled a new TVC for Super Vasmol Kesh Kala 33, oil based hair colour under Brand Vasmol. The TVC addresses the needs of young women who are looking for safe coloring options with natural ingredients.
The film begins with a young woman applying Super Vasmol Kesh Kala 33 to her greying hair as her younger sister enters, recording the process. The younger sister praises her sibling’s bravery for coloring her hair and addressing the belief that hair color leads to bleaching and premature greying. The elder sister clarifies that it’s not about bravery but about choosing a safe option. She explains the benefits of Super Vasmol Kesh Kala 33, an oil-based hair color with a unique blend of oils and natural ingredients that delivers a natural black color and is completely safe. The TVC shows how the product is easily applied like regular hair oil, washed out after an hour, and should be reapplied every 15 days. At the end, the younger sister admires her elder sister’s beautiful black hair and calls her brave. The TVC concludes with the elder sister saying the brand’s famous tagline with a twist: ‘Safed nahi rahenge mere baal, Vasmol ne kiya kamaal.’
Speaking about the new TVC, HRIPL MD & CEO Dheeraj Arora said, “Vasmol has been a trusted ally for generations, providing safe hair coloring options across India. With this new TVC, we aim to broaden our consumers and to reach women aged 28-35 years who have started seeing early greys but may hesitate to color their hair due bleach-induced damage to hair. For decades, Super Vasmol Kesh Kala 33 has been the most trusted brand which offers credible hair coloring solutions. Super Vasmol Kesh Kala 33 is a unique blend of oils with natural ingredients like Amla, Hibiscus and Bhringa Raj.”
“The brand aims to evolve and resonate with modern women by offering natural and safe hair coloring options that align with today’s needs. The latest TVC emphasizes the rational relevance of Vasmol & why it is still the safest hair colour as it was decades back l, highlighting its relevance to the current generation. It underlines that the essence of Super Vasmol Kesh Kala 33’s age-old traditions is as sacrosanct to modern women as it was to previous generations. This campaign serves as a bridge between cherished traditions and the dynamic, ever-changing aspirations of today’s women, demonstrating that Vasmol’s values are enduring and adaptable. The modern-day woman is both brave and beautiful and that’s the ‘Kamaal’ the brand brings into their lives,” said Lowe Lintas president Madhu Noorani.
The brand film has been released in Hindi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Assamese languages.
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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.
