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Magic Moments signs Jacqueline Fernandez and Kartik Aaryan as the brand’s new faces
New Delhi, 26 September, 2018: Radico Khaitan Limited, the largest Indian spirits company, has appointed glam diva Jacqueline Fernandez and current heartthrob Kartik Aaryan as the brand ambassadors for their premium brand Magic Moments. The actors will endorse Magic Moments’ entire portfolio consisting of Magic Moments, Magic Moments Remix, Magic Moments VERVE and Electra range as the brand looks to reinforce its position as the category leader.
One of the most successful actresses in recent times, Jacqueline has a fresh and enthusiastic appeal, synonymous to the free spiritedness of the brand. Kartik, a rising star, embodies today’s aspiring millennial, who wants to live each moment to the fullest, intrinsic to the zeal of Magic Moments.
Managing Director of Radico Khaitan Mr. Abhishek Khaitan, MD, Radico Khaitan said, “We are extremely delighted to have Jacqueline Fernandez and Kartik Aaryan representing Magic Moments. With this association we aim to further strengthen our position in the Indian market and take our brand to the next level. Magic Moments is targeted for the youth and those who are young at heart. Jacqueline and Kartik are the perfect embodiment of what we stand for – distinctive flavor with a confident and sparkling personality.”
Speaking on her new role and affinity for the brand, actor Jacqueline Fernandez said,” It is exciting to be associated with Magic Moments, a brand that believes in providing unforgettable experiences. It embodies youthfulness, excitement, zeal, free spiritedness and inspires its consumers to live each and every moment.”
Youth icon and Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan said, “As a brand, Magic Moments promises everything that a fantastic life should be like – fun, enjoyment, zest and, above all, zing. Being a part of this brand makes me feel like I am part of everyone’s magical moments which are being woven together by the Magic Moments Brand.
Mr. Amar Sinha, COO, Radico Khaitan added, “The premium and super premium market is growing in this category in India. Our new communication aims to be a strong youth oriented, represented by trendsetters Jacqueline and Kartik. As part of the brand association, Jacqueline and Kartik will feature in a new Campaign, ahead of the festive season”.
Launched in 2006, Magic Moments is a millionaire brand under Radico Khaitan and currently is the largest selling brand in its category in India and 11th largest selling brand in the world. Magic Moments Remix – an extension of Magic Moments brand which was introduced in the flavoured category in 2008 is available in 8 exciting flavours – Orange, Green Apple, Lemon, Chocolate, Raspberry, Lemon & Ginger and Cucumber & Kafirlime, Grapefruit & Watermelon.
The brand has been extended in the premium segment with Magic Moments VERVE and in ready to drink segment with Magic Moments Electra.
Digital
Content India 2026 opens with a copro pitch, a spice evangelist and a £10,000 prize for Indian storytelling
Dish TV and C21Media’s three-day summit puts seven ambitious projects before an international jury, and two walk away with serious development money
MUMBAI: India’s content industry gathered in Mumbai this March for Content India 2026, a three-day summit organised by Dish TV in partnership with C21Media, and it wasted no time making a statement. The event opened with a Copro Pitch that put seven scripted and unscripted television concepts before an international panel of judges, and by the end of it, two projects had walked away with £10,000 each in marketing prize money from C21Media to support development and international promotion.
The jury, comprising Frank Spotnitz, Fiona Campbell, Rashmi Bajpai, Bal Samra and Rachel Glaister, evaluated a shortlist that ranged from a dark Mumbai comedy-drama about mental health (Dirty Minds, created by Sundar Aaron) to a Delhi coming-of-age mystery (Djinn Patrol, by Neha Sharma and Kilian Irwin), a techno-thriller about a teenage gaming prodigy (Kanpur X Satori, by Suchita Bhatia), an investigative crime drama blending mythology and modern thriller (The Age of Kali, by Shivani Bhatija), a documentary on India’s spice heritage (The Masala Quest, hosted by Sarina Kamini), a documentary on competitive gaming (Respawn: India’s Esports Revolution, by George Mangala Thomas and Sangram Mawari), and a reality-horror competition merging gaming and immersive fear (Scary Goose, by Samar Iqbal).
The session was hosted by Mayank Shekhar.
The two winners were Djinn Patrol, backed by Miura Kite, formerly of Participant Media and known for Chinatown and Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey, with Jaya Entertainment, producers of Real Kashmir Football Club, also attached; and The Masala Quest, created and hosted by Sarina Kamini, an Indian-Australian cook, author and self-described “spice evangelist.”
The summit also unveiled the Content India Trends Report, whose findings made for bracing reading. Daoud Jackson, senior analyst at OMDIA, set the tone: “By 2030, online video in India will nearly double the revenue of traditional TV, becoming the main driver of growth.” He noted that in 2025, India produced a quarter of all YouTube videos globally, overtaking the United States, while Indians collectively spend 117 years daily on YouTube and 72 years on Instagram. Traditional subscription TV is declining as free TV and connected TV gain ground, forcing broadcasters to innovate. “AI-generated content is just 2 per cent of engagement,” Jackson added, “highlighting the dominance of high-quality human content. The key for Indian media companies is scaling while monetising effectively from day one.”
Hannah Walsh, principal analyst at Ampere Analysis, added hard numbers to the picture. India produced over 24,000 titles in January 2026 alone, with 19,000 available internationally. The country now accounts for 12 per cent of Asia-Pacific content spend, up from 8 per cent in 2021, outpacing both Japan and China. Key exporters include JioStar, Zee Entertainment, Sony India, Amazon and Netflix, delivering over 7,500 Indian-produced titles abroad each year. The top importing markets are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, the United States and the Philippines. Scripted content dominates globally at 88 per cent, with crime dramas and children’s and family titles performing particularly strongly.
Manoj Dobhal, chief executive and executive director of Dish TV India, framed the summit’s ambition squarely. “Stories don’t need translation. They need a platform, discovery, and reach, local or global,” he said. “India produces more movies than any country, our streaming platforms compete globally, and our tech and creators win international awards. Yet fragmentation slows growth. Producers, platforms, and tech move in different lanes. We need shared spaces, collaboration, and an ecosystem where ideas, technology, and people meet. That is why we built Content India.”
The data, the pitches and the prize money all pointed to the same conclusion: India is not waiting for the world to discover its stories. It is building the infrastructure to sell them.
