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Alok Nath Joins Twitter
MUMBAI: Alok Nath, the popular film and television star, today joined Twitter. The actor, known for his fatherly roles in the film and television, became a pop culture icon as the Sanskari Babuji on Twitter a few months back, when one of his movies was being aired on television and users began tweeting about his character and his dialogues. In the last six months, there have been close to 2, 00,000 Tweets about him and his TV character.
Alok Nath has spent nearly three decades in the television and film industry and came into limelight in the mega serial “Buniyaad”. He has acted in many hit films like Maine Pyaar Kiya, Vivaah, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Taal, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun and many more. Not only that but he has also played role of Sanskari Babuji on various soaps such as Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai, Yahan Mein Ghar Ghar Kheli.
Alok Nath on joining Twitter said, “I’m excited to join Twitter since people have popularised my character on it and I’m happy to now finally share the real Alok Nath with the world. It feels like there was a party thrown in my honour and I didn’t attend. So I’m attending now, fashionably later than never and I’m looking forward to engaging with my fans and friends in real-time.”
Pratiksha Rao, Entertainment partnerships manager, Twitter said, “We are very happy to welcome Alok Nath on Twitter. Twitter is the global town square where users can engage in live and public conversation about their interests from news to sports to films to comedy. Twitter users can now engage in conversation with Alok Nath and discover more about him outside of his TV shows’ persona.”
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Goafest 2026 names Mediakart co-presenter with LinkedIn and Spotify
Mediakart joins as co-presenter while Linkedin and Spotify Advertising come on board as powered by sponsors for South Asia’s biggest ad and marketing festival.
MUMBAI: Goafest is plugging in some serious star power and the volume is about to go up. The 19th edition of South Asia’s premier advertising, media and marketing festival, jointly organised by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC), has announced Mediakart as Co-presenter and Linkedin and Spotify Advertising as Powered by sponsors. The three-day event will take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon and is expected to draw more than 2,000 industry leaders and professionals.
The new partnerships bring fresh energy to a festival already known for sparking big conversations, driving innovation and celebrating creative excellence through keynotes, panels and masterclasses.
Goafest 2026 Organising Committee Co-Chair and Havas Media Network India CEO Mohit Joshi said, “We are delighted to welcome Mediakart, LinkedIn and Spotify Advertising to Goafest 2026. Each of them brings their unique and impactful brand presence to the festival in today’s evolving advertising and marketing ecosystem.”
Mediakart business head Shahad Anand, of added, “Goafest stands as one of India’s most prestigious platforms celebrating excellence, innovation, and the evolving future of advertising and marketing. MediaKart is proud to associate as a co-presenting sponsor.”
A Spotify spokesperson noted, “The platform that Goafest provides, where we can gather as an industry to exchange ideas, collaborate and build for the future has proven incredibly valuable over the years.”
With its strong line-up of sponsors and a packed programme, Goafest 2026 is shaping up to be more than just another industry gathering, it’s fast becoming the place where the region’s brightest advertising minds come together to shape what’s next. Whether you’re into strategy, creativity or the latest tech, this year’s edition promises to deliver the kind of buzz that lingers long after the last session ends.
