Brands
Behrouz Biryani stirs up festive cheer with return of the Golden Spoon
MUMBAI: This Dhanteras, Behrouz Biryani is turning tables into treasure troves with the return of its Golden Spoon of Fortune. Last year, the golden-plated spoons captured hearts across India, appearing in individual delivery orders and instantly becoming a symbol of goodwill, prosperity, and festive bonding. Families shared moments of delight, generating hundreds of social media shares and online chatter, the ultimate digital shagun.
The Golden Spoon is not just a token; it embodies care, connection, and celebration. When inventory ran low for late-night orders last year, the Behrouz team went into full festive overdrive tracking availability across cities, sourcing from Genies, Ubers, and Borzos, and ensuring every missing spoon reached its home overnight. This commitment underlined the brand’s ethos of delivering joy as much as biryani.
By popular demand, the Golden Spoon returns for 24 hours only on Dhanteras, October 18th. Each spoon is elegantly wrapped in a royal blue sleeve, emblazoned with the words: “A Golden Spoon, for your Khushhali and Good Fortune.” These spoons are designed to spread abundance and happiness, whether placed on festive tables or kept as a decorative reminder of prosperity. The gesture marries traditional Dhanteras customs where new utensils signify wealth with a modern twist of joy and family connection.
Rebel Foods CMO Nishant Kedia commented, “The Golden Spoon is more than a symbol. It represents prosperity, togetherness, and the joy of sharing meals with loved ones. This campaign honours age-old customs while creating new memories, reminding everyone that every meal can be a moment of celebration. We’re delighted to add a touch of festivity and meaning to the dining experience this season.”
Rebel Foods brands comms & social media lead Divya Divakaran added, “Some campaigns start as marketing ideas but end up touching hearts. Last year, families unwrapping their biryani to discover a golden spoon created priceless moments of connection. Bringing it back this year felt less like a decision and more like an emotion we owed to our customers.”
The campaign will light up digital platforms for one day only, covering Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi NCR. For 24 hours, customers can claim a slice of festive prosperity alongside their biryani, sharing in the magic of a tradition that blends heritage, generosity, and the joy of togetherness.
In a season where every gesture counts, Behrouz Biryani’s Golden Spoon reminds us that it’s not just the food, but the thought behind it, that makes celebrations truly golden.
Brands
Malaika Arora launches accessories brand Maejoy
The Bollywood star’s lifestyle brand, built with Myntra and Exceed Entertainment, promises aspirational fashion without the high price tag
MUMBAI: Malaika Arora is not the first Bollywood star to put her name on a brand, and she will not be the last. But Maejoy, the accessories label she has launched in partnership with Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL) and talent outfit Exceed Entertainment, at least has a sharper pitch than most. The brand drops with 250-plus styles spanning handbags and lab-grown diamond jewellery, two categories that sit squarely in the sweet spot between aspiration and affordability, and lands on Myntra’s platform from day one, putting it in front of millions of shoppers without breaking a sweat.
The handbag range covers the full gamut: crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, workwear classics, backpacks and clutches, rendered in synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestone and metallic finishes. The jewellery line runs to rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets in silver, gold and rose-gold tones, set in 925 sterling silver with IGI and GCI certified lab-grown diamonds. The brand’s guiding philosophy, “The Joy of Being Me,” stakes its claim on individuality and self-expression; its three brand pillars, Authentic, Empowering, Accessible, are the usual suspects, though the lab-grown diamond bet is savvier than it sounds. Lab-grown stones now sell at a fraction of the price of mined ones, and the category is growing fast in India as younger buyers wise up to the arbitrage.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business, or through my personal style, I’ve championed the idea that fashion should be empowering yet effortless. The brand aims to democratise global fashion trends while offering women something that extends the feeling of luxury every day, be it a lab-grown diamond or a perfectly crafted handbag,” said Malaika Arora, founder of Maejoy
MJIPL, the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra, is putting its design and brand-building muscle behind the venture. Suman Saha, chief experience officer and head of house of brands at MJIPL, was bullish on the tie-up.
“Maejoy brings together Malaika Arora’s distinctive style perspective with a strong proposition in the accessible yet elevated accessories space. We believe the brand’s fashion-forward designs and thoughtful positioning will connect strongly with discerning consumers.”
Suman Saha, chief experience officer, head of house of brands, MJIPL
Afsar Zaidi, chief executive of Exceed Entertainment, the talent management firm that helped broker the deal, has worked with MJIPL before and was characteristically direct about what makes Arora an unusually bankable partner.
“Building celebrity-led brands requires a delicate balance of authenticity and market viability. Malaika is a rare talent who commands equal respect as a fashion icon and a savvy businesswoman. We are proud to facilitate this partnership that brings together her creative clout and Myntra’s brand-building excellence,” said Zaidi
Celebrity fashion brands live or die on one question: does the star actually wear it, or is the cheque the only thing they signed? Arora, who has spent three decades as one of Bollywood’s most-watched style references, has at least built a plausible case. Maejoy is live now on www.myntra.com and the Myntra app. The real test, whether shoppers buy the handbag or just the hype, starts today.
