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Berger wipes the slate clean with playful new easy clean TVC
MUMBAI: When crayons meet walls, most parents see red but Berger Paints wants them to see only smiles. India’s second-largest paint and coatings company has launched a new television and digital campaign for Berger Easy Clean Interior Paint, championing the promise: “No Daag. No Tension. Only Beautiful Walls.”
Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas, the heart-warming film dives into a scene familiar to every household: a child’s crayon doodles covering the living room wall. The family dog takes the blame, but instead of frayed tempers, the moment turns light-hearted as easy clean wipes away the mess in seconds restoring walls and moods alike.
Berger Paints India managing director & CEO Abhijit Roy explained the insight: “Walls often become a child’s first canvas. Our new TVC encourages parents to embrace those moments, knowing that stains are no longer a concern. Easy Clean has led India’s washable paint category for nearly two decades, offering homes both beauty and peace of mind.”
With its advanced stain resistance, Easy Clean targets the everyday mess of modern Indian homes, making upkeep stress-free while keeping walls looking brand-new.
Lowe Lintas executive director and head of creative for copy (South) Arpan Bhattacharya added: “Every parent has lived this story. Instead of portraying wall doodles as a problem, we chose to celebrate the innocence, because with Easy Clean, families can cherish the joy without compromise.”
Berger, the pioneer of washable interior emulsions in India, has long positioned itself at the intersection of innovation and everyday living. With Easy Clean, the brand is painting a future where childhood imagination leaves memories not permanent marks on the walls.
Brands
HP launches Smart Champs learning game show with JioStar for students
Sanya Malhotra hosts quiz series blending fun, learning and prizes
NEW DELHI: HP India has teamed up with JioStar to launch HP Smart Champs, a new learning-based game show designed to make education engaging for school students across the country.
Hosted by Sanya Malhotra, the 10-episode series brings together students from Grades 5 to 9, who compete in teams through quiz and puzzle-based challenges that test knowledge, logic and teamwork. The show will begin streaming on JioHotstar from April 11 and will premiere on Nick on April 18, with weekend episodes airing at 7 PM.
Powered by HP Smart Tank printers, the format integrates print-based learning into the gameplay, using worksheets, clues and visual problem-solving tools to encourage hands-on participation. The idea is to move students beyond rote memorisation and towards more applied, curiosity-led learning.
The competition promises high stakes, with winners set to receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, while runners-up will take home Rs 5 lakh. Additional rewards include HP AI laptops, Smart Tank printers and accessories, while the winning school will be awarded an HP Smart Tech Lab.
Speaking about the initiative, HP India managing director Ipsita Dasgupta said, “At HP, we believe nurturing India’s youth is key to the country’s progress, and technology plays a foundational role in enabling this. With HP Smart Champs, we wanted to create something beyond traditional learning, a fun-filled platform where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking take centre stage.”
On the show’s reach, JioStar head entertainment sales Mahesh Shetty said, “HP Smart Champs reflects how children today learn through exploration and experience. With Nick and JioHotstar, we are creating a multi-screen approach that is both engaging and meaningful.”
Highlighting the role of print, HP India senior director print Satish Kumar said, “The show brings print-based learning to life in an engaging format, helping students develop deeper understanding through hands-on experiences.”
The journey to the finale began with participation from over 1,000 schools across 26 cities, narrowing down to 34 finalists who will compete in a studio showdown in Mumbai.
With its blend of entertainment, education and technology, HP Smart Champs is positioning itself as more than just a quiz show. It is a nationwide push to make learning interactive, accessible and, above all, a lot more fun.
