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Birla Opus unveils ‘Dil Aise Eid Manaye’ digital film
New campaign celebrates family reunion and home transformation for Eid.
MUMBAI: Birla Opus just painted Eid with heart because when the family arrives, even the walls start smiling wider. Birla Opus Paints, the decorative paints brand from Aditya Birla Group’s Grasim Industries, has launched its new digital film ‘Dil Aise Eid Manaye’ ahead of Eid celebrations. Rooted in the brand’s philosophy of Duniya Ko Rang Do, the campaign captures how colours, homes and relationships come alive when families reunite under one roof during the festival.
The film tells the touching story of a young boy initially upset as his home is repainted and rearranged to welcome extended family for Eid. As cousins arrive, the house fills with laughter, shared moments and an impromptu cricket match, turning what felt like disruption into pure delight. The narrative shows how festivities grow louder, warmer and more meaningful when shared, with freshly painted walls quietly becoming the perfect canvas for joy.
Birla Opus Paints head of marketing Inderpreet Singh said, “Eid is a festival that celebrates unity, gratitude and the joy of being surrounded by loved ones. With ‘Dil Aise Eid Manaye’, we wanted to tell a story that resonates with families across India and highlights how beautiful walls uplift the festive spirit.”
Leo India chief creative officer Sachin Kamble added, “This film beautifully captures how a young boy comes to realise that no celebration is ever truly complete without the people we love. It’s in these shared moments of togetherness, warmth, and connection that celebrations find their true meaning.”
Conceptualised by Leo India, the film will run across Youtube, Instagram, Facebook and other social platforms. In a festival where colours dissolve boundaries and emotions rise, Birla Opus isn’t just colouring walls, it’s quietly reminding us that the best shade of home is the one painted with people we love.
Brands
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
