Brands
Everest Spices ropes in celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar as a brand ambassador
Mumbai: Everest Spices on Tuesday announced the appointment of chef Ranveer Brar as its brand ambassador. It is the brand’s reassuring move that brings forward the story of goodness, purity of ingredients, legacy, taste and how it has withstood the test of times in its commitment towards delivering quality always.
Ranveer Brar super-efficiently juggles between being a chef, TV presenter, judge, teacher and an actor, and thanks to his popular food-shows, he enjoys massive stardom on television and a tremendous fan following on social media as well.
Lucknow-born Indian celebrity chef has set up several restaurants in India and abroad, including the Flyp at MTV chain of restaurants pan India, and curated the menu of many more like cruise kitchens aboard Royal Caribbean.
Today, the chef-turned-actor’s brand value has increased by 20-25 per cent since his acting debut with Amazon series Modern Love and he is regarded as one of the most adorable and sought after chef personalities which has swelled his number of ardent followers by the day. Each and every new video of his is eagerly awaited for their release on YouTube and watched by a truly diverse audience, cutting across all age groups which talks volumes about his fan following.
He has also been part of a year-long digital association with Milkmaid alongside other noteworthy brand endorsements that includes Kellogg’s, Philips, Hershey’s, Home Centre Stores, Victorinox, Asahi Kasei, IIHM, Swiggy and Govardhan.
Talking about the collaboration, chef Brar said, “Spices have always been my favourite area of study and experimentation and I believe this association will be a great opportunity for me to delve deeper into not just the brand’s spice laterals, but also make further inroads into understanding the food-loving audience’s ever evolving choices and lifestyles.”
For all these years, Everest has grown exponentially garnering the largest market share in this segment and have now even reached out to the Indian diaspora internationally. With their core principle of using the best quality ingredients, following the best manufacturing process and hygiene protocols, a strong R&D for perfecting unique blends have helped Everest to gain the trust and respect of not only Indian but global consumers. Hence this collaboration with chef Brar is expected to reach out to a new audience in the younger age group with ever-changing taste preferences who admires him and closely follows his endeavours.
Everest Foods chairman and managing director Sanjeev Shah added, “We are delighted to stitch an association with none less than Chef Ranveer Brar because we believed that it would be a perfect brand fit as he understands food and taste and most importantly we share the same value systems of not compromising with quality.”
Brands
Lotus Herbals unveils HydroActivated sunscreen with high-impact campaign
Harnaaz Sandhu fronts digital push spotlighting breakthrough sun care tech
MUMBAI: Lotus Herbals has rolled out a high-decibel marketing campaign to introduce what it calls India’s first hydro-activated sunscreen, aiming to reshape how consumers think about sun protection.
At the centre of the launch is the Safe Sun HydroActivated Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++, a formulation built on a patent-pending Hydrosome Technology that activates on contact with moisture. Unlike conventional sunscreens that can weaken with sweat, this product is designed to do the opposite, boosting protection when the skin is exposed to water or perspiration.
The campaign is led by Harnaaz Sandhu and is being amplified across OTT platforms, social media and outdoor locations in key metro cities. The brand film takes a light, relatable approach to everyday sunscreen struggles such as uneven application and fading protection, while positioning the new product as a reliable, high-performance alternative for active lifestyles.
Beyond its core technology, the sunscreen features next-generation UV filters and Edelweiss Flower Extract, offering hydration alongside protection. The formula claims up to 10 hours of water resistance and even, all-round defence against sun exposure and tanning, targeting consumers who want both skincare and performance in one product.
Speaking about the launch, Lotus Herbals chairman and managing director Nitin Passi said, “We are excited to launch India’s first sunscreen with hydroactivated technology which is our most innovative product launch. This isn’t just a sunscreen; it’s a technological breakthrough that utilises a novel manufacturing process. We’ve created a product that stays invisible on the skin yet becomes a performance powerhouse when the user is most active.”
Sharing her experience, Lotus Herbals brand ambassador Harnaaz Sandhu said, “I am thrilled to be associated with Lotus Herbals Safe Sun for their new sun protection campaign. In my world, there is no room for shortcuts, and I need functional and reliable products that work as hard as I do. The hydroactivated sunscreen is a game-changer because it blends with my skin and protects me better when I’m pushing my limits.”
The campaign is being distributed across platforms including JioStar connected TV integrations and ZEE5, along with television placements such as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in West Bengal. A large influencer push involving over a thousand creators, along with in-store branding and retail activations, is also part of the rollout.
With a blend of science-led positioning and mass-market storytelling, Lotus Herbals is betting on innovation to stand out in the crowded sun care segment, hoping its moisture-powered promise strikes the right chord with today’s always-on consumers.
