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Fox International Network ropes in Grey as its creative partner for India
MUMBAI: Fox International Channels (FIC) has roped in Grey Worldwide as the creative partner for its business in India.
TapRoot India, the network‘s creative partner in key Asian markets, will continue to provide strategic and creative expertise to the Fox Network channels at Asia level.
In February 2011, Fox International Network had announced that it is looking for an additional creative partner in India, as a result of an active expansion spell, with seven new channels added to its Indian basket.
Says Fox International Channels vice-president marketing Debarpita Banerjee, “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Grey Worldwide as our new creative partner and look forward to working with them. We are sure that they will be able to keep pace with our growth targets and usher in innovative and refreshing brand solutions.”
Grey COO Jishnu Sen added, “We are really excited to be chosen as the agency for the National Geographic Network. Its an iconic brand that gives fabulous opportunity to do superb work. Having this brand as a part of our stable huge testament to Grey. We are looking forward to terrific times and a long successful partnership.”
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Amol Parashar invests in Nisaki Gin as strategic stakeholder
Actor shifts from endorsements to ownership with colour-changing craft gin
MUMBAI: Actor Amol Parashar has taken a spirited new turn off screen, investing in premium liquor label Nisaki Gin as a strategic stakeholder. The move marks a clear pivot from brand ambassador to brand believer, signalling a more hands-on chapter in how the actor engages with businesses.
Best known for his performances in the web series Tripling, the historical drama Sardar Udham, and the streaming title Gram Chikitsalay, Parashar has steadily built rapport with younger audiences. An IIT Delhi graduate, he pairs creative instinct with analytical rigour, and says he prefers partnerships rooted in conviction rather than mere visibility.
That thinking found a match in Nisaki Gin, a homegrown label that quite literally changes colour. The spirit shifts hues when mixed with tonic or citrus, turning every pour into a small spectacle. It is chemistry with character, and a conversation starter in a glass.
“Transformation has always been central to my journey as an actor,” Parashar said. “What drew me to Nisaki was the way it captures that spirit through its evolving hues and layered character. India’s premium spirits space is at an interesting inflection point, and I see this as a long term journey rooted in culture, quality and conviction.”
The brand is built around the philosophy ‘Love Every Hue’, celebrating nuance and layered experiences. In a market where identity and taste are increasingly fluid, the gin’s shifting shades mirror the evolving preferences of modern consumers.
Founder Sanchit Agarwal believes the partnership goes beyond capital. “Amol represents versatility and a strong connect with young audiences, which aligns well with how Nisaki is building its brand. His involvement brings not just investment, but insight as we grow across key markets,” he said.
India’s premium gin segment has gathered pace in recent years, buoyed by curious drinkers and the rise of craft labels. With Parashar now on board, Nisaki appears ready to raise a glass to its next phase, proving that sometimes the most interesting transformations happen off screen.
