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Joshi composes, Kher sings on ‘Swachh Bharat’
NEW DELHI: An audio track of the song “Swachh Bharat ka Irada Kar liya hum ne” sung by Kailash Kher has been composed by lyricist Prasoon Joshi and put to music by Vishal Khurana.
The track was released by Information and Broadcasting Ministry Prakash Javadekar over the weekend as he administered the pledge of the Swachh Bharat Mission along with the senior officials and staff of the Ministry.
The song specially prepared for the Swachh Bharat Mission was composed in very short span of time. A section of the track was shown at the India Gate Ceremony graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2 October.
A special song composed by the Song and Drama division on Swachh Bharat Mission was also performed live during the pledge taking ceremony.
The Minister along with senior officials took part in the cleaning drive in the premises of Shastri Bhawan. Joshi, Kher and Khurana also took part in the cleaning drive.
Similar cleaning drives were held in many Press Information Bureau offices in the country.
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Havas Life names João Camacho chief creative officer for India & Middle East
Global healthcare creative João Camacho to lead bold campaigns across two regions
MUMBAI: Havas Life has appointed João Camacho as chief creative officer for India and the Middle East, signalling the network’s drive for standout creativity in two of the world’s fastest-growing healthcare markets.
Based in Mumbai, João will report to Eric Weisberg, global chief creative officer at Havas Health, and Dorelle Kulkarni, managing director of Havas Life Mumbai.
João brings more than 20 years of global experience in healthcare communications, having worked across Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Middle East. He is known for turning complex science into human-centred, impactful campaigns.
Before joining Havas, João led creative work at Publicis in Dubai, partnering with pharmaceutical and health organisations to launch treatments, build disease-awareness platforms, and deliver patient-first communications that drive measurable results. His work has been recognised at FIAP, CCP, New York Festivals, and other top international award shows. He has also served as jury member at Cannes Lions Health, Clio Health, The One Show, and more.
“João is a truly global creative leader who understands how healthcare brands need to speak differently across cultures and markets,” said Eric Weisberg. “His curiosity, creativity, and experience make him a powerful addition as we grow in India and the Middle East.”
Havas Health global chief client officer and CEO Apac-Latam Charles Houdoux added, “João’s appointment reflects our ambition to build world-class creative leadership locally while staying connected to Havas Health’s global vision. He brings the cultural fluency and creative confidence these markets demand.”
Dorelle Kulkarni said, “We’re thrilled to welcome João. His mix of strategic thinking, empathy, and creativity is exactly what clients and patients need in today’s fast-changing healthcare landscape. He will help us strengthen Havas Life in India and deliver meaningful impact.”
João joins Havas Life at a time of global momentum, as the network invests in talent, innovation, and AI-powered creativity. At CES 2026, Havas unveiled Ava, a large language model portal designed to make AI more accessible across the network and accelerate creative collaboration through its Converged.AI platform.
“Joining Havas Health feels like stepping onto a stage made for bold ideas,” said João Camacho. “Leading creative across India and the Middle East, a region buzzing with energy and possibility, is thrilling and humbling. I can’t wait to bring my perspective and passion to shape campaigns that inspire, connect, and make a real difference.”
With João at the creative helm, Havas Life looks set to turn bold ideas into campaigns that resonate, inspire, and leave a lasting mark across India and the Middle East.
