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Kansai Nerolac reconstitutes its iconic ‘Ghar Ki Raunak’ jingle into a song
Mumbai: Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. (KNPL), one of the leading paint companies in India and pioneers of ‘Healthy Home Paints’ has recently teamed up with popular Indian music director, Pritam’s musical platform JAM8 to roll out a rendition to Nerolac’s iconic jingle as a song, across India. Titled as ‘Ghar Ki Raunak’, it is the first time that the jingle has been recreated into a song.
One of the most loved and recalled brand tunes present in the country, the historic Nerolac jingle has been winning people’s hearts over decades. The ‘Ghar Ki Raunak’ song has been sung in 8 popular regional languages viz: Hindi, Bangla, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada, as the brand deepens its connect across audiences. The coming-of-age composition embraces contemporary arrangements and beats while keeping the nostalgia intact.
The versions have been sung by talented Bollywood and regional cine artists Nakash Aziz, Jonita Gandhi (Hindi), Shalmali Kholgade (Marathi), Gayathri Ashokan (Malayalam) and Antara Mitra (Bengali).
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Peeyush Bachlaus, Head – Marketing, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd said, “Painting in India is considered synonymous with celebrations & happiness in our lives; be it big festivals or milestones like job promotion & welcoming a guest etc. A painted wall helps relive these celebrations even after they are over. The richness of our regions prompted us to explore occasions and weave them through the language of music that people would enjoy. Using the iconic Nerolac jingle was a natural choice.”
Mr. Bachlaus added, “Most of our older customers can relate to the iconic jingle. This song is a step forward, in addition to our revamped website in multiple languages, to connect with the younger audience.”
Composer Pritam Chakraborty, founder of Jam8 said, “Jam8 is setting a fantastic pace for itself as a platform for young musicians. They have created the music for the Nerolac ‘Ghar Ki Raunak’ song in 8 languages. I love the sound of it and want to congratulate the team on it. It is indeed a privilege to be associated with a legendary brand like Kansai Nerolac – a name and a jingle that we all have grown up with".
The song is being released on various OTT platforms, radio channels and social media.
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VML India lands two finalist spots at Cairns Hatchlings 2026
The Mumbai agency is back in Australia with two teams, a UN brief and 24 hours to impress
MUMBAI: VML India is heading to Australia again. The Mumbai-based creative agency has secured two finalist spots at the Cairns Hatchlings 2026 competition, one in the Audio category and one in Design, making it the only Indian agency to have reached the finals in both editions of the contest since its launch in 2025.
Four people will make the trip. Senior copywriter Shilpi Dey and senior art director Raj Thakkar will compete in Audio. Art directors Shabbir and Shruti Negi will go head-to-head with the world’s best in Design. The finals take place at the Cairns Convention Centre from 13th May, culminating in an awards ceremony on 15th May.
The work that got them there is worth examining. For the Audio category, Dey and Thakkar tackled a brief for LIVE LIKE MMAD with a campaign called Inner Voice, Interrupted. Using spatial audio techniques, the campaign recreates the overwhelming self-doubt that descends after a long workday, physically panning negative thoughts left and right before cutting the noise entirely to reveal a confident inner voice. Strategically targeted at commuters via Spotify during evening rush hours, the campaign reframes the hours after work as an opportunity for personal growth and charitable action.
For the Design category, Shabbir and Negi worked on a brief for Canteen’s Bandanna Day, a campaign highlighting how cancer pushes teenagers out of their own defining moments. Using a pixelated design language to create stark contrast between a blurred world of isolation and a focused world of connection, the campaign, titled The Flipside of Cancer, shows teenagers fading into the background of birthdays, skateparks and school proms. As a Canteen bandanna appears, the blur flips and the teenager snaps back into sharp focus.
Kalpesh Patankar, group chief creative officer of VML India, made no attempt to disguise his satisfaction. “We are immensely proud to see our teams consistently excel on the Cairns Hatchlings platform since its inception,” he said. “They have masterfully tackled challenging briefs across diverse categories, demonstrating both layered storytelling and a unique creative approach. This exceptional teamwork is truly inspiring.”
Dey and Thakkar, returning to the finals after last year’s run, were candid about the demands of the audio medium. “It’s one of the most demanding mediums, where we only have a few seconds to capture a listener’s world with sound alone, so absolute clarity is essential,” they said. “The true measure of creative work is its ability to create positive change, and our audio submission was made to help those who need it most while encouraging people to silence the inner voices that hold them back.”
Shabbir and Negi, competing in Design for the first time, described the experience as “a completely different beast.” “We see it as an opportunity to showcase our expertise, raise the bar, and challenge ourselves in new ways, while also learning from creative minds from across the globe,” they said.
In Australia, the four finalists will face a live 24-hour brief from the United Nations before presenting in a live pitch session. Twenty-four hours, one brief, one shot. VML India has been here before. It knows exactly what is at stake.
