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Meenakshi C V joins Havas India as vice president, strategy and planning
Experienced brand strategist takes on key planning role at Havas India
MUMBAI: Meenakshi C V has been appointed vice president, strategy and planning at Havas India, marking a fresh chapter in a career built on brand thinking, marketing leadership and insight-led transformation.
Based in Bengaluru, Meenakshi steps into the role after nearly two decades of experience across agencies, consulting and in-house marketing teams. Her career has moved fluidly between boardroom strategy and ground-level consumer insight, giving her a reputation for turning research into real-world brand moves.
Most recently, she worked as an independent consultant, advising companies on brand strategy and qualitative research. Before that, she held senior marketing roles at Blumen Biovitals Healthkare, Spring Bio Solution and WiStride, where she led brand building, digital strategy and go-to-market planning.
Her agency experience includes stints at Ogilvy and J. Walter Thompson, where she handled major brands across categories. Along the way, she also contributed to the industry as an adjunct faculty member at Whistling Woods International, teaching advertising, account planning and integrated marketing communication.
With this appointment, Havas India adds a strategist known for mixing sharp consumer insight with practical brand storytelling. As the network continues to sharpen its strategic edge, Meenakshi’s arrival signals a clear focus on thinking that is both grounded in research and alive to culture.
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Kalyan Jewellers launches Nimah Collection campaign
New temple-inspired jewellery range stars Sreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan.
MUMBAI: Kalyan Jewellers has given temple jewellery a cinematic glow-up and this time, it’s sparkling with star power and storytelling. The leading jewellery brand has unveiled a new campaign for its Nimah Collection, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan and featuring brand ambassadors Sreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan. Built around the powerful idea of “A Legacy You Wear”, the campaign presents a cinematic celebration of India’s rich temple jewellery traditions, positioning them as timeless expressions of identity, strength, and artistry.
The film brings mythology and classical performance together in a fresh narrative. Sreeleela’s character embodies strength and discipline, moving from archery to classical dance, with bold temple jewellery accentuating her power. In contrast, Kalyani Priyadarshan’s portrayal explores introspection and creativity through music and writing, highlighted by finer detailing and understated elegance. Together, the two personas showcase the Nimah collection as heritage jewellery that remains relevant across generations.
The Nimah range draws inspiration from South Indian temple jewellery and features intricate Nakashi (hand-carved) work. It includes statement bridal necklaces and haarams, temple-inspired chokers, earrings, jhumkas, rings, and chains perfect for both bridal and festive occasions.
Every piece in the collection comes with Kalyan Jewellers’ trusted 4-Level Assurance Certificate, guaranteeing purity, free lifetime maintenance, and transparent buy-back policies.
The campaign is now live across digital platforms, and the Nimah collection is available at Kalyan Jewellers showrooms nationwide.
In a market often crowded with glitter, Kalyan Jewellers has chosen to shine through meaningful storytelling. With “A Legacy You Wear,” the brand reminds us that the most beautiful jewellery doesn’t just adorn, it carries stories, culture, and timeless elegance forward.
