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Mudra creates national anthem for Big Cinemas
MUMBAI: Mudra Group has created a new National Anthem video for Big Cinemas, part of the Reliance ADA Group.
The video has been shot in sign language and enacted by children with a hearing/speech impairment.
Says Mudra Group CEO Bobby Pawar, “The idea is centered on the thought, ‘Patriotism knows no language‘ and it is brought to life by hundreds of special kids singing the National Anthem with their hands.”
The anthem was released on 26 January across Big Cinemas screens and will be played before the start of a movie.
“Our idea was to use the Anthem to make people do more than just stand and sing; it is to make them feel a little differently about their country while driving home a strong message about unity in diversity. The film is the first part of a programme to engage people, on ground and on line, in a dialogue about how we can free our nation from the prejudices that can divide us,” adds Pawar.
The Anthem has been directed by Amit Sharma of Chrome Pictures, based on the concept by Mudra Group.
Says Sharma, “What appealed to me most was the challenge this idea posed at me as a film maker. It needed to be handled very sensitively without losing out on the impact. I went and met these kids and was really touched by the spirit they showed. So I decided not to use any actors – but got these real special kids to do. Special thanks to all the teachers and the kids for their cooperation and their spirit with which they displayed.”
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Marengo Asia Hospitals appoints Pallavi Mishra as PR head
15 plus years experience; joins from Kaizzen to lead reputation and comms strategy.
MUMBAI: In the business of healing, words matter almost as much as medicine and Pallavi Mishra is stepping in to script the next chapter. Marengo Asia Hospitals has appointed Mishra as head of public relations & communications, bringing on board a communications professional with over 15 years of experience spanning consulting and agency-led mandates. The move signals a sharper focus on narrative-building as the hospital network expands in an increasingly competitive healthcare market.
Mishra joins from Kaizzen, where she served as director – PR. Her previous roles include senior consultant at First Partners and senior manager at Percept India, where she worked across strategy, crisis communications, media relations, and public policy. Her career has largely centred on helping organisations manage reputation while navigating scale, scrutiny, and transition.
In her new role, Mishra will oversee brand reputation across all verticals, with a mandate to strengthen Marengo Asia Hospitals’ public narrative through consistent and meaningful brand-building efforts.
Announcing the move on Linkedin, she noted that the role brings together her interest in healthcare communications, storytelling, and purpose-led branding, adding that she looks forward to contributing to the organisation’s focus on patient-first care, accessibility, affordability, accountability, and innovation.
The appointment comes as Marengo Asia Hospitals continues to scale its presence, with the addition of a seasoned communications leader expected to bring greater coherence to its messaging while aligning closely with its patient-centric positioning.
