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Nayara Energy’s celebrates the spirit of new India in its latest brand film
Mumbai: As India gears up to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, Nayara Energy unveiled a new brand film as an ode to the unrelenting spirit of Indians who are propelling the nation’s growth. Aptly titled ‘Naye India Ka Nayara’, the film beautifully captures inspiring stories embodying values such as resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability while delving deeper into the evolving identity of a new India.
Conceptualised to capture the essence of a new transforming India, where dreams and responsibility work together to pave the way for a brighter future. The film weaves together stories of determination, inclusivity, and community spirit. From a delivery driver pursuing education to a female bus driver breaking stereotypes, to a farmer and urban professional collaborating for children’s nutrition, and a woman promoting sustainable fashion, each narrative exemplifies the dynamic and evolving spirit of India that is visible beyond the metros. As these scenes unfold, vibrant energy waves in Nayara’s brand colors ripple through each character, embodying the unity and vigor that fuels the essence of modern India.
This thought-provoking film directed by Mumbai-based digital agency ibs fulcro, is a tribute to every Indian who is contributing to our nation’s progress. The role of energy is innate in facilitating the growth of economy and enhancing mobility thereby fueling the dreams and aspirations of a billion people. #NayeIndiaKaNayara is a celebration of the dynamic and evolving spirit of India. The film culminates with energy waves traveling through the Nayara refinery, symbolizing the source of energy seamlessly connecting businesses and people. The journey through diverse narratives and its focus on empowerment, equality, collaboration, and sustainability culminates in the powerful message of ‘#NayeIndiaKaNayara’.
Nayara Energy strives to be a strong partner in India’s energy needs. The narrative intertwines tales of resilience and community engagement. Each Indian has an innate role in the nation’s progress and the film celebrates the spirit of progress and inclusivity embodied in the #NayeIndiaKaNayara campaign.
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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.
