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PRCAI appoints Deeptie Sethi as its first CEO
Mumbai: The homegrown PR professional body Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Deeptie Sethi as its first CEO in its history of two decades.
In this newly created role, Sethi will be working closely with the managing committee to further build on PRCAI’s vision of making the public relations industry more professional, ethical and prosperous, said the statement.
She will be focused on driving visibility and helping the association in challenging, supporting, and raising standards and also developing strategic partnerships to increase awareness and relevance, it added.
In this role, she will be effectively leading, developing and shaping the agenda for the public relations community in India.
“The scope and reach of public relations have seen exponential growth in the last few years. Today, effective communication is integral to every business. These are exciting times for the industry and I am honoured and thrilled to take up this opportunity to build, grow and serve our community. I am equally optimistic about the prospect and look forward to adding value for PRCAI members and the larger communication fraternity,” said Deeptie Sethi on her appointment.
Sethi has served in leadership communications roles working for MNCs for more than 23 years in India and the US. She has helped businesses leverage the power of public relations and communications leading strategic planning, media relations, brand and reputation management, crisis management and compelling advocacy programs.
Announcing the appointment, PRCAI president Atul Sharma shared, “At PRCAI, we believe in leadership that inspires, drives results and encourages our members and communities. We are happy to have Deeptie as the first CEO of PRCAI, as we look forward to expand our footprint, and scale to newer heights. Moreover, as the role of public relations takes centerstage in all facets of business, we are excited to have an experienced communications professional like Deeptie to build the future roadmap for PRCAI.”
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Ajio launches Dhurandhar merchandise collection with Jio Studios
Limited edition range inspired by the film starts at Rs 349 on Ajio.
MUMBAI: When cinema meets the wardrobe, fandom doesn’t just stay on the screen, it walks out onto the street. Ajio, India’s fashion e-commerce platform, has launched an exclusive merchandise collection inspired by the spy-action film Dhurandhar, extending the film’s bold on-screen personality into everyday fashion.
The limited-edition range has been created in collaboration with Jio Studios and features graphic driven apparel and statement silhouettes that draw directly from the film’s high-energy aesthetic and characters.
Designed to appeal to both movie fans and style conscious shoppers, the collection translates the cinematic swagger of Dhurandhar into wearable fashion pieces starting at Rs 349.
The collection includes graphic T-shirts featuring iconic movie quotes, signature tees inspired by actor Ranveer Singh and limited-edition signed Pathani outfits that echo the larger-than-life style associated with the film’s characters.
Also part of the line-up is a collection inspired by Sara Arjun, translating her on-screen styling into contemporary silhouettes designed to appeal to younger audiences and fashion forward fans.
With bold typography, statement graphics and confident tailoring, the range blends cinematic storytelling with streetwear aesthetics, turning the film’s cultural energy into a fashion statement.
The collaboration reflects Ajio’s growing strategy of using fashion collaborations to tap into pop culture moments and entertainment properties.
By bringing elements of popular films into apparel, the platform allows audiences to move beyond simply watching a film and instead wear their fandom, making cinema part of everyday style.
Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the most talked-about action thrillers in recent times, known for its high-octane storytelling and larger-than-life characters.
The film, written and directed by Aditya Dhar, is also set to expand into a franchise, with the sequel “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on March 19, 2026.
By launching the merchandise collection ahead of the sequel, Ajio and the film’s producers are extending the film’s universe into fashion, giving fans another way to connect with the story and its characters.
The Dhurandhar merchandise collection is now available exclusively on Ajio, bringing cinematic attitude, bold graphics and spy-thriller swagger straight into the wardrobes of fans.
