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Soha Ali Khan joins ‘House of Pataudi’, as brand ambassador; Stars in new campaign for Durga Puja with brother Saif
MUMBAI: ‘House of Pataudi’, the ethnic wear brand, co-owned by Myntra, Saif Ali Khan and Exceed Entertainment, announces Bollywood actor Soha Ali Khan, as its brand ambassador. Soha will helm all major campaigns across media platforms and is slated to appear in her first campaign for the brand, set to go live during Durga Puja.
As a brand that exemplifies the royalty and grandeur of the rich Pataudi heritage through its unique designs and craftsmanship, the association with Soha, a member of the Pataudi family herself, is set to further accentuate this position. Born and raised in the family of Nawab’s, Soha naturally embodies the grace and majesty of her family’s legacy, making her the de facto feminine face of the brand. ‘House of Pataudi’ offers a wide range of ethnic wear for women, including, Lehenga & Blouse, Kurtas, Embroidered and Woven design Dupattas, among others. In less than a year of its launch, ‘House of Pataudi’ is among the top three men’s ethnic wear brands on Myntra and is now looking at strengthening and scaling the women’s ethnic wear line.
The campaign brings the Pataudi siblings, Saif and Soha together to promote the brand, where they are seen celebrating Durga Puja.
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Abhinav Rastogi named global marketing director for YouTube Shopping
Google veteran to scale creator commerce and expand shopping across global markets
SINGAPORE: Abhinav Rastogi has stepped into a new role as global marketing director for YouTube Shopping, marking the latest chapter in a more than decade-long career at Google.
Rastogi, who took on the position in February and is based in Singapore, will lead global marketing for YouTube Shopping, a platform designed to connect creators, viewers and merchants in a single ecosystem. His remit includes expanding the service into new markets and strengthening its positioning as a growth channel for both creators and brands.
In a reflective note on the transition, Rastogi pointed to a simple but powerful idea driving the role. For years, creators have quietly built trust with audiences through consistent and authentic content, and that trust often shapes purchasing decisions. What is changing now, he said, is the infrastructure around that behaviour. YouTube Shopping aims to make it easier for viewers to discover and buy products recommended by creators they already follow.
The scale is already significant. More than half a million creators have joined the programme, with recent expansion into Japan through a partnership with Rakuten signalling further global ambitions.
Rastogi believes the future of shopping on YouTube will be driven by a blend of creators, content and communities. In his view, it is the human voice behind the screen, not just the product, that ultimately builds trust and drives discovery.
Prior to this role, he served as director of marketing, YouTube Asia Pacific, where he led regional marketing across creator engagement, brand building and reputation. During that time, he played a key role in launching and scaling YouTube Shopping across eight markets in the region.
Earlier stints at Google include group product marketing manager, consumer apps, overseeing growth for products such as Search, Maps and Assistant across India and Southeast Asia, and product marketing manager roles spanning consumer apps and YouTube, where he contributed to launches including YouTube Music, YouTube Originals and YouTube Shorts.
Rastogi began his career in consulting with Boston Consulting Group and A.T. Kearney, before moving into the technology sector. He is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
Alongside his corporate role, he is also an active angel investor, backing early-stage startups in consumer technology and electric mobility across India and Southeast Asia.
As he settles into the new role, Rastogi is betting on a future where every video can double up as a storefront, and where commerce feels less like a transaction and more like a recommendation from a trusted voice.
