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Versuni India launches dual-basket Air Fryer 3000 series with Varun Sharma
Mumbai: Versuni India has launched its latest kitchen innovation, the Dual-Basket Air Fryer 3000 Series in collaboration with actor and comedian Varun Sharma. The partnership aims to make cooking more accessible and enjoyable, showcasing the air fryer’s versatility and ease of use through a playful and relatable video featuring Varun Sharma.
In the video, Varun brings his signature humour and energy, sharing how the Dual-Basket Air Fryer has made cooking simpler for him. Known for his witty charm, Varun recounts his journey from rarely stepping into the kitchen to now enjoying the convenience and fun of preparing meals with the air fryer. As a self-proclaimed kitchen novice, Varun humorously shows how the air fryer’s dual-basket feature allows him to cook multiple dishes at once, making even the busiest schedules manageable.
Commenting on the collaboration, Versuni India Home Solutions Ltd’s chief marketing officer, Pooja Baid said, “We are thrilled to partner with Varun Sharma for a fun and versatile product like our Dual-Basket Air Fryer. His relatable charm and humour perfectly capture the essence of our brand, showcasing the ease and versatility this product brings to the kitchen. At Versuni India, we aim to simplify everyday cooking, and Varun’s authentic approach makes it clear that even the busiest individual and least experienced cooks can create effortless, healthy meals that taste just like mom’s homemade food. We’re confident this video will inspire more people to enjoy the convenience and joy of cooking with our latest innovation—and we’re sure consumers will love it as much as we enjoyed making it.”
In the video, Varun highlights the air fryer’s dual-basket design, which allows users to cook different meals or larger portions simultaneously. He demonstrates how the synchronised cooking feature ensures that dishes with varying cook times finish together, saving both time and effort. With 8 preset settings and Philips’ RapidAir Plus Technology, the air fryer guarantees perfectly cooked meals, making the kitchen a place of fun and convenience.
Philips first introduced air fryers to India in 2010, consistently leading with innovative cooking solutions. The Dual-Basket Air Fryer 3000 Series continues this tradition, offering a 9-litre capacity across two asymmetrical baskets, making it ideal for family meals. Its features include the TIME function, eight preset modes for popular dishes, and connectivity to the HomeID app for quick recipes, making it an ultimate tool for healthy, convenient cooking.
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Namita Jadhav steps down as VP of corporate communications at JioStar
Media communications veteran wraps up a five month run as vice president at JioStar
MUMBAI: Namita Jadhav has moved on from JioStar, where she most recently served as vice president, corporate communications for enterprise, sports and policy comms, according to media reports.
Jadhav had stepped into the role in November 2025 after being elevated from director, corporate communications for enterprise, sports and policy comms, a position she held for a year. In total, her stint at JioStar lasted around one and a half years.
Before joining the company, Jadhav spent nearly two decades with The Walt Disney Company, building a long and steady career in communications and corporate social responsibility. She joined Disney in 2007 and went on to hold several leadership roles including assistant manager, manager, corporate communications, senior manager, corporate communications and CSR , associate director, corporate communications and CSR, and eventually director, corporate communications and CSR.
Across her 17 year tenure at Disney, she played a key role in shaping corporate messaging and strengthening stakeholder engagement across the media and entertainment ecosystem.
Earlier in her career, Jadhav worked at global communications firm Weber Shandwick, where she served as group head for more than six years.
With over two decades of experience spanning corporate communications, CSR and reputation management, Jadhav has built a reputation as a seasoned voice behind the scenes of some of the industry’s most prominent media brands. Her next move has not yet been announced.
