People who’ve known from close quarters will vouch for the fact that I’m a strong advocate for woman’s rights. This post may have served as an indicator for the keen eye, even otherwise I’m openly voicing my opinion in this post. In a world filled with chauvinists I don’t mind being called a feminist, and infact I think it’s cool! I also realize it’s high time I stop this self praise and cut to the [...]

Complan has been part of every growing kid”s diet. The ‘I’m a Complan boy’ was one of the most famous ad campaigns to which later the ‘I’m a Complan girl’ was added. Krish Srikanth was also roped in as a brand ambassador and they ran a similar campaign on the lines of Kapil Dev‘s ‘Boost’. This ad features Shahid Kapoor and Ayesha Takia, and like they say it’s better to catch them young….

No Indian kitchen is complete without the ‘Sumeet mixer & grinder‘, often known as the ‘mixie’. Designed specifically for the asian market this food processor ruled the 90′s. Though there were other entrants in the segment such as Singer, Butterfly and a few others, but none came close to beat the ‘sumeet mixie’ in value for money and durability. I’m pretty sure every household has one of these, but what about the new homes? Does [...]

Humara Bajaj was the middle class anthem in the early nineties, and this jingle was on everybody’s lips. Always featured before the 9PM news on DD and brings back fond memories…

The ‘Hero Puch’ was a stylish cousin of the ‘Luna’, The ad wasn’t as famous as you would expect, yet brings back memories of college going junta. Amir Khan rode one to college in the dhamakedar ‘Sarfarosh‘

Brahmaputra Tea advert during SRK’s early days in the industry!.I must confess, I do not remember having seen this ad. Leave a comment if any of you have any memories. Wonder what would happen if you ask someone for ‘Assam ka amrit’!…

This new section will feature the ads we grew up on, some very famous some long forgotten. Let me kick of with my namesake ‘Mayur Suitings’. SRK made this ad jingle very famous and there was a time in school when people addressed me by the jingle.(Still unable to figure if it was out of affection or sarcasm) Check this space for more ads every weekend!