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From Amitabh Bachchan to Aamir Khan: Bollywood stars who brought Piyush Pandey’s iconic ads to life

Bollywood has long been the face of some of Piyush Pandey’s most unforgettable ad campaigns. Stars from Amitabh Bachchan to Aamir Khan helped bring his iconic ideas to life, making them a part of India’s cultural memory.

October 25, 2025 / 06:01 IST
Bollywood actors who have worked with Piyush Pandey
Akshay Kumar One of the most versatile celebrities in India, Akshay Kumar collaborated with Piyush Pandey on several brands, such as LG, PolicyBazaar, and Harpic. By fusing humour and responsibility, Pandey's storytelling gave Akshay's campaigns a relatable, everyday-hero appeal. Together, they turned ordinary endorsements into socially conscious, memorable stories.Akshay KumarOne of the most versatile celebrities in India, Akshay Kumar collaborated with Piyush Pandey on several brands, such as LG, PolicyBazaar, and Harpic. By fusing humour and responsibility, Pandey's storytelling gave Akshay's campaigns a relatable, everyday-hero appeal. Together, they turned ordinary endorsements into socially conscious, memorable stories.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Under Piyush Pandey's creative direction, Aishwarya added sophistication and cosiness to the Cadbury Celebrations campaign. Her presence exemplified the brand's core values of joy, relationships, and the sweetness of being together. The campaign helped redefine chocolate gifting in India and became a festive favourite.Aishwarya Rai BachchanUnder Piyush Pandey's creative direction, Aishwarya added sophistication and cosiness to the Cadbury Celebrations campaign. Her presence exemplified the brand's core values of joy, relationships, and the sweetness of being together. The campaign helped redefine chocolate gifting in India and became a festive favourite.Amitabh Bachchan Piyush Pandey and Amitabh Bachchan shared a creative partnership built on impact and integrity. From the Polio Eradication Drive (“Do Boond Zindagi Ke”) to Gujarat Tourism (“Khushboo Gujarat Ki”), their collaborations blended trust, emotion, and national pride. Bachchan’s commanding presence gave Pandey’s powerful messaging universal resonance.Amitabh BachchanPiyush Pandey and Amitabh Bachchan shared a creative partnership built on impact and integrity. From the Polio Eradication Drive (“Do Boond Zindagi Ke”) to Gujarat Tourism (“Khushboo Gujarat Ki”), their collaborations blended trust, emotion, and national pride. Amitabh Bachchan’s commanding presence gave Piyush Pandey’s powerful messaging universal resonance.Aamir Khan Known for his charm and intelligence, Aamir collaborated with Piyush Pandey on the inspirational Incredible India campaign and the humorous yet poignant Coca-Cola ads. Aamir was the ideal face for strategic advertising, as these commercials showcased Piyush Pandey's talent for fusing relatable narrative with an emotional and patriotic undertone.Aamir KhanKnown for his charm and intelligence, Aamir collaborated with Piyush Pandey on the inspirational Incredible India campaign and the humorous yet poignant Coca-Cola ads. Aamir was the ideal face for strategic advertising, as these commercials showcased Piyush Pandey's talent for fusing relatable narrative with an emotional and patriotic undertone.Madhuri Dixit Madhuri was the essence of Piyush Pandey's Clinic Plus and Tanishq campaigns because of her elegance and genuineness. Her portrayal emphasised the strength, nurturing nature, and family values of women—all of which are essential components of Pandey's brand philosophy. Audiences responded strongly to these advertisements, which emphasised emotion and trust over glitz.Madhuri DixitMadhuri was the essence of Piyush Pandey's Clinic Plus and Tanishq campaigns because of her elegance and genuineness. Her portrayal emphasised the strength, nurturing nature, and family values of women—all of which are essential components of Pandey's brand philosophy. Audiences responded strongly to these advertisements, which emphasised emotion and trust over glitz.Kareena Kapoor Khan Kareena was the face of colourful ads for Cadbury Dairy Milk and Fevicol under Piyush Pandey's direction at Ogilvy. Her vibrant persona, which is a defining characteristic of Pandey's work, brought youthful vitality and relatability to the screen, creating the ideal harmony between glitz and everyday authenticity.Kareena Kapoor KhanKareena was the face of colourful ads for Cadbury Dairy Milk and Fevicol under Piyush Pandey's direction at Ogilvy. Her vibrant persona, which is a defining characteristic of Pandey's work, brought youthful vitality and relatability to the screen, creating the ideal harmony between glitz and everyday authenticity.Abhishek Bachchan Piyush Pandey’s Idea Cellular campaign, “What an Idea, Sirji!”, found its perfect voice in Abhishek Bachchan. His easy-going charm and intelligent humour brought Pandey’s clever, socially relevant storytelling to life — turning a telecom ad into a cultural catchphrase.Abhishek BachchanPiyush Pandey’s Idea Cellular campaign, “What an Idea, Sirji!”, found its perfect voice in Abhishek Bachchan. His easy-going charm and intelligent humour brought Pandey’s clever, socially relevant storytelling to life — turning a telecom ad into a cultural catchphrase.Manoj Bajpayee Manoj, who is renowned for his depth of feeling, worked with Pandey on moving advertisements for HDFC Life and Fevikwik ("Todo Nahin, Jodo"). Manoj was the perfect interpreter for Piyush Pandey's straightforward but moving writing; his performances gave it heart and sincerity while also serving as a reminder to viewers that advertisements can also tell human stories. Manoj BajpayeeManoj, who is renowned for his depth of feeling, worked with Pandey on moving advertisements for HDFC Life and Fevikwik ("Todo Nahin, Jodo"). Manoj was the perfect interpreter for Piyush Pandey's straightforward but moving writing; his performances gave it heart and sincerity while also serving as a reminder to viewers that advertisements can also tell human stories.
first published: Oct 25, 2025 06:00 am

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