Bindaas Best N Really Rotten

Har Ghar Amul Ghar

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:24:00 +0000

Very Nice one from Amul : Har Ghar Amul Ghar

Amazing Capture : Gender Steriotyping

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:11:00 +0000

This Pantene TVC captures how we stereotype genders -

Timeless Old Pear TVC

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:26:00 +0000

Was searching for this one for quite some time. Really loved the look of this angel!

Warm Up : Amazing Advert from Social Sector

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:17:00 +0000

Still in the warming up mode. Though itching badly to put together the BBRR list once again, there are too many things on the plate right now. However one look at this one, and I was sure this has to be part of my BBRR list somehow. So putting it up here to share it with all of you-

Breaking Out : Summer of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:17:00 +0000

So the Summer of 2011 is here, and the TVC war is hotting up. There are so much to talk around... Just after the Cricket World Cup, its Anna - IPL and the Elections. There would be plenty to come. But the two new one which really got my attention are Nike cricket and Limca !

Nike was an extension of their Bleed Blue campaign. Though there were plenty of the same concept and genre in the past, this one has a peppy tune and speedy edits to make it look smart. may be also because anything cricket automatically touches a chord with us (me)!

The other one is Limca - always refreshing. Since last couple of years, the tune and the concept somehow never fails to refresh. This time around too, there was no surprise. Its new and yet brilliantly refreshing, tune n faces ! In absolute love with it -

Silent Anthem

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:39:00 +0000

This video by Big Cinema ranks very high on my list - right beside "Colors"

Try not getting moisture in your eyes - "listening" to this version of National Anthem of Ours!

"Bhuley Bisre Geet - Part 2"

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Mon, 03 May 2010 09:56:00 +0000

So as promised, here is one more lot of nostalgia. One of the first Indian TVC for detergents that presented a fresh new approach was from Surf. Lalitaji declaring why " Surf ki Kharidari me hi samajhdari hey!"

Bajaj has recently decided to stop production of scooters. And with that the Once status symbol for Indian middle class has become part of history. Looking at the commercial for "Hamara Bajaj" can only add to the memories of what used to be a prized possession for Indians till a decade back-

First of its kind, one of those TVCs parents never liked us to watch! Whereas the model enjoyed a cult status - being the Liril Girl was a complement many present day female bollywood stars fought for!

One more TVC that enjoyed a Cult status both on small and big screen, during the 80's and early 90s were of "Vicco" stable. The ayurvedic antiseptic always tried to keep its identity clear with "Vicco Turmeric - Nahi Cosmetic" and had a very long stint on the screens-

Am sorry to say, but I have been trying hard to compile the BBRR list. Unfortunately there are very few that has really caught my attention to be included in the list! Trying hard to come up with it soon !

Bhule Bisre Geet ?

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:35:00 +0000

Am sure there are millions around who are flooded with nostalgia as soon as they hear a familiar jingle of television commercials from their childhood. A familiar scene races them back to a date decades ago, and few must be having goosebumps as well!

Trying to share some of those classics over here:

Am sure some of us will have smile in face and mist in eyes watching this one:

There were so many little snippets, that people from all ages could relate to it! The couple at the departmental store with pregnant wife? The Uncleji not able to stop himself from kicking the ball? The dad embracing the pee-peeing newborn? And the ending sequence of joy of being able to gift a Dairy milk! Awesome! every bit of it !

.. and who can forget this one? Dabur Hajmola makes its entry!

When Dhara made entered the Indian market, the innocent "Jalebi?" and sacrificing "running away from home" for the sake of Jalebi became an synonymous with brand Dhara:

Image of Jayant Kriplani and solution for "Gale me khich khich.."? "Vicks ki Goli" of course; and so comes another iconic advert:

The list can be endless, and I already have a lot collected. I will keep on adding them here. For now, wanted to conclude in a melodious and elegant note - the enigmatic and irrepressible Lisa Ray gliding with Garden Vareli Saris, with a Jingle composed by none other than A. R Rehman!

Enjoy till the next issue:

Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:00:00 +0000

Think n Act...

New N Improved !!

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:47:00 +0000

Yep, here we go again. Its back from a long hiatus. I know a lot of people loved it, and so did I. So gave it a long long thought, searched around to make it look like the way I wanted. Added a bit more spices and voila! the old wine with a new package with added dressings.

This time around too I will have a list that's mine; where I will give points to contending ones on various aspects, such as music, visual, concept and script (will post a separate entry on my methodology). And then there will be one list that's yours. You vote and decide which one shares the top positions. And yes, of course keep reminding me the ones that I missed.

I have also tried putting links to the adverts wherever available so that if you don't recognize the one you can have a look at them too. And added a few more categories as you can see.

So buckle your seat belts and enjoy. Hope to see all of you ol' friends a lot and also quite a few new ones here...

BBRR New, Volume 1 - Year 3

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:23:00 +0000

Here we go. There have been lots and lots of “best”s and rottens till now. I can’t put all of them here together. So listing only the ones which are really active. The list will go through correction with all of your help and am sure to hit the right chord soon.

Bindaas Best

1. HDFC Standard Life – “Ye achchha idea hey”
Very simple idea, simple script, and all but natural expressions. Build around their concept “Sar utha ke jio”, the add takes the cake just because of the kid, with her untarnished expression and eyes that’s talk, asking questions with her eyes. I must congratulate the unit for capturing such an amazingly natural expression. Watch

2. Airtel – “Barriers break when people talk”
It’s been there for quite some time now. Though lots of others have come after this one, good as well as not so good, but since this one is still being aired, I could not help not putting it on the list. And it came to the top. Amazing thought, and made in super style. Just two words – “Hats off”. “Barriers break when people talk”. I am sure everyone has seen and admired this one, with two kids playing football in no mans land. Watch

3. Simply Marry.com – Animated advert
Amazingly all the top three had the same points based on my evaluation. SO I have put this in this order based on my judgment. This one is one of the best animated advert I saw in recent times. But the best part of it is its jingle. Its so damn catchy. I even went to their site and wanted to have it as my ring tone. Unfortunately they are not available for CDMDA. If by any chance who knows how I can or tell them to make them make it available it will be fantafabulous. And the animation and concept, where a kiss from froggy turns the lady into a frog too is also amazing. Watch

4. Cadbury Dairy Milk – “Kenya jeet gaya”
Another great idea from the O&M team. Celebration doesn’t need any reason. And the end about the whereabouts of Kenya – “abhi to idhar tha, gaya hoga kidhar!” is simply superb. No need to say more. Watch

5. Idea Mobile – out of classroom teaching
There has been a series of advert starting with the idea. Its in the similar lines from Lowe where the cell number gave everyone a new identity away from the religion and cast. This one opens up everyone to education without boundaries. All of them are superb, though its might be a bit away from reality, the thought is definitely appreciable. Watch

6. Airtel – “Gift Kaisa laga?”
This one takes the cake for two attributes. The background score – haunting. And Raima, with her simplistic beauty and talking eyes. Looking so good in simple wet hair, and replying with eyes to her husbands query! Those eyes can talk. Watch

7. Malasiya - "Husband to friend in 8 days"
This one is a pretty new advert. Haven’t seen it too many times either; but this one is super. Pretty simple but not only strikes a chord but also connects with the service being promoted. Watch it to enjoy it. Watch

8. Max NY Life – Searching Sanju
Concern for near ones, apprehension and fear of a danger lurking and satisfaction of seeing the person safe. Nice one. And the end with Sanju claiming that his wife scared him – nice punch! Watch

9. Happydent White – Lights in Palace
Happydent builds on their concepts of “Chewing gum for sparkling teeth.” And sparkling teeth replacing lights. This one is taken to a grand stage. Nice build up and culmination. Watch

10. Tata Sky – Amir’s double role
Amir is without doubt the most effective celebrity face on small screen. No one has taken is so seriously and given so much touch of class. This one is a nice and new too. Though we have seen Amir in a number of new looks with coke, this one is different for two in one. Mmmmm, some how I liked the female Amir more than the male! Watch

Really Rottens

I guess the less I speak the better for these one. This one too was tough, as there are so much of garbage now a days, I really feel pity on seeing advertisers money going down River Kosi. So without further adieu, here is the list-

1. Parryware
I simply could not understand the connection, concept or even the need of the ad. The first one with kungfu was bad enough, and when I thought that’s just one aberration, they floods with a slew of similar ones. Parryware must love the sinks and commodes as they watch their money going out from there.

2. Colgate Active Salt
Do people in these agencies and manufacturers really believe that people will grab whatever shit they dish? Treating your teeth with salt and mustard oil in childhood must be an experience we all have shared, but this is a replacement? And an Aaj tak / India TV style TV journo barging in? Dunno if any one liked this one at all.

3. Toshiba
I always appreciated Vidya Baalan as someone who is intelligent and not a bimbo actress. But she bursts that myth. “My choice? This one”. This one? Why? Because it looks good? Because it was the first one you saw? Because it was the one nearest to you? Or does they want to mean that all are just the same piece of junk?

4. Head & Shoulders
He has done a few good ones. Like the one with his sis, for Asian Paints Royale Play. But are even the girls or the most ardent Saif fans were amused to see what’s there in Saifs head? And Karina? I guess the comparison with Karina with Dandruff might be liked by some.

5. Aegon Religare - KILB
As usual the brilliance of Irfan Khan managed to build up the suspence. But alas its not Hutch neither it’s the team from O&M. The team from Contract failed to capitalize the build up and it fizzled into a anti-climax.

6. Acer – Hrittik
Not a single one could make a mark. Hrittik was much better on bikes. Nether the tune nor the visual were appealing.

7. Dabur Honey – Desh Seva
I know AB sells. But am sure he fails to sell on TV. none of his adds has made any mark, apart from the Cadbuy – pappu pass ho gaya. Nor did this one. Its totally retard concept, linking desh seva with honey!

8. DOTS – Viviek Oberoi
One more celebrity and one more sad story. Social advertising is important, but does it always need a celebrity endorsement? No tang in script, no zing in concept. Pretty low in all aspects.

9. Asian Paints – Bangla Abhi Bhi Chamak Ria hey
I could not control my urge to point out there mistake. The previous one with “Chhote bahadur ka chamatkar” was exemplary. And this one is just diametrically opposite. The servant continuously say “Bangla abhi bhi chamak ria hey” with a very typical hindi dialect. But ends with “bngla abhi bhi chamak raha hey” poor editing and direction.

10. Nestle Munch – Munchpur under attack
Is this one for kids? All the other ones previously with Rani were bad but still tolerable. But a daku’s voice turning squeaky as soon as he enters munchpur? Sorry I couldn’t take it.

A host of others are left, as they failed to come to the top list. Some are pretty new like the Delhi half marathon, Tata Tea – “aap so rahe heyn”, Airtel’s – “papa drawing karna hey”, Union Bank of India, and specially Bates India’s one for AIG (papa, my first salary!). But I guess some have to wait, and some need your support. So help me, spread the news, vote and comment in dozens. And we can build a strong community of good ad lovers.

Bindaas Best & Really Rottens, year 1 Volume 4

noreply@blogger.com (Indrajit) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:43:00 +0000

So its time for another round of BBRR – “Bindaas Best & Really Rotten”. I thought with one of the biggest sporting event of the world I will be witnessing a flood of new flicks to feast on. But nopes, I am a bit disappointed. There was not only a drought of new ones, but even the ones that came were pretty disappointing. However will be listing them as they are. And again, these are the ones that I liked or hated, so…

Bindaas Best

1. Adidas – “Impossible is Nothing”

The one and only one that really kicked me. Jose(pronounced ‘Hosae’) +10 – impossible is nothing. Just a twist in the usual tag line, but the visual and concept – made me go ga ga. The laugh with the call of “Beckenbauer”, the young beck jogging in to give a look of disbelief! The argument of the goal or no goal and then icing on the cake the call from mother for Jose and the game ending – “impossible is nothing”. How close it is to the childhood fantasies we had… “Marvelouse”

2. Dettol – Cricket Field, Football recovery

For quite some time now, each Dettol advert has touched me, so did these two. Though the cricket field one is the more aired one, I liked the football recovery from the water tank too. The look of the children after achieving the feat on the cricket field and the victory smile when the ball is rescued, both makes you smile with pride.

3. Limca

Still the winner in the soft drink adverts by an arms length. None of the other ones has put as good impression as this one. So fresh and the tune so chirpy that you feel like humming it. And may be the wet, rainy effect does the trick on me; however I like it and like it very much.

4. Fiat Palio

I think I somehow have missed this one earlier. It cam quite some time back, but being aired again recently. So I thought about making amend to my mistake. It’s the one with the harrowed petrol pump guy midst of no-where trying to sell gas to the Palio drivers, and they asking for everything from direction to the loo, but petrol. Finally one asks for petrol, and says “Do Rupayeka Dena!” – for his lighter. Good one!

I should mention about the recent Ford Fiesta advert - “Train se jayenge - Go Fida”. Abhi has his killer attitude, and the advert is snappy; lots of people complains that there is only Abhi and no product in the advert – yet I liked it.

5. Coca Cola – Amir Khan

Well, though not as much as the Limca one and neither as much as the lot that cam earlier from Amir, this one is one of the better ones. At least from the soft drinks group. So it stays – that’s it!

6. Mrs. Marino

Ooooooh! Ok, once more – oooooooh! I just cant stop; like it or not, I love the manes of the females of my species, and the connections it creates are all close to my heart. So – ooooooooh!

That’s it – no more in the Bindaas group this time. Lemme know if I have missed any!

Really Rotten

1. Pepsi TV

Nice concept – bakwas treatment. The marketing concept might be cool and fetch some mileage for Pepsi, but the creative department must have been on a holiday trip to chaibasa or murambawa (I know chaibasa, don’t ask me where Murambawa is!). Apart from Priyanka’s hair, you only have to subject your self to torture!

2. Tea Board of India

Again a nice concept, but what are these? In some of the flicks, I am sure people would like to be a coffee drinker instead. Tea board should be cautious or they would be doing some free advertisement for the coffee sellers. I like my tea, so am fairly disappointed.

3. Sprite

Yuckie! Again I love Sprite (drink most of all the Soft Drinks) – and don’t care if Sania wears the nose ring because she hasn’t got a wedding ring yet. Again I remember those wonderful sprite ads that made me like it… where are those creative teams?

4. Fastrack – Library

Well I still liked the first one for the uniqueness of the treatment. But this one is “Zzimply Zzilly”. The attempt of guys using the books for air is far far below than the “yess sir”.

5. Indica V2 - Diesel

Did you see this one? The one which starts with the man going for fishing! When this one started I sat up to watch it, expecting something really fab; and then a shattering anticlimax. Just hope that the it disappears as fast as it shows that it moves.

6. Cream Bell

Most of the celebrity adverts fall flat on their face; but a lift from the Kwality Walls advert? I was wondering what happened here? Even the recent overtly suggestive Corneto advert is better than this one.

7. Clinic All Clear – Ice Cool

They may be the hottest pain on the big screen, but they can not create the magic on the small screen for Clinic All Clear. Hair turning into ice? Last time I saw it was in Titanic, when da-Caprio dies and sunk. Oh yes its also a regular scene with Johnny Bravo though – John Abraham hopes to be Johnny Bravo?

8. 7 up

I hope Fido doesn’t commit suicide watching himself with the dumbo babe of bollywood. I fully agree that the curvy bottle of 7 Up is much better than the dumb damsel – but can we have this one off the air ASAP? I feel sad for Fido!

Other mentions –

Very few other mentions this time too. Well I saw the recent Moto Slim advert with Abhi. Again, its too much to have Abhi’s charm on the small screen, but at least they have scored better than the Fiesta advert with Abhi. But, then it still can not compete with the top Bindaas ones.