Prahlad Kakkar on Aishwarya-Salman Feud, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka, Ad Filmmaking & More | EP-356

Prahlad Kakkar is one of India’s most iconic ad filmmakers. He is the man behind some of the most memorable commercials in Indian advertising history, including “Yehi Hai Right Choice Baby! Aha!” for Pepsi and the “2 Minutes!” Maggi noodles ad. Known for his sharp wit, creativity, and fearless storytelling, he is called the ‘adman’ of India. For over 40 years, Kakkar has changed how brands talk to people through advertisements. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Prahlad Kakkar talks about the golden era of Indian advertising, his collaborations with Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Priyanka Chopra, and the unforgettable Salman–Aishwarya feud that made headlines. He shares insights into how ads became a mirror of Indian society, the craft of storytelling in 30 seconds, and why today’s advertising world lacks the madness and maverick spirit it once had. #AniPodcast #PrahladKakkar #AishwaryaRai #SalmanKhan #ShahRukhKhan #Bollywood Timestamps 00:00 – Coming Up 02:03 – Intro 02:40 – Iconic Ads 03:33 – Prahlad’s Favourite Ad 08:19 – Pepsi Ad Story 11:40 – Aishwarya’s Pepsi Casting 14:57 – Aamir’s Pepsi Casting 17:58 – Maggi Ad Idea 26:17 – Maggi Ketchup Ad Story 35:06 – Understanding Audience Pulse 39:12 – When Actors Misfit Ads 41:14 – Big B as Perfect Fit for Ad 44:23 – Shabana & Smita Era 49:57 – Aishwarya vs Sushmita 53:21 – Aishwarya–Salman Feud 57:37 – Sridevi & Hema Era 1:01:33 – Ad Films vs Feature Films 1:02:45 – Deepika–Priyanka 'Clash' 1:04:50 – Quick Reactions on Stars Join ANI's YouTube membership to get access to perks:    / @aninewsindia   Subscribe now and press the bell icon 🔔 to get new video updates: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi -------------------------------------- ANI is South Asia's leading Multimedia News Agency providing content for every information platform, including TV, Internet, broadband, newspapers, and mobiles. Subscribe now! Enjoy and stay connected with us!! ☛ Subscribe to ANI News YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2UV4ygi ☛ Visit our Official website: https://www.aninews.in/ ☛ Follow ANI:   / ani   ☛ Like us:   / aninews.in   ☛ Email to: [email protected], [email protected] ☛ Copyrights © All Rights Reserved ANI Media Pvt Ltd.