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  • Inauguration by veteran cartoonist Suraj 'Eskay' Sriram

    Pune University opens India’s first museum of cartoon art

    By Our Staff

     

    Pune University has set up a cartoon art museum which is perhaps the country’s first museum for cartoon art.

     

    Along with paintings by famous Indian cartoonists, there are many cartoons commenting on the socio-political developments in India since the beginning of the East India Company and its aftermath.  The museum was inaugurated at the Savitribai Phule Pune University on Saturday, March 12 by veteran cartoonist Suraj ‘EskayY’ Sriram. Sriram has been the Project Director of the museum.

     

    On the occasion, Savitribai Phule University Vice Chancellor Prof Nitin Karmalkar, Pro-Vice Chancellor  Prof N S  Umrani, Registrar Prof Prafulla Pawar, Head of Media and Communication Studies Department Dr Madhavi Reddy and Dr Vijay Khare, Director of International Centre were present.

     

    Said Prof Karmalkar: “The history of cartoons  for nearly two-and-a-half centuries can be seen through this Cartoon Art Museum.  This is not just an exhibition of cartoons, we are conducting an experiment through which we are thinking about how the students will be educated in the future through courses, research and actual experience.”

     

    Added ‘Eskay’, whose brainchild the project has been: “The university will help in reaching out to more and more art lovers and in the future it will also provide a platform for young artists for research and art exhibitions. Not only cartoons but also many books on cartoons are available in this gallery which will be used by the students for further study.”

     

    Senior faculty and a heritage management specialist Dr Priya Gohad is Curator of the museum.

     

  • With brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana and his brother Aparshakti

    Pune University opens India’s first museum of cartoon art

    By Our Staff

     

    As a part of its ongoing ‘Property Sahi. Aur Ab Services Sabhi’ brand campaign, Magicbricks has launched two new TVCs featuring brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana, reiterating its transformation to an integrated, full-stack platform for all property needs. While the first TVC gave viewers a glimpse of the new range of diverse services offered at Magicbricks, the two new TVCs focus on key pillars of home loan and expert advice services.

     

    Elaborating on the campaign, Devarshy R. Ganguly, Head of Marketing, Magicbricks, said: “The two new TVCs focus on important pillars in the home buying journey- home loans and expert advice & assistance; thus, reinstating our brand purpose that Magicbricks is a one stop solution for all property related needs. Through its succinct messaging, the campaign emphasizes how Magicbricks is committed to addressing customer challenges; thus enabling a hassle-free experience.”

     

    Talking about the campaign, Ankur Suman- Partner & ECD- RK Swamy BBDO, said, “The campaign had to reflect the slice of life situations in a typical Indian family. So, we set the stories in relatable situations, be it with “property experts” in our families or the loveable sibling with annoying quirks. The never seen before casting of Aparshakti Khurrana as Ayushmann’s brother makes the creative all the more credible.”