Tuesday, December 23, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Aishwarya Rai Stresses Importance Of Cord Banking

IANS, 07 Aug, 2015 12:53 PM
    Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who features in the new advertising campaign of LifeCell - IndiaÂ’s first stem cell bank - says the commercial captures moments shared between expectant parents beautifully and will become a part of their journey towards parenthood.
     
    “This is an interesting campaign which positions umbilical cord stem cell banking as one amongst other important things that expectant parents should consider for their child.
     
    “The ad film maker has beautifully captured the moments of the lives of expectant parents who wish to do their best for their baby. Pregnant couples across the country would easily relate to this film as a part of their journey towards parenting," said Aishwarya, who is also brand's ambassador, in a statement. 
     
    The national campaign - Ayushmaan Bhava - aims at creating awareness and increasing uptake for its umbilical cord banking service.
     
    In the video, the actress, who is married to actor Abhishek Bachchan and has a daughter Aaradhya, talks about the importance of preserving the umbilical cord stem cells at birth, which can fight many medical conditions and provide a healthy foundation for the child to live a long and healthy life. 
     
    Conceptualised by the creative team at McCann Mumbai and executed by production agency Electric Dreams, the campaign has been launched after coming out with an affordable umbilical cord stem cell banking service.
     
    V.Ravi Shankar, chief marketing officer of the brand, said: “Ayushmaan Bhava is expected to connect with the larger audience across the country and position the service as a lifetime blessing given at the time of birth”.
     
    The campaign will be rolled out across television, print, and multiplex media, with the television commercial being aired in five languages including Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Bengali, for four weeks. 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    'Hamari Adhuri Kahani' Isn't A Woman-Centric Film: Vidya

    Actress Vidya Balan, who features in a prominent role in the Mohit Suri directorial "Hamari Adhuri Kahani", says it is not a woman-centric film.

    'Hamari Adhuri Kahani' Isn't A Woman-Centric Film: Vidya

    Rain Plays Spoilsport During 'DID Super Moms' Finale Shoot

    Rain Plays Spoilsport During 'DID Super Moms' Finale Shoot
    The monsoon touchdown in Mumbai cheered up residents here, but the showers played spoilsport during the shoot of the grand finale of dance-based reality show "Dance India Dance Super Moms".

    Rain Plays Spoilsport During 'DID Super Moms' Finale Shoot

    Radhika Apte Off To Himalayas For Trekking

    Actress Radhika Apte, who was seen in "Badlapur" with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Varun Dhawan, has taken time off from the shooting of her upcoming British film "Bombairiya" to visit the Himalayas for trekking.

    Radhika Apte Off To Himalayas For Trekking

    No Apprehensions About Bold Scenes: Sharman Joshi

    No Apprehensions About Bold Scenes: Sharman Joshi
    He is aware that "Hate Story 3", the third instalment of the Bollywood erotic thriller franchise film, will have bold scenes but Sharman Joshi isn't apprehensive about it.

    No Apprehensions About Bold Scenes: Sharman Joshi

    Akshay Kumar Takes A Dig At Karan Johar

    Akshay Kumar Takes A Dig At Karan Johar
    "Karan, just because you have worn a velvet coat today doesn't mean you are an actor," the "Baby" star quipped at the trailer launch of "Brothers" here.

    Akshay Kumar Takes A Dig At Karan Johar

    Singer Mika Singh Arrested For Assaulting Doctor, Gets Bail

    Singer Mika Singh Arrested For Assaulting Doctor, Gets Bail
    Punjabi and Hindi singer Mika Singh was arrested on Thursday for allegedly assaulting a doctor here in April and later released on bail, police said.

    Singer Mika Singh Arrested For Assaulting Doctor, Gets Bail