Piyush Pandey, the renowned adman and Padma Shree awardee, passed away at 70, leaving behind a legacy of transforming Indian advertising into emotionally resonant storytelling.
Born in Jaipur, Pandey is survived by his wife, Nita Pandey. He joined Ogilvy India in 1982 and stood as the face of the agency and Indian advertising for over four decades.
Pandey revolutionized the industry by crafting campaigns that spoke to every Indian, rooted in emotion and cultural nuance, in a world previously dominated by English.
Pandey's work gave Indian advertising its distinct voice and soul.
Author's summary: Piyush Pandey, legendary adman, passes away at 70.