Nothing seems to be going in the right direction for jewellery brand Tanishq especially with their Diwali campaign. After their Ekatvam ad on interfaith wedding had to be taken down just last month, their latest ad on celebrating Diwali also has not gone down well with section of the people online. Their new ad features Neena Gupta, Sayani Gupta, Alaya F and Nimrat Kaur four of them discussing how they wish to celebrate this Diwali. But while talking about it, Sayani Gupta has advocated for a crackerless Diwali, which has not been taken well by the audience. Calls to #BoycottTanishq are once again trending on social media. And looks like Tanishq has taken it down already, as the tweet has now been deleted. Tanishq Ad Row: 5 Beautiful Interfaith Ads Which Sailed Through the Pressures of Toxic Social Media Trolls And Didn't Face The Axe Like Tanishq.
The new commercial of Tanishq ad was shared by the official account on Twitter yesterday. The ad shows Sayani Gupta, Alaya F, Neena Gupta and Nimrat Kaur talking about how they will be celebrating Diwali this year, amid the pandemic. While elaborating on what Diwali means to them, Sayani Gupta's statements have come across as 'preachy' to some. She says, "I am hoping to be able to meet my mum after really long. Definitely no firecrackers, I don't think anyone should light any firecrackers." Users have looked at it as a way to teach them how they should be celebrating the festival. While some states have imposed a firecracker ban amidst this COVID-19 situation, this ad has not been looked at too well.
Check Some Tweets on Tanishq's Latest Ad:
Tanishq Fire Your Ad Team
Fire your ad team. They’re holding your hand and leading you to plummet to your death. https://t.co/9zrEdylL4s
— Nupur J Sharma (@UnSubtleDesi) November 8, 2020
Not a Diwali Ad
Dear Tanishq
FIRE your ad firm
This looks like a obituary ad, a funeral one not a diwali ad.
— Maya (@Sharanyashettyy) November 8, 2020
Let People Decide
Just sell your stuff #tanishq. Stop with the Gyan! Let ppl decide whats best for them n let govts regulate the same. Both right n left shall stop forcing their opinions on others. Too mucha nonsense. #TanishqAd
— Prasanna Thiyagarajan (@itisprabal) November 9, 2020
Use Wisdom Wisely
Diwali is a festival of victory of truth, light & spiritual wisdom.#tanishq needs this wisdom urgently.
— Rajnish Sharma 🇮🇳 (@rajnish1Midas) November 9, 2020
Here's The Controversial Ad Clip:
Apparently #Tanishq has not got the message clearly previous time @TanishqJewelry pic.twitter.com/nLIw03aBWW
— Suresh N (@surnell) November 8, 2020
The ad seems to have been taken down as the tweet appears deleted. In case, you want to see the whole ad. Here's another video by user:
"Definitely, No Fire Crackers and I don't think anyone should light any Fire Crackers"
After promoting Love J!h@d,
Now #tanishq Ad advice Hindus how to celebrate Deepawali@TanishqJewelry You are here to do business right??
Then mind your own business 😡😡#TanishqAd pic.twitter.com/fo3zscBPoj
— Sushil Sancheti 🇮🇳 (@SushilSancheti9) November 9, 2020
While some section of the audience think it is not wise to call out to ad makers. They pointed out that it would be the actresses' opinion and should not be taken personally. Others believe that festivals should not be a time for giving out social messages and that people should enjoy how they want to. But whatever the celebration, it is important to celebrate festivals responsibly.
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