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Pandey, P. (2015). Pandeymonium. Penguin Books India. https://www.penguin.co.in/book/pandeymonium-2/
Pandey, P. (2022). Open house. Penguin Books India. https://www.penguin.co.in/book/open-house-with-piyush-pandey/
Puneet Jha. (2011, June 1). Baje sargam har taraf se goonj bankar des raag. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqYI0ijhk-8
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Welcome to "Revise and Resubmit," the podcast where ideas evolve and stories resound. This is the episode, "Weekend Classics." Today, we gather in the quiet light of reflection to honor a giant of storytelling—Piyush Pandey. 🎙️✨
Pandey was no ordinary man—born in Jaipur, a cricket-loving boy with a mind sharp enough to top his first year at St. Stephen’s College in history. It was his relentless travel on trains across India to play Ranji Trophy cricket that gifted him a panoramic view of life’s many faces. These journeys filled a treasure chest of human stories and emotions, all of which he carried into his work, forever changing advertising in India with warmth, humor, and authentic resonance.
From the unforgettable Fevicol bus that held together more than just wood, to the musical unity of “Mile Sur Mera Tumhara” and the soul-stirring classical homage of “Desh Raag,” Pandey created more than ads—he crafted culture itself. His genius connected millions, transcending products to become part of India’s collective heart. 🧡📺
On October 24, 2025, at precisely 5:50 a.m., he left us—his sister Ila Arun solemnly confirming the moment. Yet, his stories live on—in jingles, in memories, in the pulse of a nation.
Today's journey is inspired by the brilliant memoir "Pandeymonium: Piyush Pandey on Advertising," published by Penguin Books India in 2015, where Pandey himself reveals the philosophy behind his vibrant life and career.
Curious: What is it about the everyday that transforms into something extraordinary in the hands of a storyteller like Pandey? 🤔
Thank you to Piyush Pandey for his enduring gifts.
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