Cadbury dairy milk ad campaigns , like no other. Piyush Panday was special. ‘Kuch Khaas’ nahi, bahut khaas.
He was an Indian advertising professional& Chief Creative officer Worldwide (2019) & Executive Chairman India of Ogilvy. He was recipient of LIA Legend award in 2024. Padmashri in 2016.
Born on 5 September 1955 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Died on 23 October 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is survived by his wife Nita Pandey. His sister Ila Arun & brother Prasoon Pandey have made a name for themselves.
Author of two books, ‘Pandeymonium’ 2015 & ‘Open House with Piyush Pandey’ 2022.
He appeared in ‘Madras Cafe’ with John Abraham & Nargis Fakri. As the cabinet secretary he was well received.
At the age of 70, who exits when all is well! ‘Asian Paints or ‘Fevicol’ will never be the same .