Gajraj Rao Instagram – Ad film presentation Day:
Reach the studio by 11 am sharp, my associate producer reconfirmed.
The day starts with stress – loads of it.
The sun is working from home, as clouds have taken over.
It’s raining non-stop.
Stress is building up.
Traffic is not moving.
It’s jamming at DN Nagar,
It’s jamming at Juhu Crossing,
It’s jamming at Juhu Chaupati,
It’s jamming near Khar Police Station.
It’s 11 am.
AP calls again, informs me that the senior client arrived at 10:59.
More stress.
My ETA is 6 minutes away.
More rain,
More traffic,
More heartbeats.
Cursing myself for spending 15-20 extra minutes in a gossip session with my wife over the morning cup of tea,
Gossiping about last evening amidst the glittering stars and who’s who of the Mumbai film world at a movie screening.
My wife was briefing me on who was wearing which designer, and the samosas were just right in size and crispiness.
Remembered, I forgot one actress’s name… I do that quite often… don’t remember names.
Stress increased, thinking about that actress… will she unfollow me on Instagram now?
AP calls again, client and agency both waiting for me.
More stress.
Finally reached… it’s 11:07 am.
Inside the presentation room, all faces are okay… happy.
Presentation started,
Heartbeat increased.
A couple of viewings,
Saw smiles in all eyes.
Few more rounds, minor tweaks,
Happiness in every peek.
Selfie time, rain takes a pause,
Back in the car, embrace the cause.
Traffic jam, but now it’s fine,
Stress dissolved, I unwind.
Cheers to rain, cheers to jams,
Cheers to life and all its plans. @ogilvyindia @hul.news @coderedfilms_india #advertising | Posted on 19/Jul/2024 16:48:38
