Godrej Consumer Products ropes in Anushka Sharma as brand ambassador for hair colour brand

MUMBAI: Godrej Consumer Products has roped in Bollywood star Anushka Sharma as the new face of its popular hair colour brand Godrej Expert Rich Crème. The move is in line with the company’s vision to make the brand more contemporary and relevant in consonance with today's lifestyle while infusing a youthful appeal.

Sharma's brand value was estimated at $23.4 million by Duff & Phelps in its latest Celebrity Brand Valuation Rankings.

“We are thrilled to partner with the country’s leading superstar Anushka Sharma to chart our future growth roadmap. She is a global icon, revered for her style and is regarded as one of the best actors of this generation. This strategic association will enable us to penetrate the younger target groups for crème hair colour while enhancing the loyalty of existing users. Thereby, reiterating dominance of Godrej Expert Rich Crème in the category,” said Sunil Kataria CEO - India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products.

Sharma added, “Godrej has been a legacy brand that has pioneered hair colours in India. I am pleased to associate with Godrej Expert Rich Crème. I’m looking forward to building a strategic journey forward and furthering the company’s vision for India.”

As part of the deal, the company will launch a new multi-media campaign with Sharma leveraging television, digital and social media to engage audiences on easy hair colour.