Prahlad Kakkar (Indian Advertising) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Advertising, Filmmaker
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	24/03/1950
Age	76 years
Birthplace	Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Professional Background	Prahlad Kakkar is an accomplished figure in the advertising and filmmaking industry. He made his film debut as an actor in 'David' (2013) playing the role of a Priest. He began his journey in the film industry as an assistant director in 'Ankur' (1974). He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award by the IAAFA in 1999.

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Schools	St. Joseph's Academy, Dehradun Sainik School, Kunjpura, Karnal, Haryana
University	Fergusson College, Pune
Degree	Graduation in Economics (Honors)

Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Scuba Diving Reading Books Travelling

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	21/01/1983

Father	Amirchand Kakkar (Army officer)
Mother	Shashikala Kakkar
Siblings	Sister - Mandakini
Spouse	Mitali Dutt Kakkar
Children	Arnav Varun Anhjin

Advertising Journey	In 1971, Kakkar started his career as an Accounts Executive at ASP in Delhi. He later relocated to the ASP office in Bombay. He began taking on filmmaking roles under Shyam Benegal in 1972, assisting him for over six years on multiple projects. In 1977, he co-founded Genesis Film Production Pvt. Ltd., creating numerous ad films and gaining notable clients. He established two additional production houses, Offspring and Offshoot, co-managed by his wife.
Noteworthy Projects	Kakkar is renowned for his Kamasutra advertisements. He founded a scuba diving school, 'Lacadives,' in 1995 with his wife, promoting marine conservation. His firm has won several accolades, including the Campaign of the Year award for Pepsi commercials.

Advertising Journey

In 1971, Kakkar started his career as an Accounts Executive at ASP in Delhi.
He later relocated to the ASP office in Bombay.
He began taking on filmmaking roles under Shyam Benegal in 1972, assisting him for over six years on multiple projects.
In 1977, he co-founded Genesis Film Production Pvt. Ltd., creating numerous ad films and gaining notable clients.
He established two additional production houses, Offspring and Offshoot, co-managed by his wife.

Noteworthy Projects

Kakkar is renowned for his Kamasutra advertisements.
He founded a scuba diving school, 'Lacadives,' in 1995 with his wife, promoting marine conservation.
His firm has won several accolades, including the Campaign of the Year award for Pepsi commercials.

Favorite Activities	Gourmet cooking Reading Swimming Snorkelling Playing squash Horse riding

Cigar Smoking	He enjoys smoking cigars occasionally.

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/adman.madman/

1. Kakkar’s mother was of mixed Burmese and Maharashtrian descent, while his father was from Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan.
2. He learned horse riding at the young age of three.
3. He was expelled from playschool but continued his education in a boarding school.
4. Kakkar's first crush was a household help, and he was protective of his mother after losing his father at age nine.
5. He changed his name to Robin while studying at Ferguson College.