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Multifaceted Personality!
What can I say about Bipin Pandit? . . . This immensely talented person who has kept the flag of Ad Club Mumbai flying high for so many years . . . Well, let me… start off by saying that I feel extremely privileged to have known Bipin. TOI and Ad Club’s association goes back a long way and having known and worked with Bipin for so many years has been a truly wonderful experience. Having been President of the Ad Club, Mumbai, for 4 years, I have had the fortune of working really closely with him on a host of initiatives and forging an extremely strong camaraderie both as a colleague and a friend. His thorough professionalism in conducting the proceedings of the Ad Club over the years has been extremely inspiring and enlightening. More so, what’s remarkable is the way he has conducted himself, never having any professional airs, shouldering his responsibilities with absolute commitment and devotion and always being a joy to have around in social circles. And to think that this is just one aspect of his multi-faceted personality! Bipin’s interest across music, sports (Cricket especially), performing arts, literary arts and so many other subjects is not only admirable but infectious. His friendly, easy going personality coupled with a quick wit always leaves a lasting impression on the people he meets. Be it his impeccable mimicry skills, his compering, his singing or his feverish support for cricket, Bipin’s zest for life is truly commendable. But above all this, Bipin’s greatest and most endearing quality is his humility and his humane nature . . . his desire to learn more, know more and make more and more friends with the enthusiasm of a teenager is what makes him stand out as an exceptional human being! It has indeed been a pleasure and honor knowing Bipin. Keep going! Here’s wishing you the very best for the future! Read more “Multifaceted Personality!”
Dr.Bhaskar Das
President, Bennett & Coleman company and past President Adclub Bombay.
Milind Joshi, USA
Going through this web site was an amazing experience – This is quite comprehensive and gives a great flavor of your multi dimensional personality. You make us proud my friend.
Milind Joshi
USA
Ajay Chandwani, Percept H
To say that Bipin Pandit is multi-faceted and talented is to state the obvious. If you have tasted his passion for voice modulation, cricket, advertising and singing then consider yourself blessed. After a point of… time you will find it hard to fathom what really is his love because of his ability to keep you enthralled. Whether it is his narration of Amol Palekar trying to enter a Marathi ad in the language category in Cannes or his depiction of Neelu Phule and Dada Kondke in an unforgettable cameo, Bipin will have your sides splitting in hysteria. He will appreciate a Gundappa Vishwanath square cut with the same gusto as Sachin fending a rising McGrath delivery or Waqar delivering a toe crusher. His knowledge and unbridled love for the game is infectious to say the least. Advertising and Ad Club Bombay is incomplete without Bipin. He has left his mark on many an event of the Ad Club with his meticulous planning and flawless execution. This reflects in his management of sponsorship and audiences and behind the scene supervision of details like rehearsing the entertainment acts or planning a menu that will blow you away. He loves and cares for his colleagues in the secretariat.
Having myself been involved with the judging of Abbies for the last 7 years, I have worked closely with Bipin. I have seen him dig deep in his reservoir of talent to cope with the egos and complexities of this high pressure event. Singing is probably his best keep secret..those of us who have had the privilege of listening to him have bookmarked the day as a memorable event in our lives. Bipin does a Rafi and Kishore with the aplomb of an archiver who will jog your memory to remember Dev Anand in Hum Dono or Guide and Sanjeev Kumar doing a Dil Dhoondta Hai.. Bipin is a foodie at heart. At Goa fest you will find Bipin is not impressed by the drenched babes of the rain dance. He would rather enjoy the prawns of Martins or the sukem at Mandovi. And these days Bipin is immersed in the peaty side of life in the islay single malts like Lagavulin and Cao??la. ALL IN ALL, BIPIN EPITOMIZES JOY DE VIVRE! Read more “Ajay Chandwani, Percept H”
Ajay Chandwani
Cheif Executive Officer, Percept H
Nagesh G Alai Draftfcb
Sadiyon pehale ek bade
lekhak aur kavi ne kaha tha,
Sara duniya ek rangmanch, hum sab us mein kalakar
Anek roop dharan har ek vyaqti, saat bhagon mein,
Nibhaya khub Bipin… ne bahut hi badiya
Us kavi ke shabdon ko
Ek vyaqti nahin, Pandit ka to roop anek Vignyapan ke duniya mein mashoor,
Jaana jaata hain ek afsar Ad Club Bombay ka, Pasandgin uski bahut hi aur kahin,
Kabhi ek mimic behatar,
Toh kabhi gaayak surila
Kabhi shayar bemisaal,
Toh kabhi kalakar
Aur kya kaya kahen hum,
shabdon ki kami Pyala pasand, zaam ka aashiq
Par hain saccha ishqiya surile geeton ka
Jo nazar aata hain uske mehfilon mein
Jab sangeet ka mazaa milta hain hamein
Ho jaate hain saare nashili Aage kya hoga patan nahin,
Par vishwas hain ki hoga aur kaamiyab Bipin,
Rahega ek achha insaan, naa sirf ek pehchaan
Badhayiaan use hamare taraf
Unnati ho anginat zindagi mein use
Khushiyaan mile use apar apne ardhangini aur puttar ke saath
Ek kalaakar duniya ke rangmanch mein woh toh Pandit jaise?? Best wishes for the new year ??may it bring you and your
family lots of cheer and wellbeing. Warm regards,
Nagesh. Nagesh G Alai
Chief Financial Officer
Asia Pacific & Africa, Draftfcb
Nirmal, Nariman Point,
Mumbai 400 021
[email protected]
www.draftfcb.com Read more “Nagesh G Alai Draftfcb”
Nagesh G Alai
Chief Financial Officer, Draftfcb
Ambi Parameswaran, Draftfcb + Ulka
I met Bipin over ten years ago when I started getting involved with the Ad Club Bombay. From then to now, one has seen the many dimensions of the man and the way he has… grown. I remember the chaos that faced us when delegate requests were pouring in for the Ad Asia Jaipur, or the year Ad Club had a line up of over 25 big and small events or when we had a big gap in the sponsorship kitty. Bipin handled these and many other situations with a great deal of patience and enterprise. Presidents of the Club have changed many times over the last decade and Bipin has had to adjust to the differing styles and temperament. Not only did he manage to adjust to the varying styles, and let me assure you that there were many, he also managed to learn from each of them. And that is one thing that I have noticed with Bipin: his immense capacity for absorbing new concepts and ideas. Not only has he learnt a lot about the advertising business, it is admirable that he has been able to leverage his knowledge through an interesting website. His enthusiasm and talent for stage shows have found growing expression; his last show saw a packed Welingkar auditorium. And some of us even saw Bipin waving from the stands during an important cricket match in Australia [he had carried a nicely worded banner from India, just for that occasion]. I wish Bipin all the very best: keep learning, keep growing, keep spreading good cheer and keep making more and more friends! Read more “Ambi Parameswaran, Draftfcb + Ulka”
Ambi Parameswaran
Draftfcb + Ulka, Nirmal, Nariman Point, Mumbai
R. C. Sheopuri, Ad Club Bombay
In its fifty four years of history, The Advertising Club of Bombay has gone a radical change. From its first President Taleyarkhan to
P.L.Tandon, Leyden and Fielden, Parmeshwar, Roger Pereira, Sam Balsara till the… present President,the club has achieved highest laurels in Advertising, Marketing, Media and the honor of being largest and most effective ad club in the world. Nonetheless, the role of Managers of the club in managing the affairs of the club has equally been important. From Mala Malkhani to P.N.Wali’s unforgetable contribution behind the scene is remarkable. I was President of the Club for the years 1994-96. Few years after my tenure, Bipin as I fondly address him joined the club. Though not having the opportunity to work with him, I found him to be very effectionate, human being. Normally, the past Presidents are forgotten, but in Bipin i found that he maintained the same regard and respect for me as i used to get during my tenure from the management. He has special place in my heart. As a professional, i watch his personnel involvement in almost every activity of the club, be it Annual Awards Functions, Ad Asia Conferences, or day to day affairs of the club. I thus rate him as the best Manager the club ever had. This is my honest observaion. As a human, Bipin excels in every respect. His respect to elders, and the past contributers to the club is appreciable. I understand that he is a good humourist as well, and take interst in cultural programmes. I wish him success and long happy life. Read more “R. C. Sheopuri, Ad Club Bombay”
R. C. Sheopuri
President (1994-96), Ad Club Bombay
Pearl Uppal, Yahoo! India
Though my association with Bipin has always been largely professional, his friendly nature makes his personal side impossible to miss. He is able to win over people not only through dedication and commitment to what… he does, but also through his natural comfort in reaching out to people. I think it?? this combination that makes him the achiever he is. Read more “Pearl Uppal, Yahoo! India”
Pearl Uppal
Director – Ad Sales, Yahoo! India
Ever Smiling Face
I know Bipin well for not too long. But I know Bipin well, much more than I know many people I know for decades. That is Bipin Pandit, the ever smiling face of Bombay Ad… Club. Under the colourful personality he wears, lies a very simple soul – a man with simple questions about life that can surprise you sometimes. Everybody knows he is a fine mimicry artist and a singer but what stands out is his passion about his craft. Actually he is a very passionate man about many fine things in life. But more importantly, he is a fine friend…. a friend who you can trust. You know he will stand by you in thick and thin. Here’s wishing Bipin all the success in whatever he does. Read more “Ever Smiling Face”
Mitrajit
Shashi Sinha, Lodestar India
Bipin is one of the most multifaceted people I have met. Not only does he do a wonderful job of ensuring the Ad Club of Bombay runs very well and grows in strength year to… year but also takes time out to do a plethora of cultural activities which he not only enjoys but excels at. In my opinion the Ad Club is perhaps the most active body in India and has been a consistent performer over the years and this has been possible because of Bipin?? immense dedication and hard work- with Bipin around you are sure that things will happen such is the reliability and dependability factor.- He is really fond of what he does Above all Bipin is a nice human being- wishing him all the best. Read more “Shashi Sinha, Lodestar India”
Shashi Sinha
Lodestar India
S V Subramaniam, R. Devarajan & Co.
I have known Bipin Pandit for the last 15 years. I met him first time in the year 1994 at the The Advertising Club, Bombay where I have been associated as an Auditor. Bipin had… joined The Ad Club as General Manager. Though our relationship then was very formal, as ??uditor-Client?? but over a period of time it turned very informal and personal. All through the years of my inter action with him, I have found Bipin to be very hard working and committed to his responsibilities, whether in official capacity or in personal relationships. I found him to be a great motivator who could carry people with him to achieve all goals and everybody associated with him also reciprocated to his demands without any inhibitions. His knowledge of the industry he is associated with and also in general is very vast and wide, which he is a great asset to him in fulfilling his multifarious roles. He is also open to continuous learning from experts, which only adds to his already vast and all round knowledge base.
I wish him all the very best in all his future endeavours and assure him of my continuous support at all times. Read more “S V Subramaniam, R. Devarajan & Co.”
S V Subramaniam
Partner, R. Devarajan & Co.
Smita Khot, Ad Club
Bipin sir is a very dynamic and focused person and that is one of the reasons for his tremendous growth in the constantly evolving advertising industry.
He has always been a torchbearer; showing the… path to others and being a guiding light. His thoughts, vision and achievements has been a great source of inspiration for me and several other professionals. I learnt :
– to work independently,
– to execute new things, from him.
He has his own style and in his own way he had tried to reach out to the financial community whenever possible.
He has shown great leadership qualities which has helped the Club overcome all odds. He takes time out for his family despite a hectic schedule and takes pride in the achievements of his son. Read more “Smita Khot, Ad Club”
Smita Khot (Kavita)
Ad Club Staffer
Ramesh Iyengar
I have known Bipin Pandit since around 5 years and know him as a multi faceted personality. He runs the Ad Club Mumbai, of which he’s the General Manager, with a lot of vigour and… enthusiasm. He is a humorist. He is a compere. He is a musician. He is also a good husband and a father. Among many of Bipin?? strength is his ability to stay focused on the task. It is no mean achievement to commander the activities of the Ad Club, given the sheer volume of activities and the diversity: from Abbies Awards to Quiz shows to Education programs to other matters like membership activities, the Club Secreteriat and so on. What is particularly note worthy is that it?? a challenge to handle the demands of thousands of members ??all of them from an industry that has prima donnas with massive ego?? and fickle tempers to boot!
Well, he has been exemplary in his handling KUDOS! Read more “Ramesh Iyengar”
Ramesh Iyengar
Sharad Gupta, Xerox India
Well, people say that its very difficult to judge a person, or make any opinion for somebody, in a couple of meetings…you really need to spend some substantial time with the person…
I am… so happy to prove it wrong in Mr.Bipin Pandit’e case…Two meetings, first one, about one hour and half & second one at an event were enough for me to pass on my impression for ths ad man.
Thorough professionalism, sharp instincts, conviction to the core, worthy talents and sense of humour are few of the accessories of this package named, Bipin.
Once you are caught in his charisma, its impossible for you to ignore him as there is a rub off effect of positivity after meeting him.
I wish him all the very best for his life and future endeavors.
Chak De Bipin. Read more “Sharad Gupta, Xerox India”
Sharad Gupta
Xerox India
Brian Tellis, Fountainhead Promotions & Events Pvt. Ltd.
What you hear and see is what you get?? The old adage rings true with Bipin. Having worked with him professionally and known him personally for many years, Bipin is the epitome of professionalism. Clarity… in thought, dependency in delivery, and value in relationship is what comes naturally to him. He enjoys the highest regard and respect from all of us at Fountainhead. Read more “Brian Tellis, Fountainhead Promotions & Events Pvt. Ltd.”
Brian Tellis
Chairman, Fountainhead Promotions & Events Pvt. Ltd.
Sunil D’souza, Fountainhead Promotions & Events Pvt. Ltd.
I remember the first time I met Bipin when he was Manager, Ad Club of Bombay. I was an executive at the event management firm I still work with. I took an instant liking to… him. He struck me as an honest, ??hat you see is what you get??individual – a team player, concerned with getting the job done rather than playing a client-agency relationship game. As time passed by, we were bonded by our common love for the game of cricket (at times discussions about Sachin?? centuries even took over our work agenda) and the passion for our work. What amazes me about Bipin is zest & energy to constantly evolve and explore. Today, as the Gen. Mgr. of the Advertising Club of Bombay, he?? on top of his game??hether it is organizing the most prestigious awards ceremony for the Advertising Fraternity of the country or exploring his multi-talents or making history while stating his opinion on cricket for the world to see. Lastly, I?? proud to say, that above all things, Bipin is first a friend and then a client. He?? older than me… but I hope to be as young as him when I?? his age??€? Cheers Bipin… lots of luck and good health! Read more “Sunil D’souza, Fountainhead Promotions & Events Pvt. Ltd.”
Sunil D’souza
Gen. Mgr.-Operations, Fountainhead Promotions & Events Pvt. Ltd.
Apurva Purohit, CEO Radiocity
I have known Bipin Pandit for the last 8 years in both a professional and personal capacity. What can you say about him that can be adequately captured in a few words ? I think… he is a multi faceted individual with a fabulous mix of creativity and managerial skills . He is equally at ease organizing and conducting a complex conference involving thousands of delegates as he is at hosting a musical gathering with some two liners of his own creation interspersing the show. His joie de vivre and enthusiasm of living wholly in the present are infectious and at the same time he is the ideal man to have beside you if any large collaborative and organizational initiative is required! Read more “Apurva Purohit, CEO Radiocity”
Apurva Purohit
CEO Radiocity
Umesh Shrikhande, Contract Advertising
I have known Bipin Pandit for almost a decade now. I have seen him at work in various roles – As the Secretary and ‘Chief Doer’ of the Ad Club of Bombay. – As the… key organiser of the Ad Asia in Jaipur, which was a humungous event. – As a compere and performer at entertainment/music shows. Over a period of time, I have see him as an organiser, manager, enthusiastic project leader and more. As a member of the mancom of the Ad club of Bombay, I saw him work at close quarters. I was impressed by his meticulousness, punctuality, managerial ability, enthusiasm, energy and a tremendous ‘can-do’ spirit. If the mancom achieved its goals for that term, the lion’s share of the credit ought to go to Bipin for the seamless, effective and result-oriented way, in which he ran the secretariat. Bipin is also a humane, sensitive and considerate person, ever concerned with the welfare of his team as well. Quick to give credit where it is due, he has the bigness to appreciate the work of others too. A multi-faceted person, who I am sure will keep doing well in all his endeavours and projects in the days and years to come. I wish the very best to him for great times ahead. Read more “Umesh Shrikhande, Contract Advertising”
Umesh Shrikhande
Executive Vice President, Contract Advertising
Sonal Menon, Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd
To the man, I respect the most… I have known Bipin for over 8 years now. Had worked with him on couple of Ad Club projects, the most memorable being “Ad Asia ‘03” in Jaipur.… Bipin – A man par excellence! If I have to describe him in few words – Bountiful energy, Intellectual, Pinging always, Immensely emotional with a Never say no attitude. Bipin is ever willing to help friends and colleagues by offering effective and simple solutions. He fills life with laughter and love, and spreads happiness and joy around. His enthusiasm is –O’ so infectious! Few know that he is a multi faceted personality. Apart from being a thorough advertising professional, he finds time for things he loves, like organizing musical evenings and mimicry. I remember an interview of him on Radio where he was asked to mimic, and the best was that of Nana Patekar. I couldn’t believe that it’s the same Bipin who I know as the head of Ad Club. A man full of talent and creativity. I can’t imagine a day in the life of Ad Club without Bipin Pandit. Every time I meet him the warmth, the never fading smile and a glint in his eyes have been constant. I take this opportunity to wish Bipin, immense happiness and success in all he does!! I truly value the friendship which has added another dimension to my personality. Bipin you rock! Read more “Sonal Menon, Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd”
Sonal Menon
Head – Activation & Alternate Revenue, Mumbai & Gujarat, Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd
Jignesh Maniar, ONADS COMMUNICATIONS PVT. LTD.
I have known Bipin for more than 8 years now, and there’s one thing that I can tell you for sure. Bipin has the ability to set new benchmarks in event management every time. He… will always have new and delightful surprises in store. At the same time his events flow is flawless. His attention to details is meticulous even when the mounting of the event is grand. He is a fantastic person to work with professionally and a fabulous person to know personally. Read more “Jignesh Maniar, ONADS COMMUNICATIONS PVT. LTD.”
Jignesh Maniar
Creative CEO, ONADS COMMUNICATIONS PVT. LTD.
L V Krishnan, TAM Media Research Pvt Ltd.
Although I have known Bipin for a long time, only the last few years did I get to see a truly multi-faceted Bipin. He is an extremely friendly person, easy to mix and ready to… discuss any subject that you throw at him. For all the pressures one expects him to shoulder while functioning as the Ad Club manager, he makes it look like a child’s game. The humour he brings along in the role he performs for the industry definitely cheers everyone up even during the most dismal times. His presence in every event of the Ad Club is a reassurance to the fact that the event will not only go smoothly but also will be enjoyable. When I reflect back on each of the industry events gone by, I wonder, what life would have been without a person by name of Bipin Pandit! My salute to dearest Bipin & best wishes, that will always be with him forever. Read more “L V Krishnan, TAM Media Research Pvt Ltd.”
L V Krishnan
TAM Media Research Pvt Ltd.
Kishor
For me BIPIN is an excellent example of How on can pursue his or her on Career options going beyond the traditional jobs by showing commitment , focus & strive for perfection in what ever… one takes on. Going beyond call of duty, stretching time limits & to achieve Name & Fame in such a short span is Bipin for us. For all good friends of BIPIN he also stands as person with: B ig I ntake P assion IN any cuisine Or the way he has been entertaining on different forums / stages he can also be called as Bollywood’s Intense Performing Imitation Nostalgia leaves his audience completely spellbound. I am sure with his ability to network with different people irrespective of Country , Community or Background he will continue to walk on his own path with great success & also in STYLE Read more “Kishor”
Kishor
Nitin
Bipin Pandit we know him for the meticulous and flawless organising skills he does possess.He has proven that he can not only handle cutural programmes excellently , but also corporate meetings and conferences.The kind of… response received at all the events which we have witnessed was commendable, and very interactive and interesting.We appreciate the work and efforts put in by him.And every details are taken care of are very impressive. The success of all the shows can be attributed to his endeavour and management tactics, and more interestingly because of his witty nature. Read more “Nitin”
Nitin
Venu Menon, Castrol India Ltd.
I have known Bipin for the last 15 years . I have found him to be very honest & fun loving person. He is person with immense talent. It is God’s gift to him which… I am sure he is using it to the fullest extend. I wish him all the very best in what ever work he does. Read more “Venu Menon, Castrol India Ltd.”
Venu Menon
Sr. Exe. Shared Services, Castrol India Ltd.
Kuki
I met Bipin about 5 years ago and since then my friendship with him has always grown.In this 5 years i have observed a few things about him which i would like to share.He is… a person with abundance of knowledge, talent and humor.He loves his job at the AD. club and i should say he is the right man in the right job. He loves Cricket and has good knowledge of the game. He has a liking for good music and his fondness for Urdu is known to all. I have seen that he is at his very best when he is organizing events for AD. Club. He is a very good orator. He is very jovial and his one liners and jokes are awaited to be heard by one and all. Pran, Ajit, Sadashiv Amrapurkar,Nana Pathekar are a few actors whom he imitates very well.He is very particular and punctual .He is loved by all his family, friends, people at work and his friends from the advertising field. My views about Bipin might sound biased to a few but it is because my love for him overshadows his every shortcomings if any. He is very successful in his profession and i wish he achieves all that he has wished for. He is a true LEO. Read more “Kuki”
Kuki
Nandkishor Desai, Kamala Mills
I know Bipin Pandit for over two years and I am extremely impressed by his all-round persona and his zeal for life. His knowledge about hindi songs, cricket and his mastery over urdu shayari are… all awe inspiring. He is a great company for any occasion, any party. He has an excellent taste in whatever he does and his creative instincts befit the tag of an ad guru having been associated with ad club for a number of years. Read more “Nandkishor Desai, Kamala Mills”
Nandkishor Desai
Executive Vice President, FIG, Kamala Mills
Prof Samir N Karkhanis, Welingkar Institute of Management
Is Jindagi may kitne pal hai ( that’s not imp) but har pal may kitne Jindigi hai , that’s wat describes bipin best. You are full of energy and enthusiasm,always open to my new proposals… & ideas and you have always been a very strong motivating and encouraging factor to me. Really I have never felt that you are so elder to me in age becos you know how to relate to people & emotions. I am sure that our passion for the three ” W” ( also add food to it) will always keep us friends for life. Read more “Prof Samir N Karkhanis, Welingkar Institute of Management”
Prof Samir N Karkhanis
Head:Alumni Network, Welingkar Institute of Management
Pravin Churi
Bipin Pandit — the name itself brings about a smile on the faces of all those who have known him for years and I am one of the lucky ones ! My association with Bipin… started three decades back in the year 1977 when we were classmates at the IES EnglishSchool, Hindu Colony. Our relationship didn’t take much time to develop and it was the great game of cricket which was the bonding factor. Bipin was and is still a fanatic of the great G R Vishwanath and I was and am still a die-hard fan of the Little Master Sunil Gavaskar. We would sit on the neighbouring benches and would often get hauled up by our class teachers for “talking” when the class was on and it was always the discussion about how these two heroes performed in the test match which was in progress at that point of time. The debate even continues today during our “sessions” and cricket still remains our common passion! Whatever Bipin does, he does with great passion and this has helped him achieve whatever he has achieved in the field of entertainment. He has taken all the efforts to learn Urdu – the “ultimate” language according to him which he uses so fluenty while anchoring entertainment shows. Mimicry, which was just a hobby for him once upon a time is now part of his profession and he always keeps innovating through intense observation and practice. Sometimes it’s difficult to understand how he manages his job , his profession and his passion to keep in touch with friends who matter to him. Bipin has always been a very expressive person a trait which he has probably inherited from his father who was such a fun loving person and so full of life ! In fact I am always excited to attend any of the functions organised by the “Pandits” because you are always guaranteed of one thing – Fun – Unlimited ! Our friendship has brought our families together which has further bonded our relationship. I on behalf of entire Churi family wish him all the success , good luck, good health in the years to come and may he achieve all that he has dreamt of Bipin, Keep smiling and keep others smiling too , today, tomorrow and always because it’s one thing which keeps us going and I am afraid it doesn’t disappear from our lives one day! Read more “Pravin Churi”
Pravin Churi
Anil Joshi, AMD Far East India Ltd
I know Bipin for Number of Years now. If I mistake not we met during our College days. Since then I am meeting him on & off but the best part of our friendship is… whenever we meet we just take it forward seamlessly from whatever we discussed during our last meeting. Our wavelength matches so well that we never have problems to discuss any topic under the sky from Cricket,politices,Finance etc to something I can’t mention over here(please guess it). When I think about Bipin first thing comes to my mind is the way he enjoys his life to the fullest extend that includes overseas tours, the way he conducts personal parties & the way he organize personal events like musical evenings or official events like advertising clubs functions etc. He gets involved into it with full dedication, hard work, and innovative ideas with lot of passion. I have not seen so many qualities in any one person like him. Bipin has one of the most outstanding knowledge of Cricket & I can easily say that although he has not played the game at all he can discuss the finer points of the game with any world class cricketer & even can outclass them in debate. His predictions that Rahul Dravid & Yuvrajsingh’s would shape into world class cricketers when they were just making their mark in International Cricket. I am very happy to know that Bipin is launching his web site. This would be full of information & worth visiting frequently. Read more “Anil Joshi, AMD Far East India Ltd”
Anil Joshi
Manager-Buisness Developement, AMD Far East India Ltd
Atul Gore, LUPIN LIMITED
Bipin has very good sense of humor and talent to present and mimic. Its almost 30 years that we are closely associated with each other. He is a excellent person with helpful nature. Bipin has… tremendous liking about cricket & is very passionate about the same. He has good knowledge of the game and is a good critic with in-depth analysis. He has gone places to watch the game with eye catching banners. I wish everyone should have a good friend like him & wish him all the success for future. Read more “Atul Gore, LUPIN LIMITED”
Atul Gore
LUPIN LIMITED
Ajay Bhatt
Whenever any friend asks about himself i tell him have you seen the movie Shakti? The famous scene where big boss looks at the emperor of acting and they just share the grief (at Rakhee’s… death) thru eyes. This is what the scene is the friends need not send emails/cards of friendship celebrate friendship day etc. friends cannot be evaluated, judged or acknowledged. I know for sure all my friends esp. G17 are precious and i shall be there whenever they call me and am sure they will also be there accordingly. Friends are to be had and cherished without describing. However since there is a definite purpose am making some attempt to describe you. My remarks about you. Bipin Pandit is a: Boisterous, outgoing, genuine person but also pompous. Bipin has a good taste (that he has friends like ne/us proves). Bipin has a penchant for food, sports and good music.Bipin can make one laugh and cry too. Bipin is like yaaron ka yaar and a positive person. Bipin is like “Party ki jaan aur party ki shaan”. Read more “Ajay Bhatt”
Ajay Bhatt
Bhushan Limaye
I am fortunate enough to know Bipin for more than 25 years , I have enjoyed a lot of joyous moments with him, I have witnessed his love affair right from the age of 15… and he was loyal to his first love. His loyalty and passion for cricket is also worth mentioning. I consider his knowledge and insight about the game of cricket to be of a high class which i feel some test cricket players also do not possess. I would compare his educational career with that of Sunil Gavaskar in relation to the hard work he put in. His current career in the ad world and mimicry could be compared with Gundappa Vishwanath in relation to the pleasure given to the spectators One quality which stands out is Bipin’s plans and vision for future is very Big , this is not found among the background from which he comes (middle class marathi) I wish him the very best as regards his career and specially health. Read more “Bhushan Limaye”
Bhushan Limaye
Gokul Krishnamurthy
Do I know the man? That’s the first question that came to mind, when the subject of this piece called to ask for my thoughts on ‘Bipin Pandit’, in the form of a written article.… All I knew was that he’s handled many a prestigious event for the Ad Club, Bombay. I knew that he has a keen interest in music. I knew for sure that he is a pleasure to interact with. And I knew that he’s a delightful comrade who helps get things done, as long as you’re reasonable. But was all that evidence enough to write on the person? No, I thought. The more I thought about it, I started wondering, ‘Why not?’ On second thoughts, I realised that there are some people with whom a comfort equation is formed over time, if not in the first interaction. For me, Bipinji, as I have come to call him, has evolved to become a comfort zone. This evolution and his warmth have had nothing to do with the fact that I was from the media fraternity. I realised this soon. And this understanding was underlined when I ceased to be the editor of an advertising and media magazine – one that diligently reported and partnered most events of the Ad Club, Bombay. There are some instances which are top of mind, from among my many interactions with Bipinji. I remember the passionate calls he would make diligently, to urge me to do what I thought was ‘fair and right’ in our coverage of events. I also remember a call from him post our coverage of an event, where our reporter had written one (arguably) unfavourable line in an article of a few pages. His only plea was: ‘You could have asked for our point of view too, on the issue.’ He couldn’t have been fairer; he couldn’t have been more passionate about The Ad Club, Bombay; he couldn’t have been more professional in the way he brought up the issue. These are the things which make people like Bipinji endearing. I continue to enjoy my conversations with him. And I continue to admire the way he culls out points of view on key developments, and key stories, from those conversations, and brings in his own perspectives. At a time when (even) some Public Relations professionals continuously remind you that your position, and the media house you belong to, will determine how (and how frequently) they interact with you, Bipinji has been a revelation. Never mind those who make fun of him for things other than his stage humour – they are either pseudo-sophisticates who mock at his simplicity, or they simply don’t know him. I do, and I am grateful that I do. Simplicity, and warmth, make Bipin Pandit what he is. Read more “Gokul Krishnamurthy”
Gokul Krishnamurthy
N.Parthasarathy, The Hindu Group of Publications
I know Bipin for a his abilities in organising and lively engagement of his audience. He is a great mimicry artist by himself and a creative writer too. He combines the best of Passion ,… Perseverance and personal touch in all his endeavours. As a General Manager of Adclub , Bombay he has brought the secretarial function to the core line function by these qualities. Above all, he is an excellent human being to deal with… Best wishes,Bipin. Read more “N.Parthasarathy, The Hindu Group of Publications”
N.Parthasarathy
Regional General Manager, The Hindu Group of Publications
Gaju
If my memory is correct this must be my silver jubilee year knowing Mr Bipin. It was our weekend outing to Lonavala with Bipin during monsoon which I still can’t forget. In fact I feel… this is the greatest strength of Bipin that once you are in contact with Bipin, you won’t forget him and always cherish the time that has been spent with him. In fact I will go a step further and say that those who meet Bipin would look forward to meeting him again. Bipin likes to meet new people daily and make new friends. I think this is his hobby. However does not lose track of old ones. As a result he is into a very big circle of his friends who I believe have different kinds of interest and careers. Whatever I know of Bipin, I found that Cricket, Hindi Films and Music are his passion. He can talk hours together on cricketing greats like Sunny , Vishy and Sachin. On the same line he can spend hours on describing how Amitabh Bachhan is real king over King Khan. Bipin is a versatile orator and communicator. He is also a good mimic and has been comparing stage shows. I have seen many of his shows and part of spectators who use to demand once more for his most favorite mimic of Nilu Phule and Ajit, who are great villains of Marathi and Hindi cinema. Also with a filled glass in his hand Shayari and Jokes flows very fluently. Besides his strong personal attributes Bipin is extremely methodical at planning and organizing. One can gauge that by looking at his career which has started from Baroda Rayan, Castrol to the top slot of Advt Club of India and also his association with Welingkar’s as faculty for Event Management I am extremely happy to learn that Bipin is now launching his personal website which undoubtedly will be a grand success. I take this opportunity to wish Bipin lot of growth in his career with strong health and wealth. Also I would like to extend our best wishes to his lovely wife Nanda. Good Luck & God Bless… Read more “Gaju”
Gaju
Anurag Batra, exchange4media Group
Imagine what would happen to Bombay Ad Club without the personality of Bipin Pandit! Over the last couple of years , he had been the key person of one of the busiest advertising clubs of… the world, called the Advertising Club of Bombay and had passionately contributed to the growth of this institution. His biggest asset is his unalloyed love for work and the enjoyment he gets by meeting and interacting with people. Pandit’s first job was with the Baroda Rayon Corporation Limited and thereafter he joined Castrol India in the Information Technology department. When I call him a multi-faceted person, I genuinely believe so. Giving voice- overs, singing songs, playing cricket, watching films and partying with friends are part of his personality. He is a compere and mimicry artist, who has done around 1,000 shows in Mumbai, the interiors of Maharashtra and other major metros. Pandit had performed with people like Abhijeet, Mohammed Aziz, Gunjan, Zankar, Babla and the Beatles. Above all, I am told, he is a fitness freak, who loves walking and swimming. He looks much younger than his years and he even has a grown- up son who is pursuing his hotel management course. A dynamo of energy, Pandit’s administrative and organizational capabilities can be gauged by his able mobilization of Indian delegation for Pattaya in 1999 or 40- member delegations to Tapei in 2002 for Ad Asia Congress. Again, in 2003, he had been entrusted with the responsibility of secretariat for the biggest advertising event in Asia, Ad Asia 2003. I have had the privilege of meeting the highly versatile person, a legend of the Indian ad world on several occasions. I came across him at the Ad club in Mumbai. I met him again at Jeju, South Korea at the AD Asia .Past year at Bagdad, apart from great Indian food, Bipin was the Bollywood curry that saved the soul. Then, I heard Bipin at the music night and I must say that he is an accomplished stage artiste in his own right and great organiser. Indeed our company, e4m group which is a player in the advertising, media and communication had been closely associated with Bombay Ad Club for the last few years. I am sure that his sincerity coupled with pro-active attitude, will take him to greater heights. Yes, media can play a decisive role in creating social awareness. Ask Bipin what is his idea of enjoyment, I am sure he will testify the fact that one should enjoy his job with 100 % involvement. Certainly, in today’s stressful life, laughter is the best medicine and if god bestows on someone like Bipin Pandit, the skill to make others laugh, it is certainly a big asset. In my opinion, the Advertising Club of Bombay should feel privileged to have him at the helm of affairs. Through his relentless pursuit as a stage artiste Pandit is keeping alive the purpose of media and ad world to carry social messages forward. Let me say “ Haansta Rahu, Gaate Raho and Khardivate Raho” are Bipin’s credo. Read more “Anurag Batra, exchange4media Group”
Anurag Batra
exchange4media Group
Shekhar Karande
Being introduced to Bipin through a common friend almost five years back was one of the wonderful things to happen. A strong personality with an inborn talent of great humour he can keep you laughing… with his cronies for hours. An outwardly figure he is in an industry of pomp & show where meeting people is a way of life and keeping them entertained by his ideas and thoughts. Yes, advertising, this could have been the best thing to happen to Bipin ,being part of an industry which is responsible for marketing to the world ideas and products. As a person I would say Bipin is a happy natured guy ever ready to help without expecting anything in return. The only thing he expects is mutual friendship and likes adulation. Great lover of food who likes eating out with friends. Another great quality in him work related is his ability to organise things especially with is profession. Occupying an important position in the ad world he has been responsible for organising big events with great flair. Having a great friend circle, Bipin is a great host among them. It has always been a great pleasure knowing Bipin Pandit. Read more “Shekhar Karande”
Shekhar Karande
Narayan Gad, Panacea Biotec Ltd.
One of the most difficult things to do, is describing somebody in words. Particularly a person who should rather be experienced, than be described. Bipin Pandit is an enigma beyond description. What makes him so… enigmatic? A few words given below that attempt to describe him will show up the limitation of words. Here go the words: Multi skilled, multi competent multitasking, great organizer, excellent process management, great insights of people, never complains of perspiration. Bipin is like a brand which is an ad man’s nightmare! Everyone should EXPERIENCE this brand. Read more “Narayan Gad, Panacea Biotec Ltd.”
Narayan Gad
Chief Executive – Formulations, Panacea Biotec Ltd.
Johnny D’sousa
What can one say about Bipin my friend which others have not said or written. He is one in a million. A true friend in every sense of the word. Always there when you need… him and a great entertainer. He is the life of every party or outing, whether it is a joke to be shared or an impromptu singing session. Wonderful guy. May God shower him all the choicest blessings and may he anchor in the Port of success. Please continue to entertain and keep us smiling. One of the best gifts to be given to mankind is to make one smile. And Bipin does it with the greatest of ease. He is truly Blessed. Besides all this he as an amazing knowledge of Cricket. Wish him all success in every endeavour he undertakes. Cheers my friend. Read more “Johnny D’sousa”
Johnny D’sousa
Farida Sabnavis
Bipin is man with many skills. An organiser par excellence, Bipin has both the soft and hard skills needed for the same. His eye for details, his ability to follow up and his drive to… do things with perfection are the hard skills. But simultaneously, he has the soft skills to manage multiple egos (advertising is filled with them), charm his way and get things done. He is extremely calm under pressure and is able to work with different styles- his bosses change every two years! Hidden within him is an energetic compere and an accomplished singer. Read more “Farida Sabnavis”
Farida Sabnavis
Gerry Pereira, Jade Apple
First time I spoke to Bipin on a business matter, we had a disagreement. (My fault). So I thought…gone my chances of him helping me in India. But the measure of the man is in… his ability to see beyond small disagreements and view the big picture. We spoke again and he helped without any reservations. As a result we acheved more delegates from India then we had hoped for! I shall always be indebted to Bipin, the man who became a true friend. Cheers my friend! Read more “Gerry Pereira, Jade Apple”
Gerry Pereira
Managing Director, Jade Apple, Malaysia
Ms Rakhshin Patel
You couldn’t find a better friend than Bipin. He’ll always be there when you need him. Through good times and bad. A great sense of humour – he’ll always manage to make you laugh. A… thorough professional he gets his work done by his charming ways. But most importantly he is a wonderful human being. Read more “Ms Rakhshin Patel”
Rakhshin Patel
Nawal Ahuja, exchange4media Group
In the fast and every changing landscape of media and advertising Bipin has been a constant in the last few years. Apart from his so many unique qualities what has always stood out for me… has been his unwavering commitment and passion for the job. Ad Club of Bombay has been in the thick of things always but the last couple of years have been tumultuous. Bipin has managed to deal with and handle situations a lesser person would have been undone by. His talent w.r.t arts esp music is exemplary and I have personally been witness to his exploits on more than a few occasions. To find a man with great professional skills is easy; many people have talent for arts as do so many of us who are also committed and passionate about what we do. But to have all of these qualities in one individual is rare and Bipin is one of those ilk. Multifaceted is a term that won’t do justice to his personality. We at exchange4media and I personally have been closely associated with Bipin and the various activities over the last few years and I can say with complete conviction that apart from him being a man of his words I have always found Bipin to be true in his deeds. Whether it is about his dealings vis a vis The Ad Club or his personal life, Bipin has been a person with consistent parameters and qualities. I have always found him to be a great, dependable person who will go out of his way to deliver on his commitment. Bipin is a great combination of a person who works hard and knows how to enjoy life. God has blessed us all with a unique opportunity to enjoy life but only some of us understand the value of utilizing the opportunity fully. A discovery I made by chance one day is still so fresh in my mind. I met his son at one of our events and was startled to know he is touching 20 years. I always thought Bipin to be in his thirties and not over 40 as I found him to be that day. Fitness and good health are areas that he works hard on and I can see the result of leading a disciplined life and I genuinely feel envious of him on that count. Read more “Nawal Ahuja, exchange4media Group”
Nawal Ahuja
Co founder & Director, exchange4media Group
Jigar Vora, Bangalore
When efforts are inclined to get the best result, you invite Excellence at work! When excellence is the only motive for the team to perform, you form Expertise at work! When excellence and expertise are… woven with times’ challenges, it’s the best Experience you have! I am personally honored to have worked with Bipin Sir who has been excellent in his work, has an amazing team with him and is a Perfectionist in life! It is worth learning from him the minute aspects of life that makes the big difference. His little acts of concern can spark a great deal of loyalty to him. In all true senses, his team stands testimony to his efforts. My stint with the Ad Club Bombay has inspired me to be humble in life and underlines the fact that being creative is the God’s best gift to beautify life! Read more “Jigar Vora, Bangalore”
Jigar Vora
Bangalore
Pravin Vichare
I have been a member of The Ad Club, Bombay (ACB) for about past 16 years plus. Though did not hold any position in any of the committees, I have been watching The Ad Club,… Bombay quite closely. I remember a period our Ad Club was going through when there was no able and stable person to head its operations. Some people came and went. Then you stepped in and things started turning around – be it Programmes, contact and communication with members, involvement of members, experimenting with new ideas and executing them successfully or Solus. Everything became more organized , interesting and worth looking forward to. Right now ACB is rocking with the activities that requires tremendous amount of leadership and coordination skill which you undoubtedly posses and show at every programmed/ project as a GM of Club. I believe this could be possible for you because of a) your passion for advertising as subject/industry. b) Your leadership skills and C) You being a stage performer yourself (Hindi Musical Nite & Mimicry Artist) You are too good. With you at the helm I see the Ad Club, Bombay become a best club (besides largest in no. of members) in the advertising world in days to come. My best wishes are with you, always. Read more “Pravin Vichare”
Pravin Vichare
Payal Shah Karwa, Out of Home Media (India) Pvt Ltd
Bipin Pandit, or Bipin Sir, as I fondly refer to him was one of the first people I worked under in my little career as an intern, for the ABBYs 2001. Never knew that Bosses… could be so gentle, caring and fun to work for. As a person he is so meticulous and orderly – with his dairies and calendars to organize his life. I learnt about event planning from him and his wonderful team at the Adclub. I think a good leader makes a good organization, but Bipin has been fantastic! No wonder the Adclub is flourishing under his managerial expertise. As a human being, Bipin is very warm and courteous. Not to forget his unique vocal talents which he utilizes to touch many a people’s lives. Even though I was a fresher from an event college he treated us with utmost respect and trust which was a motivating factor. And glad to say that today he is not just a mentor but a friend and someone whom one could look up to. Read more “Payal Shah Karwa, Out of Home Media (India) Pvt Ltd”
Payal Shah Karwa
Senior Manager – PR & Events, Out of Home Media (India) Pvt Ltd
Ashish Garde
It is always a pleasure to get connected with you and it is really a privilege to be associated with you. I admire your enthusiasm, efficiency and the excellence you demonstrate while you fulfill your… day today accountabilities / responsibilities at the Ad Club. Every program / activity of the Ad Club that I participate clearly reflects your personal involvement and commitment to ensure the success of the event. On account of your rich experience in organizing the programs / activities / events for the Ad Club, the stature of the program and the organization hosting it is not only maintained but elevated every time inspite of the fact that the number of participants / members is growing every year. It is my personal experience that because of your personal attention and the relationships built and maintained by you over years most of the Ad Club members and speakers / guests feel at home while they participate in Ad Club programs. Over the years while participating in the Ad Club programs what I have experienced is your special ability to quickly get acquainted with the new developments and techniques in the field of event management and aptly implement them successfully on opportune moments at the Ad Club events which makes the Ad Club programs unique and of highest standard. The way you lead the team of Ad Club staff members and the team-work with which you executive the work with your colleagues at Ad Club clearly demonstrate the exceptional leadership qualities in you. On account of your efficient communication through mailers, email, SMS reminders it is possible even for outstation members like me to actively participate in the Ad Club programs. I take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the excellent co-operation, support and services rendered and taking the activities of Ad Club on a new plateau. Read more “Ashish Garde”
Ashish Garde
Raja
I first came across Bipin Pandit a couple of years ago in the Ad Club Bombay circuit. We got introduced, it was just about that and no further. I somehow got an impression that he… was a corporate formal character, a role that he plays pretty well on the Ad Club stage. We really got to know each other very well only when we travelled together to last year’s Ad Asia at Jeju. I realized that all I had seen earlier was one facet out of the several facets of this man. Bipin can talk and croon and dance and mimic and do so many things as well. On the whole he is a bundle of fun, energy and spontaneity. I believe I share with Bipin a number of traits including this careless spontaneity (or Bindaaz attitude) and a certain youthful zest. Probably that’s why we struck up an immediate common wavelength in a very short time that we were hanging out together at Jeju and since then become very good friends J Cheers Bipin, keep it flowing, and keep people guessing about your real age! Read more “Raja”
Raja
Viraj Deshmukh
Observing Bipin Pandit is like taking a course in social networking. He truly is the guru of forming acquaintances. Whether it be his natural charm, his years of experience in the advertisement business, his uncanny… knack for cracking jokes or his mind-blowing talent, I assure you that he will make a friend out of you within minutes. Bipin Pandit has scaled some of the highest peaks in the Mumbai social scene by being on a first-name basis with a number of influential celebrities. A wonderful mentor to his son and nephews, Bipin Pandit is the epitome of vibrancy and imagination.” Forever in your debt… Read more “Viraj Deshmukh”
Viraj Deshmukh
Atul Medhekar, Canada
Bipin’s banners on Sachin’s batting were heartwinning. Me and my cricket loving friends have never read so precise description underlining the great man’s batting skills. I decided to write to him and now I feel… proud to be a friend of this fine gentleman named Bipin Pandit. His article on 4 great Indian batting masters is a proof of his in depeth knowledge of the game, players and their skills. He is gem of a person. He hosts and compares a lot of programs and is a excellent event manager. All in all in the cricketing language he is a “genuine all rounder”. I wish him all the best for his future endeavors. Read more “Atul Medhekar, Canada”
Atul Medhekar
Canada
Santosh Divekar, USA
I have known Bipin for over 20 years now in his roles as an Information Technology, Public Relations and now a well recognized Event Media Professional. He’s a very eloquent speaker, a ‘thoroughbred perfectionist’, having… the enthusiasm, zest and zeal coupled with the passion of delivering the best in any given situation. His national and international merits and recognitions in Event Management are truly laudable and I wish it only grows with time! Of late he has been a ‘Globe Trotter’ and it’s uncanny to me how easily he can make friends and build relationships across the world! I would like to make a special reference of our visit to Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Australia in Year 2001/02 when cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar was struggling to get into form & smashed a double ton. Bipin being a ardent cricket fan had banners ‘specifically crafted’ for the occasion which were aired on TV, watched and waived by millions of cricket fans across the world. Hats off Buddy! and I truly cherish our long lasting friendship! All the very best for your future endeavors! Read more “Santosh Divekar, USA”
Santosh Divekar
Fremont, California, USA
Subhash Kamath
What can I say about Bipin Pandit? In my 23 years of advertising, I have met many colorful characters. Passionate, quirky, multifacted, multi-talented human beings who enrich your life with every interaction, and who can… douse any moment of melancholy with their perpetual optimism and effervesence. Bipin is one of them! No matter how tense the situation, I’ve never known him to give up, never heard him say ‘no’ and never seen him without a ready smile on his face. He’s been a loyal and committed soldier for the Ad Club Bombay, and quite the backbone of all that the club has accomplished over the years. I’ve often wondered how old he must be. Is he much older than he looks? Is that a wig he’s wearing? I finally gave up trying to guess. The man is ageless, I’m cconvinced. Because, in all the years I’ve known him, he hasn’t aged one bit, and there’s not even one additional grey hair in his mop. More than that, his youthfulness is in his attitude and passion for all the good things in life. He’s a passionate disciple of the Urdu language, spouts shayri in his deep baritone like a connoiseur, compere par excellence, knows his Gulzar from his Saigal, and an avid film buff to top it all. Incredulously, he’s also one of the best mimics I know. Listen to his take on Amol Palekar and you’ll see why he could easily give Johnny Lever a run for his money. In the words of my own hero, Bob Dylan, all I have to say is, “Bipin Pandit, may you stay Forever Young”! God bless! Read more “Subhash Kamath”
Subhash Kamath
Nilesh & Ami
Bacon has rightly said “Friendship is the shadow of the evening – which strengthens with the setting sun of life” & we are happy to have found such a friend in BIPIN. An effortless and… natural performer who can mesmerize the audience by the sheer brilliance of his stage presence & commendable voice modulations, An excellent artist who has the ability to think on his feet, A true connoisseur in his field, A warm human being (with a wicked sense of humour). He is someone close to our heart and it is a pleasure to have a friend like him, whose friendship is always valued. Read more “Nilesh & Ami”
Nilesh & Ami
Poonam Rakshit
Bipin Pandit is an excellent communicator, with superb interpersonal and leadership skills. A Quick learner with an ability to achieve his goals. A man thinking on-the- fly and an innovator at creativity. He is extremely… hard working and a focused go-getter and constantly improvising on the benchmarks set for himself. Last but not the least a good friend and an honest down-to-earth human being. Read more “Poonam Rakshit”
Poonam Rakshit
Balaji Ramgiri, The Times of India Group
When I close my eyes & think about Bipin sir, I get following words in mind A Multi talented person, A Perfectionist, A Person who handles the pressure situations effectively, Always available for help, A… Disciplined person, Always Punctual, A Mentor who moulds students life & future in a great shape I am falling short of words but In short amazing person & one have to be very lucky to come across with person like Mr. Bipin Pandit. Read more “Balaji Ramgiri, The Times of India Group”
Balaji Ramgiri
Executive – Client Servicing, The Times of India Group
Preeti Desai, Rediff.com India Ltd
I walked into Bipin Pandit’s office one lazy afternoon to find him multitasking along with his always smiling team as they were preparing for EFFIE awards. The brief discussion that day was an absolute gain… for me as I learnt a lot from him regarding event & personality management as I was about to manage my first event at IAMAI. Since that afternoon over the past years I have learnt many facets of Bipin’s candid personality especially the poetic, literary and dramatic side which puts an instant smile on everyone around him – those who have the good fortune of knowing him personally, get to know soon enough that Bipin not only has exceptional organizational skills is also an extraordinary human being. Read more “Preeti Desai, Rediff.com India Ltd”
Preeti Desai
Vice President Strategic Alliances, Rediff.com India Ltd
Arati, (His Mischievous Colleague)
Having being his team mate for almost a decade I have come to know that Bipin Pandit is one tough guy. Keeping this quality of his in mind, I’ve given him the nickname of ‘Iron’… man. To explain further, this is what I mean by it: I Intelligent R Robust O OPULENT N nurturing This is exactly how he is, both, on the inside and the outside. To describe him in a few words, he’s someone with a very caring nature, fair in appreciation, has a very pleasing personality, a great mimicry artist, and an unusual being who always wants to do something different. He also happens to have flawless knowledge when it comes to event management and matters concerning INVESTMENTS! He is one person who has always taught me to be and work independently in life. He has the knack of cracking the most hilarious jokes right in the middle of an extremely serious discussion! He also happens to be a man who takes his palate very seriously. He knows his priorities and fulfills every responsibility given to him. His speech turns as sweet as honey when it comes to getting things done from people, “Beta yeh kar dena” which is great, since it always seems to work! At the end of the day this is the real BIPIN “SIR” as I always call him out of respect: B BINDAAS I INVENTIVE P PASSIONATE AND POSITIVE I INTERESTING N Naughty (as usual) I admire his loyalty towards both families – His own and the AD club At the end of the day I always say to myself, “Here is a man whom I must learn something from.” Read more “Arati, (His Mischievous Colleague)”
Arati
His Mischievous Colleague
Girish Thatte
I consider Bipin as my best friend, guide and guru (Sir) in certain areas. I know this great personality for more-than 20 years, he joined Castrol in 1987-88. I still remember that our Castrol induction… training was conducted by Late Shri.G.U.Balsawar and we were his favorites. Mr.Balsawar always used to call us by Bipu (Bipin) and Giru (Girish) and since then these are our nick names. Bipin never liked working for IT and Finance departments as his 1st love was for advertising and marketing. He is a multitalented, colorful and creative person and his key strength is “Public Relations”. I always found him great as a compere and mimicry artist. Bipin must have done more-than 1000+ shows and organized 125+ events like ABBY, AdAsia, EFFIEs & EMVIEs. He also loves music, singing, cricket, films, food, drinks (partying with special friends) and nature (Beauties). He is a strong devotee of goddess Mahalaxmi (Mumbai) and we had been to Mahalaxmi temple couple of times. I must say that with the blessings of Goddess Mahalaxmi and his hard work, Bipin has come a long way and I am very proud to see him as General Manager, Ad Club of Bombay. I wish him every success for his future endeavors. Read more “Girish Thatte”
Girish Thatte
Sudhir & Shubha Chandran, Medmark
I have interacted with Bipin in different capacities. First as a business associate, then as a colleague and later as a friend. Having known him now for the past 9 years (almost a decade), I… have observed different shades of him in these different capacities. Ruthless as a business associate and task master, unrelenting in any pressure situation and extremely opiniated and vocal. His scant regard for authority and position when it comes to speaking the truth or making a point has been aspirational for me. As a colleague, I have found him amenable and fair in appreciation. As a friend is when one discovered the actual man. Extremely soft-hearted and sensitive to every situation, he is the first to extend a helping hand and be there for you. The other great ability this man posesses is the magnetism in connecting with people. He has doors opened for him, towels delivered in his hand and bags personally handed over from absolute strangers. The words “Beta”, “Raja” and their derrived synonyms are put to judicious use for this acomplishment. Bipin’s penchant for good food and drink has been one of the many reasons for the good times that we have had. Tumblers of Single malt stand testimony to this. The one detail which very few people are aware of, is his love for animals. While the goat, chicken, prawn and fish are examples of this fond love, the leopard in particular is a classic example. People might want to visit singapore’s nite safari to understand why. The other craving that Bipin allows himself to fall prey to are nocturnal pleasures, with absolutely no bones attached. Few have the flair and poise in their craving and pursuit. His voice and the modulations achieved at different quarters of the moon bring back memories of some legends on the silver screen like Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughnan Sinha, Amol Palekar, Nana Patekar and my personal favourite, Utpal Dutt. “Kussi” never sounded as better, even in the original version. Another feature of this man is his ability to speak to himself. Right in the middle of a conversation, you might find names, expressions, hand signals and occasionally, even a song thrown, that you might be totally blown by. Event organising, cricket discussions, film talk, stage shows, personality, conversationalist and extremely god-fearing, this man is a true Leo at heart! Read more “Sudhir & Shubha Chandran, Medmark”
Sudhir & Shubha Chandran
Medmark
S N Surkund
Though I have retired in 1994 from active service, I continue to be a member of ad-club and participate in various activities. For which , I must confess, you are the reason. After your taking… over the affairs of Ad-club, there has been sea change in the functioning of the activities, and variety too. Some of them are having Programmes for new entrants on various facets of advertising, building a strong up-date liberary and keeping members informed about it,making annual award function more vibrant, apart from providing a youngster to go abroad on study tour. Screening award winning films, having Ad-gurus talk about the advertising created during the year are many annual features, for which you have been a backbone. I have been a member of ad-club since 1970. The joke then going around for for poor attendance for ad-club ‘tea meetings’ was, keep the topic ‘sex in advertising’ to attract over 400 people – other wise it was 40. I am sure the students of ‘mass communication’ will take full advantage of ad-club’s library to enhance their knowledge. Keep up the good show, and wish you and ad-club, all the best. Read more “S N Surkund”
S N Surkund
Jawwad Ahmed, Daily Business Recorder
I consider myself lucky to have met you at the AdAsia Convention – 2003 held in Jaipur, India. Ever since I have found you to be a source of strength to develop advertising ties between… Pakistan and India. Your commitment, devotion and hard work has inspired me and enabled me to spread the message of Adasia in Pakistan. You have provided immense help to me in developing a network of professional contacts in field of advertising in India. You and your network of professional contacts is a great resource for me and will help me in working on future projects with you on behalf of Daily Business Recorder, Pakistan. As a person with the twin qualities of head and heart, I consider you a very successful person in your field and strongly feel that this is very much coupled with your mother’s blessings. I wish you all the success and prosperity in life and the best of luck in all your future endeavours. Read more “Jawwad Ahmed, Daily Business Recorder”
Jawwad Ahmed
Business Executive, Daily Business Recorder
Milind Kanthak
YOU MAY LOVE HIM, YOU MAY HATE HIM, BUT YOU CANNOT IGNORE HIM… THAT’S THE WAY TO DEFINE BIPIN Very strong personality with strong cross currents sometimes Cranky like a child and sometimes comes across… as a man with a Shrewd acumen I know him for almost 22 years we have nothing in common except our zeal and ethusiasm to Live Life Joyously. Whenever I meet him I assure myself that for next few hours there will not be a single dull moment and I will be laughing my heart out. Impatient, Enthusiastic, Inquisitive at times Ultra Inquisitive Especially when the subject has something to do with Cricket, Good Looking Babes and all those things that can be classified as SPICY excepting too very spicy food which he does not relish. YAROONKA YAAR BIPINDA PUTTAR! CHAK DE PATTHE. Read more “Milind Kanthak”
Milind Kanthak
Sunil Lulla
The individual stands out. Aloud. Not for his voice. Not for his colored wardrobe. But for his passion for brands, advertising and media. Don’t bet with him on any of these subjects unless you wish… to lose. Stay away from Cricket and Music (Hindi OST) too. He is a Pundit when it comes to all these subjects. Certified by Dentists as having the widest smile. Awarded by the Laughter Club for the the most genuine laugh. Bipin Pandit is everybody’s friend and nobody’s enemy. A rare distinction in human nature. He serves with dedication, listens with openness and suggests with knowledge. Bipin is indeed always ‘last man standing’. His rolodex is the A list, Young Achievers List and the Who’s Who of Advertising, Media, Marketing and Communication. Yet he remains rooted in his simplicity. Bipin makes everyone smile and that is a sterling quality not prone to change in temperament. I wish Bipin Pandit every success, always. I am delighted. he has included me in his circle of friends. Read more “Sunil Lulla”
Sunil Lulla
Bharat Avalani, Unilever Asia Africa Middle East & Turkey
I first met Bipin at Ad Asia in Jaipur. This was the best congress I ever attended. I met him again at Ad Asia in Jeju, South Korea. Since the Pakistan night was cancelled ,… many of the Indian & Pakistani delegates ended up at an Indian restaurant. This again turned out to be a great fun Indo -Pak Bhai bhai party. Met Bipin again at the Indian Emvies & I was impressed with the way it was held. Bipin is the Man behind the Scenes & without him the Industry will not be what it is today. He is the Man of the Moment & always raises the Bar ! We should set up Ad Clubs all over the world & make Bipin the President of the International Ad Club! Read more “Bharat Avalani, Unilever Asia Africa Middle East & Turkey”
Bharat Avalani
Regional IBC Director, Unilever Asia Africa Middle East & Turkey
Mayukh Mukherjee, Mumbai
Hi Bipin, In the India versus Australia test series of 2008, a banner on Sachin Tendulkar caught the fancy of the world and mine as well. Only recently I came to know that the person… with the banner (who, I had thought, had disaapeared forever in the crowds of the faceless multitudes)is, in fact, you. Hence, in this mail,I express my heartfelt appreciation (though a very belated one)for your words.. “Commit all your sins..”. This is definitely the BEST EVER quote I have seen on the batting genius,and I can assure you, majority of my friends and relatives,too, share the same sentiments. I am sure you have been inundated many times over with accolades from across the cricketing world for this banner of yours, but kindly accept this rather belated mail as a token of gratitude and appreciation from me and my friends, all admirers of the greatest batsman of the modern era, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. Read more “Mayukh Mukherjee, Mumbai”
Mayukh Mukherjee
Mumbai
Dr.Bhaskar Das, Bennett & Coleman company
What can I say about Bipin Pandit? . . . This immensely talented person who has kept the flag of Ad Club Mumbai flying high for so many years . . . Well, let me… start off by saying that I feel extremely privileged to have known Bipin. TOI and Ad Club’s association goes back a long way and having known and worked with Bipin for so many years has been a truly wonderful experience. Having been President of the Ad Club, Mumbai, for 4 years, I have had the fortune of working really closely with him on a host of initiatives and forging an extremely strong camaraderie both as a colleague and a friend. His thorough professionalism in conducting the proceedings of the Ad Club over the years has been extremely inspiring and enlightening. More so, what’s remarkable is the way he has conducted himself, never having any professional airs, shouldering his responsibilities with absolute commitment and devotion and always being a joy to have around in social circles. And to think that this is just one aspect of his multi-faceted personality! Bipin’s interest across music, sports (Cricket especially), performing arts, literary arts and so many other subjects is not only admirable but infectious. His friendly, easy going personality coupled with a quick wit always leaves a lasting impression on the people he meets. Be it his impeccable mimicry skills, his compering, his singing or his feverish support for cricket, Bipin’s zest for life is truly commendable. But above all this, Bipin’s greatest and most endearing quality is his humility and his humane nature . . . his desire to learn more, know more and make more and more friends with the enthusiasm of a teenager is what makes him stand out as an exceptional human being! It has indeed been a pleasure and honour knowing Bipin. Keep going! Here’s wishing you the very best for the future! Read more “Dr.Bhaskar Das, Bennett & Coleman company”
Dr.Bhaskar Das
President, Bennett & Coleman company and past President Adclub Bombay