Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Poet, Lyricist, Advertiser |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/09/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Uttarakhand, India |
Latest News about Prasoon Joshi
Prasoon Joshi received the Advertising Agencies Association of India Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 in Mumbai. The award recognized his long-standing contribution to Indian advertising, creativity, and leadership across the industry.
Prasoon Joshi received the Madhya Pradesh government's National Kishore Kumar Award in Khandwa. The honor recognized his work as a lyricist and writer, and he publicly expressed gratitude after the ceremony.
Prasoon Joshi was honored with the Mahakavi Neeraj Samman 2025 for his contribution to Indian literature and cinema. The same reporting also noted that the International Advertising Association inducted him into its Hall of Fame, recognizing his long influence in advertising and creative leadership.
Prasoon Joshi was inducted into the International Advertising Association Hall of Fame at the IAA Leadership Awards 2025 in Mumbai. The recognition highlighted his decades-long impact on advertising and creative strategy in India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Do you like Prasoon Joshi?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Prasoon Joshi |
|---|---|
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9") |
|---|---|
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | MBA |
Personal Life
| School | Not Known |
|---|
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Wife/Spouse | Aparna Joshi |
| Children | Aishaanya Joshi |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | D.K. Joshi (Civil Servant) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Sushma Joshi (Lecturer) |
| Spouse | Aparna Joshi |
| Children | Aishaanya Joshi |
Career
| Debut | Film Lyricist: Lajja (2001) |
|---|---|
| Current Role | CEO and CCO of McCann Worldgroup India, Chairman (Asia Pacific) |
Favourites
| Favourite Poet | Muhammad Iqbal aka Allama Iqbal |
|---|
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/prasoonjoshilive/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His mother worked at ‘All India Radio’ for over thirty years before becoming a Political Sciences lecturer. | |
| 2. Joshi became an author at 17 with his book ‘Main Aur Woh,’ having started writing in his youth. | |
| 3. Starting at Ogilvy & Mather in Delhi, he spent a decade there and rose to the position of executive director of the Mumbai office. | |
| 4. In 2002, he joined McCann-Erickson as an executive vice president, later becoming the regional creative director for South and South East Asia in 2006. | |
| 5. The idea for his award-winning TV ad ‘Thanda Matlab Coca Cola’ came from observing a porter at Hapur Railway Station. | |
| 6. He was named the ‘Young Global Leader 2006’ by the Forum of Young Global Leaders, affiliated with the World Economic Forum. | |
| 7. His dialogue writing debut was with the Indian film 'Rang De Basanti' directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra in 2006. | |
| 8. His commercial for Happydent White chewing gum was voted one of the 20 best ads of the 21st century by a global advertising industry journal. | |
| 9. He created the slogan ‘Desh Ki Pukaar, Modi Sarkaar’ for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, later changed by BJP to ‘Abki Baar, Modi Sarkar.’ | |
| 10. In 2015, he was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to Arts, Literature, and Advertising. | |
| 11. In August 2017, he was appointed Chairperson of the Censor Board after the Information and Broadcasting Ministry removed Pahlaj Nihalani from the post. | |
| 12. He is the CEO of McCann Worldgroup India and Chairman (Asia Pacific). | |
| 13. He won the Filmfare Best Lyricist Award three times: in 2007 for 'Chand Sifarish' from Fanaa, in 2008 for 'Maa' from Taare Zameen Par, and in 2014 for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. | |
| 14. He received the National Film Award for Best Lyrics twice: in 2007 for Taare Zameen Par and in 2013 for Chittagong. | |
| 15. He wrote the screenplay and dialogue for the award-winning film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013). | |
| 16. His published books include 'Main Aur Woh' (age 17), 'Dhoop ke Sikke', 'Sunshine Lane', and 'Thinking Aloud' (2016). |