Mumbai: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) took immense pride in unveiling its highly-anticipated TVC campaign, Aapki Gaadi ka Mr Dependable, featuring cricket icon Rahul Dravid as its esteemed brand ambassador. This groundbreaking campaign seamlessly intertwined the values of trustworthiness, dependability, and reliability exemplified by the legendary "Mr. Dependable" himself, Rahul Dravid, with BPCL's 'Pure for Sure' quality-assurance initiative.
In a captivating narrative, the TVC showcased Dravid in various roles, from a distracted driver to a jovial dad cracking jokes, all while a prescient voiceover anticipated his every move. The overarching message was unequivocal: "Nobody knows you as well as your travel partners," symbolizing BPCL's unwavering commitment to customer-centricity.
The TVC culminated with Dravid's visit to his trusted BPCL-branded petrol pump, where he expected nothing less than 'sahi quantity, sahi quality' delivered with 'next-gen technology' and 'thoda sa extra pyaar.' These elements underscored BPCL's core values of quality assurance and customer-centricity.
BPCL executive director incharge (retail) Santosh Kumar said, “This campaign captures the essence of trust, authenticity, and assurance. It offers a glimpse into the rigorous processes and quality checks that BPCL's products undergo, reinforcing the brand's promise of providing uncompromised quality to its customers”.
BPCL chief general manager (PR & brand) Abbas Akhtar expressed his excitement, stating, "Our latest TVC campaign signifies the indomitable connection between 'Pure for Sure' and Rahul Dravid, a genuine epitome of reliability. This campaign not only commemorates the harmonious blend of BPCL's dedication to trust, commitment, and personalisation with Rahul Dravid's dependable persona, but also conveys our unwavering commitment to consistently deliver excellence to our esteemed customers."
Tarun Singh Chauhan, the lead consultant on the project, emphasized that the campaign's core essence revolves around cherishing the entire journey, not merely the destination. Through meticulous planning and execution, we seamlessly integrated the campaign into the fabric of consumers' daily lives. It provided a unique insight into the rigorous procedures and stringent quality standards that BPCL's products undergo, further reinforcing the brand's unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled quality to its cherished customers.
Fatmen Ideas creative director Ashwin Varkey which conceptualised the campaign, shared his thoughts, saying, "Bharat Petroleum's foundation has always been rooted in a deep understanding of its customers. Our innovative approach was to demonstrate the remarkable connection between individuals and their vehicles, emphasizing our commitment to understanding our customers on a personal level. In terms of execution, our vision was to create a joyful and relatable cinematic experience, with Rahul Dravid portraying a range of endearing characters."
