The Ad Club has announced the appointment of three of India’s leading creative minds-Rajdeepak Das, Ashish Khazanchi, and Anupama Ramaswamy-as Jury Chairs for the ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show. The trio will lead judging across AV Film (TV), AV Film (Digital & OTT), and Direct categories, respectively.
Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer at Publicis Groupe South Asia and Chairman of Leo Burnett South Asia, will head the AV Film (TV) category. Known for his philosophy of using creativity to drive human behaviour change, his work spans impactful campaigns like Whisper’s “Touch the Pickle” and “Missing Chapter,” both of which addressed societal taboos while earning global recognition, including a Cannes Lions Grand Prix.
Ashish Khazanchi, Managing Partner at Enormous, will chair the AV Film (Digital & OTT) category. He has played a key role in building Enormous into a leading independent agency, known for iconic campaigns such as Tata Sky’s “Jingalala.” His work has earned over 350 awards, reinforcing his reputation in digital storytelling and brand building.
Anupama Ramaswamy, Managing Director and Chief Creative Officer at Havas Creative India, will lead the Direct category. Recognised for her culturally impactful work, she recently led the highly awarded “Ink of Democracy” campaign, which gained international acclaim across major award platforms.
Together, their appointment reflects a strong focus on creative excellence, cultural relevance, and innovation-key pillars shaping the future of advertising in India.
