Isn’t it better to laugh together than have an awkward conversation with your partner? This is what the latest condom ad by actor Annu Kapoor seems to aim for. An ad creating awareness about using condoms by veteran actor Annu Kapoor has created a buzz online among netizens.
Annu Kapoor uses his acting prowess to capture viewers’ attention on a serious matter of using protection among youths of today. However, the audience finds the ad hilarious because of the twist in the Durex advertisement.
In the ad, Kapoor starts with a monologue on a true friend: “EK sacha dost wahi hai jo harr paristhi mein aapke saath khara rehta hai. Woh aapki zindagi mein aise fit ho jaata hai jaise woh aapke shareer ka hi ek hissa ho. Uske saath hone se hi khushiyan kai guna badh jaati hain. Har pal woh aapka kavach banke aapki suraksha karta hai. Durex close-fit condom, aapka sacha dost.”
(A true friend is someone who will stand with you in every situation. A friend who fits into your life just like parts of your body. Your happiness gets multiplied several times by his presence. He protects you at all times like a shield. Durex close-fit condom, your real friend.)
As the ad progresses, you realize the true friend who is being talked about is none other than a condom, which will prevent unwanted situations in your life. Who would have thought using a Pyaar Ka Punchnama-style monologue for a condom ad would garner so much attention to a serious topic?
A fan says “probably the biggest plot twist of the year so far” while sharing the clip of the ad on social media. Another fan shares, “The OG is back, but with a different brand this time.” Annu Kapoor previously did an advertisement for Rajshree Pan Masala with a similar scholarly-style monologue.
Durex India seems to have joined in with the netizens captioning their ad with “Nolan: 0, Annu Kapoor: 1… Collaboration.” So, what are your thoughts about the advertisement?
