Yes, there was a time when you didn’t mind watching advertisements on television thanks to the catchy jingles and memorable models and mascots.
Feeling nostalgic? Scroll down and watch these ads (and a few more) right here.
1. Hamara Bajaj
You can’t watch this ad without singing along, challenge?
2. Dhara Cooking Oil - Jalebi
Wasn’t this jalebi the most tempting thing on television and this boy the cutest?
3. Pan Parag
No dahej, only Pan Parag. That’s how it’s done.
4. Lijjat Papad
It’s impossible to forget this bunny and his kurram karram?
5. Classic Toothbrush
Yes, you have heard eena meena deeka a million times, but you fell in love with lal kala peela.
6. Bajaj Bulbs
You can never forget this old man from the Bajaj ad.
7. Liril
This liril girl gave us shower goals.
8. Washing Powder Nirma
You are singing the jingle now, aren’t you?
9. Vicks
The only solution when there’s gale mein khich khich.
10. Whirlpool Refrigerator
How many refrigerator ads do you actually remember except this one? None.
11. Complan
That’s Shahid Kapoor and Ayesha Takia in the ad. Gosh, I feel old!
12. Titan
Did you know that this tune is actually an adaptation of a part of Mozart's 25th Symphony? but for all of us, this will always be the “Titan tune”
13. Doodh Doodh Piyo Glass Full
Your mom also started singing this song to you every morning, don’t lie! Why don’t they make PSAs like this anymore?
14. Dabur Lal Dant Manjan
The ad that made dant manjan cool
15. Vicco Vajradanti
Embarrassed that you still remember the lyrics?
16. Lifebuoy
The soap for every ‘macho’ man.
17. Parle-G
Swad bhare, shakti bhare. Barso se...
18. Sundrop Refined Oil
How many times did you try to somersault like this kid?
19. Zandu Balm
What can we say? 90s ads had the most catchy jingles ever, right?
20. Rasna
When every birthday party was incomplete without Rasna.
I miss you, Rasna
21. Action Shoes
This ad will definitely take you back to your school days.
22. Amul
One of the best ads on Indian television? Yes!
Scroll up, watch again and ‘jingle’ all the way!
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