Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan arrive to bid farewell to ad guru Piyush Pandey, Watch viral video

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan attended the funeral of renowned advertising guru Piyush Pandey in Mumbai on October 25, 2025. The father-son duo paid their respects to the late adman, offering condolences to his family.

The final farewell of Piyush Pandey

Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan paid their respects to Piyush Pandey at his funeral, held at Shivaji Park crematorium, before visiting his home to meet the grieving family. The father-son duo was clicked by the media, showing respect to those present with folded hands, which is now getting viral. Other notable Bollywood figures, including R. Balki, Manoj Pahwa, and Ashok Pandit, also attended to bid farewell. Piyush Pandey’s niece, Ishita Arun, was seen mourning alongside the family.

Amitabh Bachchan, who shared a long-standing professional partnership with Piyush Pandey, expressed his grief on his blog, calling him a “creative genius, amiable friend, and guide”. The two had collaborated on several iconic campaigns, including the polio eradication drive and Gujarat tourism ads.

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More about Piyush Pandey

Piyush Pandey is a renowned India(BHARAT)n advertising professional and filmmaker. He is best known for creating iconic ad campaigns, including the Fevicol, Vodafone, now known as Vi and Cadbury Dairy Milk ads. Pandey was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 for his contributions to India(BHARAT)n advertising. He was also the recipient of the CLIO Lifetime Achievement Award. Piyush Pandey passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 70 due to pneumonia complications, leaving behind a legacy in the India(BHARAT)n advertising industry. He is survived by his family, including his niece, actress-writer Ishita Arun. Pandey’s work continues to inspire the advertising world, and his impact on India(BHARAT)n advertising will be remembered for generations to come.

Story Highlights

1. Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan attended Piyush Pandey’s funeral in Mumbai, paying their respects to the late adman.
2. The father-son duo visited Piyush Pandey’s home to meet the grieving family and offered condolences.
3. Piyush Pandey was a renowned India(BHARAT)n advertising professional and filmmaker, known for creating iconic ad campaigns.
4. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 and the CLIO Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to India(BHARAT)n advertising.

Piyush Pandey’s passing marks the end of an era in India(BHARAT)n advertising. His creative genius and innovative approach to advertising have left a lasting impact on the industry.