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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
She left IIT for Bollywood dreams then joined Google: Ajay Devgn and Mahesh Babu were once her co-stars
Mayoori Kango 's entry into the film industry in the mid-1990s marked the beginning of a brief yet memorable stint in Bollywood. Born in Aurangabad to a theatre artist mother and a politician father, Mayoori was drawn to performance early on. She was discovered by director Saeed Akhtar Mirza during a trip to Mumbai with her mother and was offered a role in the critically acclaimed film Naseem (1995). Initially hesitant due to her board exams, she eventually accepted the role. Her performance caught the attention of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who cast her in Papa Kehte Hai (1996). Though the film did not achieve commercial success, Mayoori's portrayal received considerable appreciation. Over the next few years, she appeared in multiple Hindi films including Betaabi (1997), Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet (1999) with Ajay Devgn and Arshad Warsi, Baadal (2000) alongside Bobby Deol and Rani Mukerji, and Shikari (2000) with Govinda and Tabu. She also ventured into regional cinema with the Telugu film Vamsi (2000), co-starring Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar. Despite appearing in approximately 16 films, many of Mayoori's projects either failed at the box office or remained unreleased. Following this, she transitioned to television, featuring in shows like Dollar Bahu (2001), Thoda Gham Thodi Khushi, and Karishma: The Miracles of Destiny (2003), where she played Karisma Kapoor's daughter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Charlie Sheen's Ex-Wife? You Won't Believe What She Looks Like Now! Click Here Leaving Films Behind By 2003, Mayoori stepped away from the entertainment world entirely. That same year, she married NRI businessman Aditya Dhillon and moved to New York. Her decision to quit acting came at a time when her career had not translated into consistent success. Interestingly, prior to entering films, she had cleared the entrance exam for IIT Kanpur but had turned it down to pursue acting. Once in the U.S., she chose to redirect her career. Between 2005 and 2007, she completed her MBA in Marketing and Finance at Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business in New York City. Building a Corporate Career Her corporate journey began in 2007 when she joined the digital agency 360i as an Associate Media Manager. Two years later, she moved to Resolution Media in New York, and subsequently joined Digitas as Associate Director (Media) from 2010 to 2012. Returning to India in 2012, Mayoori continued her professional growth in digital marketing. She joined Zenith as Chief Digital Officer and served there for five years. In 2016, she became Managing Director at Performics, a performance marketing agency under the Publicis Groupe. In 2019, she made a significant leap by joining Google India. Initially working as the Head of Industry – Agency Partnership, she handled key responsibilities in media innovation and client relations. As per her LinkedIn profile, she is currently leading Google India 's AI, Martech, and Media Solutions @MPT as the Industry Head. Mayoori Kango's journey is a testament to professional reinvention . From a young actress admired for her role in Papa Kehte Hai to a senior leader at one of the world's most influential tech companies, her story reflects resilience, adaptability, and an unwavering focus on growth. Now settled in India with her family, Mayoori keeps a low profile away from the limelight. Describing herself as a "passionate marketer" on LinkedIn, she emphasizes her love for digital media and continuous learning.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Papa kehte hai 2.0': Fans react to Good for Nothing song from Aamir Khan-starrer Sitaare Zameen Par
The makers of Aamir Khan's much-anticipated Sitaare Zameen Par have launched the first song from the film titled Good For Nothing. The song shows Aamir as a hard task master who is trying to coach specially-abled team. The lyrics of the song caught everyone's attention as they are a twist to Aamir's iconic song Papa Kehte Hai from his debut film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. (Also read: Sitaare Zameen Par trailer: Aamir Khan plays a frustrated basketball coach forced to mentor people on spectrum. Watch) The music video of Good For Nothing shows Aamir Khan as coach Gulshan, giving rigorous training to kids with special needs at the basketball court. The actor can be seen teaching them the nuances of the game along with hard work, team spirit and agility. It is a fun, peppy number with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The lyrics go like- 'Papa kehte they esa kaam karega, bada hoke mujhko tu badnaam karega', which is a twist to Papa kehte hai bada naam karega from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. Composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the song has been sung by Shankar and Amitabh. The makers introduced the song on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, 'For everyone who's ever been underestimated — this one's for you. #GoodForNothing streaming now #SitaareZameenPar #SabkaApnaApnaNormal, 20th June Only In Theatres.' As soon as the song dropped, fans reacted to its video, lyrics and the composition. One fan wrote," From 'papa kehte hain bada naam karega' to 'papa kehte hai badnaam karega' - A MAGNIFICENT JOURNEY.... Take a bow Aamir Khan 🙌🫶🫶🙌". Another one wrote, "Only Aamir Khan can make you smile with teary eyes , blending joy and sorrow in a single song like pure magic." One fan commented, "Yeh songs nahin ehsaas hai❤ (This is not a song but an emotion)". While another one predicted, "This will become the anthem once the movie release". Another fan marveled Aamir's acting journey and wrote, "What a journey the guy who gave us papa kehte hai bada naam karega to good for nothing ❤" Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par is the spiritual sequel to the 2007 hit film Taare Zameen Par. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film introduces 10 debut actors: Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Apart from Aamir, it also stars Genelia D'Souza in a key role. The film is set to hit the theaters on June 20.
