About Us

perspectives.

served hot

Delivering hot ideas backed by proven marketing strategies to India’s leading BFSI brands since 2001.

hotstuff medialabs is a 360° communications agency that caters to India’s leading BFSI brands, delivering off-beat ideas backed by proven marketing solutions, and channel management strategies. Based in Mumbai, the agency houses integrated services under one-roof for advertising, films, and event services of every kind and scale.

ADVERTISING FILMS DIGITAL EVENTS MICE MARCOM CONSULTING

founder + CEO.

boss

Arun Fernandes

A printing technologist from Chennai with four decades of experience working with India’s leading financial brands on National and International Campaigns for 30+ years.

heads @ work.

hot heads

Rohit Sadavarte

Marketing Director

A MICE and Global Events veteran, Rohit took charge of the Ads vertical in 2020, bring his experience of handling big budget campaigns and working with India’s biggest celebrities, to the table.

Gargi Sarkar

Business Head - Digital

A results orientated Marketing Strategist with 16 years of experience. Created Strategic Campaign and Online content with online Media buying and planning. She successfully launched luxury brands like ABSOLUT Vodka, Mini Cooper, St Moritz Ice cricket, RAK Ceramics Digital.

Terence D'Souza

Creative Director

An ex-auditor and financial analyst who shifted from Chartered Accountancy to media, Terence holds 14+ years of experience working with leading brands on 360° campaigns, using his filmmaking and music skills to the max.

working in tandem.

passion to collaborate. passion to deliver.

With a network of artists, consultants, celebrities, and veterans, hotstuff brings you a culmination of the best minds in India to make every campaign truly stand out.

Prahlad Kakar

Strategy Partner

India’s award-winning Ad Filmmaker and Brand Guru, who has helped bring some of India’s biggest brands to life such as Cadbury’s, Pepsi, Britannia, Maggi and Limca.

Rohit Unni

Partner – Key Projects

A media and communications virtuoso, with 18+ years of experience,  Rohit brings holistic value to Hotstuff, with expertise that spans the Digital, PR, Content, and Activation Verticals.

Prahlad Kakar

Strategy Partner

India’s award-winning Ad Filmmaker and Brand Guru, who has helped bring some of India’s biggest brands to life such as Cadbury’s, Pepsi, Britannia, Maggi and Limca.