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Kidman & Rampal: Unseen 2009 Ad Goes Viral
14 Feb
Summary
- Nicole Kidman and Arjun Rampal starred in a 2009 Schweppes commercial.
- The ad was filmed in Udaipur, Rajasthan, directed by Shekhar Kapur.
- Rubina Ali's pay from the ad exceeded her earnings from Slumdog Millionaire.
A high-profile 2009 Schweppes advertisement, featuring Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman and Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, has resurfaced and is currently circulating widely online. This commercial, filmed in the scenic Udaipur, Rajasthan, was helmed by acclaimed Indian director Shekhar Kapur and produced by Ridley Scott.
The advertisement, appreciated at the time for its short-film aesthetic, showcased Kidman in a regal setting alongside Rampal. Notably, it also included Rubina Ali, a child actor recognized for her role in the 2008 film 'Slumdog Millionaire.' Ali's participation in the Schweppes ad brought attention to the compensation of child actors.
Reports indicated that Rubina Ali, who was nine years old during the shoot, reportedly earned more from the three-day Schweppes commercial than from her role in the Oscar-winning 'Slumdog Millionaire.' This fact brought to light the often-disparate financial compensation child performers could receive, prompting discussion on fair pay and post-release support within the Indian film industry.
