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Boman Irani, Meghna Gulzar receive India’s 1st ever family food train

| | May 18, 2016, at 01:56 am
Mumbai, May 17 (IBNS): Kurkure, the iconic Indian namkeen snack brand from PepsiCo, today announced arrival of India’s first ever family food train, the “Kurkure Family Express” in Mumbai. Boman Irani, the celebrated actor and Kurkure Family Brand Ambassador; and Meghna Gulzar, Bollywood Director received the train at the Panvel Station.

Families from the North disembarked and a new set of families from the West boarded the train for the next leg of the journey till Chennai. Both Meghna and Boman, also boarded the train to join the families for a quick fun culinary journey till Pune.

Angry Birds Red and Chuck from the upcoming Angry Bird movie were also present at the Terminal to receive and engage with the families and kids from Delhi and Mumbai.

Food aficionados Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma will host the families and engage them in fun games and food contests over the course of the journey. Additionally, actors Ramya Krishnan and Abir Chatterjee, and popular faces in the entertainment industry such as Annu Kapoor (Suhana Safar with Annu Kapoor) and Kiku Sharda (BIG Magic’s Akbar from Akbar Birbal), and famous RJs like Balaji, Rani, Sumanta are also engaging and entertaining families during different legs of the train journey.

“To celebrate the diversity of Indian cuisine and the tradition of family; and also address the modern day challenge of reducing interactions between families, Kurkure undertook this unique initiative, that bring families together for positive experiences over food and fun,” said Partho Chakrabarti, Vice President- Snacks Category, PepsiCo India.

At the end of the eight day journey covering 14 States in India four lucky families will win an all-expenses paid culinary trip to Europe. Families will also have a chance to be the face of the Kurkure brand and get featured on Television Commercials, Digital platforms and other marketing initiatives.

Speaking at the occasion, Boman Irani, Actor and Family Brand Ambassador, Kurkure said, “I have always enjoyed being a part of the Kurkure brand campaigns. The institution of family and snacking are an integral part of being Indian and Kurkure - the brand brings that alive in amazing ways. I am extremely excited to board the Kurkure Family Express. It promises to be a fun filled journey and an unforgettable experience.”

Film Director, Meghna Gulzar, who also boarded the train from Mumbai said, “Trains journeys are all about being together, fun, laughter, conversations and of course, a food extravaganza. But more importantly, they are about slowing down, getting time to enjoy with one's family, catching up on each other's lives and rediscovering lost conversations. The Kurkure Family Express is a brilliant concept to help families enjoy the journey rather than just reach the destination.”

Kurkure recently introduced 15 new snack offerings including regionals flavours such as Solid Masti Masala and Chiwda Mix for the West. The full portfolio will now be available in 150 different pack offerings to cater the diversity in palettes, size preferences and budgets of Indian consumers.
 

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