Back in the 80s and 90s, television advertisements meant a lot more than they do today. And even now, a glimpse of those popular ads can make many hailing from that generation nostalgic. Which is exactly what happened when a picture of a painting, featuring 40 most famous Indian advertisements, went viral on social media. ALSO READ | Netizens are busy taking part in #VacuumChallenge and it’s quite scary However, there was a catch. The ads were strategically hidden in the painting and were not very easy to spot, leaving many scratching their heads, struggling to find all 40. "This painting has 40 best Indian ads hidden, including all the classics. Lovely little trip for the nostalgia lovers. Have fun. And reward yourself with some jalebis when done. Kyonki Surf ki kharidari mein hi samajhdaari hai," tweeted a user while sharing the viral picture. How many can you spot? This painting has 40 best Indian ads hidden, including all the classics. Lovely little trip for the nostalgia lovers. Have fun. And reward yourself with some jalebis when done. Kyonki Surf ki kharidari mein hi samajhdaari hai. :) pic.twitter.com/XCQkUHdbxo — Vaibhav Vishal (@ofnosurnamefame) May 31, 2019 While many struggled to find all the classic advertisements hidden in the painting, others were clearly left nostalgic. Here are some of the many reactions to the viral picture: This is done so well! Thoroughly enjoyed doing this — Upasana (@Upasana_M) June 2, 2019 This picture brings back so many happy memories. Such a treat for the eyes & senses. The very best of Indian advertising. Finally cracked all 40 with help from all my folks.oh what a feeling 🤩 United us then, unite us even now. Such nostalgia ❤️#Advertising #Ads #IndianAds — MallikaG (@gaurmallika) June 1, 2019 Can we get a bitter zoomed picture? I found like 5 but no luck with the rest! — parultambe (@parultambe) June 1, 2019 Fevicol fishing & Amul girl took me to those days — Lipsa Mishra (@LipsaMishra10) June 1, 2019 Some real gems of Ads from the past here. Really cool! — TR Ramachandran (@trramach) June 1, 2019 Best TV ads in one frame.#Advertising — Shailendra Patil (@Shailendra_P91) June 1, 2019 While the source of the image is not confirmed, according to a Twitter user, who commented on the post, the painting was drawn by a team of five - Sandeep Sawant, Hitesh Shah, Arun Udmale, Subodh and Pavan - from BBDO India and was showcased at an event called ZeeMELT. 40 memorable Indian ads. Can you find them all? Answer: Includes a note to the organizers of #ZeeMELT (@readytomelt) where this was displayed offline. Credit for the art: Sandeep Sawant, Hitesh Shah, Arun Udmale, Subodh and Pavan, from BBDO India pic.twitter.com/btFLPccN1E — Karthik (@beastoftraal) June 1, 2019
