MUMBAI: Zee TV as a channel has always been poised to cater to the middle class. For its latest 25-year celebration refresh, the channel launched a commercial that encapsulates just that.

The ad film portrays a retired government employee, who is afraid of flying in an aircraft, takes a flight for the first time and for a heartwarming reason. Turns out, it is a first for his daughter too as the captain in charge of the same aircraft.

Conceptualised by Publicis India, the film delivers the message, ‘The great Indian middle class is truly taking charge and rewriting the rules of their destiny.’

During the launch of the film, ZEEL domestic broadcast business CEO Punit Misra shared that the entire team became teary eyed when the film was shown to them.

The TVC was created in 2 months. Sharing his experience of working with Zee for this particular ad film, Publicis India managing director and CCO Bobby Pawar mentions, "Zee TV is not just the pioneer of entertainment but it is an insider to everyone's home and a part of their family. The characters become a part of the viewers life after a period of time and have built the notion of 'Jo Khud Se Jeet Jata hai’ ( overcoming your inner battles). The story is about people who outdo themselves, their circumstances and the society to champion themselves at the end of the day."

The campaigns talks about two things: the unconditional love of a father and about a woman who achieves her dream with her father's support, despite the challenges.

ZEEL CMO Pratyusha Agarwal said, “ We wanted something that would be iconic for 100 years, which was truly delivered. Zee TV is not about the borrowed glory it's about the common story.”