afaqs! Pause - Dhruv Shah, DGM - Digital Marketing, Hiranandani

Dhruv Shah is a dynamic business leader who brings over a decade of business and marketing expertise to his role as the DGM Digital Marketing at Hiranandani. Here’s a little sneak peek into his workday, leadership mantra, and advice to young professionals.

afaqs! Content Team

26 Dec 2025 05:00 IST

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"Create clarity, trust the team, and stay curious"

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The best part of my job is…

The best part of my job is blending creativity with data to build meaningful digital experiences and content in the Real Estate sector. Seeing insights translate into impactful campaigns and measurable business growth makes the work both exciting and deeply rewarding.

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My leadership mantra

Create clarity, trust the team, and stay curious. I believe in empowering people with the right direction and freedom, encouraging experimentation/innovation, and self - learning continuously in an evolving digital landscape in the Real Estate industry.

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In an alternate timeline I would have been

In an alternate timeline, I would have been a travel storyteller or a Pro-E-sports Gamer—exploring new places & perspectives and following my interests and improving skills.

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Books/movies/shows I re-read and re-watch

Movies which have influenced me are ‘The Social Network’, ‘Moneyball’, ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ purely because It shows perspectives on Brand Building & long term strategy.

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How I recharge on weekends

Spending time with family, catching up with friends, binge watching a good series or a weekend stay to reset and recharge.

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A recent ad campaign I liked

I liked Adani Group’s ‘Hum Karke Dikhate Hain’ brand film for its bold storytelling and fulfilling narrative. It reframed the brand’s essence beyond products, creating emotional resonance and long-term trust — something real estate brands can emulate by connecting vision with lived experiences.

Dhruv Shah Hiranandani

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