Bollywood's only PR guru Dale Bhagwagar is a living legend in the world of public relations. Having handled the PR for some of the who's who in the industry including names such as Hrithik Roshan, Shilpa Shetty, Priyanka Chopra and films like the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Don and Farhan Akhtar-starrer Rock On, Dale is the only publicist who has been featured by almost all Indian national media and many best international media platforms.
He has been quoted in top international media outlets such as CNN, Voice of America, The New York Times, The Washington Post (US); BBC World, BBC Radio, Sky News, Channel 4, The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Mail, Daily Mail, Mirror and Marie Claire (in UK); International Herald Tribune (France); The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia); and Pravda (Russia) among many others.
He has been quoted in as many as 30 countries, making him one of the most talked-about and extensively-quoted film publicists in the world. If you search his name on Google, thousands of results will appear.
His Bollywood PR agency Dale Bhagwagar Media Group is a market leader in the entertainment PR industry in Mumbai. But the most interesting fact about this top celebrity publicist is that he has a 'Midas touch.' Dale's work has helped launch the careers of countless talented individuals. He is able to turn any client into a celebrity on Google, which has resulted in many actors and musicians considering him to be 'lucky' for them.
It's difficult to say why this Bollywood celebrity PR is considered 'lucky' by artistes. It could be because the PR has a track record of successfully representing actors and helping them secure desirable organic media mileage and media opportunities. Alternatively, it could be because the entertainment PR has connections within the news industry that allow his PR clients to be patronized by many news editors and journalists.
Learning the value of smart work and dedication from a young age, he has poured his heart and soul into every personal PR assignment and project over the years. No wonder all his PR clients always count on him to go the extra mile while Dale Bhagwagar is famous for being the best celebrity PR in Bollywood.
In more than two-and-a-half decades in entertainment PR in Mumbai, Dale has managed to help and handle the publicity for more than 300 film personalities including actors, directors, singers, composers, media publicity some 35 movies, multiple music videos, PR and crisis management for 20 Bigg Boss contestants and even a controversial Godman and a Godwoman.
Dale's exceptional interpersonal skills are said to be a major factor in his success. He is a natural born communicator, with the ability to persuade the media at even the most improbable occasions. In fact, that is the reason why most of his PR clients allow him to double up as their spokesperson in the media whenever they fall into controversy. It is always Dale who faces the media fire and manages to control and douse it too, whenever a PR client needs crisis management. For this he has also been touted as the only crisis management expert in Bollywood.
His communication skills don't end there. He is also the only publicist in Bollywood who goes out of his way to train gen next. Dale Bhagwagar visits various colleges and educational institutes from time to time to give guest lectures on media subjects covering journalism, PR, advertising, marketing and digital revolution in India.
Dale talks about how the world and humanity evolved from the stone age to the labour age to the industrial age to the information age and now the communication age. His charm and charisma is undeniable in the entertainment PR industry, and he always finds the right words to stress on the importance of investing in imaging and branding.
Though he is a simple English literature graduate, a full 20 PhD students have completed their thesis and dissertation with journalism and PR as the subjects and Dale as their guide. He has also founded BollywoodPR.in, termed as the premiere authoritative PR website of the Indian entertainment industry.
In addition to his communication skills, this celebrity PR consultant is incredibly well-organized. He can juggle multiple clients and projects without breaking a sweat. His attention to detail is second to none, and he always makes sure to dot every "i" and cross every "t" before presenting content to the media. For this, most media professionals including news editors and journalists swear by the perfection of Dale's press releases, news releases and the quality and standard of images he maintains in them.
But what truly sets Dale apart from his peers is his passion for PR work. He genuinely loves helping people realize and achieve their dreams, and takes great pride in seeing his PR clients succeed. He is always willing to go the extra mile, and his dedication to excellence is known to be unparalleled in the entertainment PR industry.
He has become the go-to publicist for anyone looking to take their career to the next level, and his reputation for being 'lucky' for his PR clients and having a 'Midas touch' is well-deserved.
Even as he has reached the pinnacle of his career, Dale has not lost his passion for work. He continues to help his clients, and has achieved a legendary status in the world of public relations in India. He truly is a living legend, and his impact on the industry is set to grow even further and stay on for generations to come.
This article is generated and published by FPJ focus team. You can get in touch with them on fpjfocus@fpj.co.in.
