She is best remembered as the “Ghar Se Nikalte Hi” girl, opposite Jugal Hansraj in the film Papa Kahte Hain. However, destiny had other plans for Mayoori Kango.
Mayoori Kango made her acting debut with the 1995 film Naseem, where she played the lead role. She was still a school student then. (Image: Facebook)
However, it was her second film Papa Kehte Hai (1996) that made her a household name, especially the song Ghar Se Nikalte Hi. (Image: Facebook)
Mayoori went on to be a part of films such as Betaabi, Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet, Badal, and Jeetenge Hum. (Image: Facebook)
She even acted in a few television shows such as Dollar Bahu, Kkusum, and Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat. (Image: Facebook)
Mayoori married an NRI Aditya Dhillon in 2003, following which she moved to the US. Thereafter, she got an MBA in marketing and finance from Baruch College Zicklin School of Business. Interestingly, Mayoori had got admission into IIT Kanpur; but she chose to follow her passion for acting. (Image: Instagram)
She began her corporate career as an Associate Media Manager at 360i, and then moved to Resolution Media (an Omnicom Media Group company) as Supervisor, Advertising Solutions. Later, Digitas appointed her as Associate Director, Media. She then joined Zenith as Chief Digital Officer, before moving to Performics as Managing Director. (Image: LinkedIn)
After leaving Performics in March 2019, Mayuri joined Google as Head of Industry – Agency Partnership. She then became Google’s Industry Head for AI, Martech, and Media Solutions. (Image: LinkedIn)
Mayuri has rejoined Publicis Groupe in August 2025. In a note, she shared, “In this role, I’ll be partnering with the PGD global team to shape our global solutions and services across media, tech, and digital — while also stepping up our AI practice. Having seen firsthand how AI is transforming the way we work, create, and connect, I’m especially excited about harnessing its potential to reimagine the future of marketing and media. I’ll also be wearing a second hat as CEO for our India Delivery Center, where I’m looking forward to working with our talented teams to push boundaries, innovate, and create meaningful impact for Publicis clients worldwide.” (File Photo)
