MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel platform, has launched a heartfelt brand film featuring Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to commemorate its 25-year journey in the Indian travel space. The campaign celebrates how travel has transformed in the country, while spotlighting MakeMyTrip’s integral role in that evolution.
From Digital Beginnings to Industry Pioneer
Founded in April 2000, MakeMyTrip entered a market where online travel bookings were still a novelty. At the time, low internet penetration and scepticism towards digital payments posed significant challenges. Yet, MakeMyTrip remained committed to its vision—simplifying travel planning through technology.
Today, the platform has grown into a powerhouse, serving over 80 million lifetime customers, racking up more than 490 million app downloads, and processing around 230 transactions per minute across its brands—MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and redBus.
A Journey Through Time—Told by Alia & Ranveer
The brand film showcases Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane. From planning vacations in childhood to booking through cyber cafes and eventually via mobile apps, the film reflects how MakeMyTrip has been a constant companion across generations of Indian travellers.
In a humorous and futuristic twist, the duo even imagines what travel might look like 25 years from now—perhaps even a trip to Mars, booked through MakeMyTrip.
The Changing Face of Indian Travel
With growing digital adoption and enhanced travel infrastructure, Indians are travelling more frequently and confidently than ever before. Whether it’s drivecations, luxury escapes, long weekend breaks, or cross-border adventures, travel has shifted from being an occasional indulgence to a regular lifestyle activity.
MakeMyTrip has kept pace with these changes by expanding its services to include:
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Flight and hotel bookings
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Holiday packages and alternative accommodations
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Rail and bus ticketing
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Taxi and airport transfers
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Forex services, visa assistance, and travel insurance
Looking Ahead: Innovation & Customer-Centricity
Rajesh Magow, Co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, shared the brand’s outlook:
“Our 25-year journey has been shaped by an unwavering commitment to customer-centricity, delivering value to our partners, and staying true to our vision of making travel simpler, smarter, and seamless. This milestone isn’t just ours—it belongs to every traveller who has placed their trust in us, every partner who has grown alongside us, and every team member who has shaped our journey. As we look ahead, our commitment remains stronger than ever—to push boundaries, drive innovation, and create even more enriching travel experiences. For us, this is just the beginning, and the best is yet to come.”
