Pedigree and Whiskas partner with Sonali Bendre’s ‘The Happy Pawdcast’ Season 2

New Delhi: Mars Incorporated, through its pet care brands Pedigree and Whiskas, has partnered with the second season of The Happy Pawdcast, hosted by actor and authorSonali Bendrealongside her pet, Icy Behl.

Billed as India’s first large-format podcast dedicated to pet well-being, The Happy Pawdcast brings together celebrities and experts for conversations on pet care, nutrition, and the emotional bond between pets and their owners. 

Season two continues to explore these themes through discussions that blend humour and empathy, with guests including Amala Akkineni, Salil Murthy, Rohan Joshi, Remo D’Souza, Diana Penty, Kubbra Sait, Karan Wahi, and Tusshar Kapoor.

The third episode features Salil Murthy, Managing Director of Mars Petcare India, and Amala Akkineni, Founder of Blue Cross of Hyderabad. Murthy discusses the company’s focus on addressing the pet nutrition gap and the benefits of pet companionship for mental well-being. 

Akkineni offers insights from her experience with animal welfare, pointing to malnutrition among rescued animals and the role of organisations such as Blue Cross in improving conditions. Both stress the importance of responsible adoption and the therapeutic impact of the human–animal bond.

Reflecting on the show’s growth, Sonali Bendre said, “When we started ‘The Happy Pawdcast’, I honestly didn’t expect Season 1 to resonate the way it did. What I loved most was that it wasn’t just cute pet stories, we had real experts, real insights, and conversations that helped people understand their pets better. And that told me we were onto something meaningful. Stepping into Season 2 feels like opening the door to deeper conversations; not just about the joy our pets bring us, but about the responsibility, compassion, and mindfulness that come with being a true pet parent.”

Bendre added, “Working with our trusted partners, the Pedigree® and Whiskas® brands, has helped us take these conversations to a larger community, which is so important to me. This season, every episode reminds me that the bond we share with our pets isn’t just emotional; it’s a commitment rooted in love, empathy, and the willingness to understand them better every single day. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created, and I can’t wait for listeners to feel the heart behind every story we share.”

Salil Murthy, Managing Director, Mars Petcare India, said, “At Mars Petcare, we’re committed to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. With a rich legacy of trusted brands loved by pet parents around the world, we’re excited to engage more deeply with India’s growing pet parenting community. This podcast is a wonderful opportunity for us to share our expertise and connect with passionate pet families across the country.”

Season two of The Happy Pawdcast is available on the RosePod YouTube channel and social media platforms.