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Dennis Lingo welcomes Ali Fazal as its Brand Ambassador to redefine style
Mumbai: Dennis Lingo, the men’s fashion brand that is part of India’s house of brands, Mensa Brands, has announced its collaboration with the Indian actor and fashion influencer, Ali Fazal. In his role as the brand ambassador and new face of Dennis Lingo, Fazal will embody the brand’s dedication to delivering quality and fashionable clothing to its customers.
Fazal has gained worldwide recognition and admiration for his outstanding performances in Indian and Hollywood films, showcasing his versatility and charisma. His innate sense of style and effortless ability to transition between different roles has garnered him a massive fan following across the country. As the new brand ambassador of Dennis Lingo, Fazal will bring his unique perspective and style to the brand, encouraging customers to embrace their individuality and stay up to date with the latest fashion trends.
“We are excited to welcome Ali Fazal to the Dennis Lingo family,” said Ananth Narayanan, Founder, and CEO of Mensa Brands. “As an accomplished actor and a fashion icon, Ali’s association with Dennis Lingo will add tremendous value to our brand and help us reach out to new audiences. We believe that his personality and charm resonate with our brand values, and we look forward to a fruitful association with him.”
Speaking of his association with Dennis Lingo, Fazal said, “I am thrilled to be associated with Dennis Lingo, a brand that is redefining fashion as we speak. To be able to bring my own sense of style to the brand and help it connect with a larger broader audience is my objective. Fashion is self-expression among other things. Dennis Lingo’s collection subtly reflects that.”
Dennis Lingo founder Romil Jain added, “We are proud to have Ali Fazal as our brand ambassador. His authenticity, versatility, and style are a perfect fit for our brand, and we are confident that his association with us will help us achieve our goal of providing our customers with the latest fashion trends and cater to their changing needs.”
With Fazal on board, the company hopes to strengthen its position in the Indian Men’s fashion industry. The brand will launch a series of campaigns that capture the brands and Ali’s distinct personas. Dennis Lingo outfits are already available on their website, as well as on major e-commerce sites such as Amazon India, Ajio, Flipkart, Myntra, and others.
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Sameer Nair shares heartfelt note as he exits Applause Entertainment
After nine years building the streamer’s content engine, one of India’s best-known TV men is moving on
MUMBAI: Sameer Nair is out. The chief executive of Applause Entertainment, the content studio backed by Kumar Mangalam Birla’s media empire, has announced his departure after nearly nine years at the helm, closing the chapter on one of Indian entertainment’s more quietly consequential careers.
Nair, who built Applause from the ground up in its current avatar, oversaw a slate that spanned Indian originals and international adaptations, threading together a hub-and-spoke business model that partnered with streaming platforms, broadcasters and production houses alike. The results were uneven, as they always are in content, but the ambition was not.
In a post on LinkedIn, Nair was generous to his outgoing patron. He thanked Birla for being an “inspirational boss and a great patron of the arts,” and signed off with a cheerful “Au Revoir” and a promise to remain Applause’s biggest cheerleader. Whether that sentiment survives the next chapter remains to be seen.
No successor has been named. Applause Entertainment did not immediately comment.
Nair built the machine. Now someone else has to run it — and in a streaming market that is simultaneously consolidating and convulsing, that is no small ask.
