Ad Campaigns
Lava partners with Gautam Gambhir to launch Blaze X
Mumbai: Lava International Ltd, an Indian mobile handset and technology solutions company, has released a digital film starring cricketer Gautam Gambhir for the launch of its new smartphone Blaze X. The film conceptualised and created by 82.5, an Ogilvy company is laced with humour creating excitement amongst the audiences for the new phone designed and manufactured in India. The campaign #BlazekaCraze aims to celebrate and connect with the fans of Lava Blaze, a series featuring prominent hits like Lava Blaze Curve, Lava Blaze Pro 5G, Lava Blaze 2 5G and Blaze 5G.
The campaign introduces Lava Blaze X, a disruptive new model that offers numerous high-end features at a very affordable price point. The campaign leverages this value proposition and takes a creative leap where people- feeling betrayed by their currently owned phones when compared to Blaze X resort to violently breaking them.
Gautam Gambhir comes across as a very apt choice for the campaign as he is known for his aggressive demeanor and an upfront on-field persona. It perfectly symbolizes what Blaze X stands for – the undisputed champion of its segment.
The film unfolds in two parts – the first segment introduces Gambhir in an unusual temperament creating inquisitiveness amongst the viewers. The second segment reveals the features of the new Lava Blaze X which is brand’s latest offering to the Blaze fans.
Commenting on the launch, Lava International Ltd marketing head Puravansh Maitreya said, “The thought behind the campaign ‘Blaze ka Craze’ was to connect with the young audience of Blaze series and introduce a product that is powerful, great looking and a true value for money. The film rightly captures the excitement amongst the fans for the new Blaze X. I am grateful to Gautam for his support to Lava and the fans of Blaze series.”
Commenting on the campaign president – North & East, Chandana Agarwal said, “Lava is all set to change expectations from a phone, Blaze X is a perfect demonstration of this ambition, Gautam Gambhir, an epitome of discipline and prescriptive behavior is used bring alive the impact of this craze.”
82.5 communication chief creative officer Anuraag Khandelwal said, “It was a perfect collaboratives effort between the client and us to create something clutter breaking for a fantastic product like the Lava Blaze X. We wanted to do something that’ll create conversations and buzz on social, so we went crazy, the passionate people at Lava backed it and Blaze ka Craze cha Gaya!”
Ad Campaigns
Indian Silk House Agencies launches ‘Shubho Smriti’ PoilaBoishakh campaign
Brand celebrates Bengali New Year with stories of 100 women and their saree memories.
MUMBAI: Indian Silk House Agencies has woven a beautiful new story for PoilaBoishakh, one stitched together with memories, emotions, and the timeless elegance of a saree. The leading saree retailer has unveiled ‘Shubho Smriti’, a digital-first campaign that brings together the voices of 100 women sharing their personal celebrations of the Bengali New Year. The campaign highlights how the saree remains an essential thread in these evolving traditions, from daughters gifting their mothers after years of quiet sacrifice to sarees passed down through generations carrying decades of love.
Indian Silk House Agencies CEO Darshan Dudhoria said, “What gives any tradition its relevance over time are the memories people attach to it. For over five decades, we have been closely connected to this cultural fabric. This campaign came from a simple intent to listen to these stories of our customers and bring them together.”
To mark the occasion, the brand has launched a dedicated PoilaBoishakh collection featuring handwoven textiles such as Matka silk and Jamdani, along with classic reds and whites, softer seasonal hues, and brighter options. The collection starts at ₹999 and is now available online and in stores across Eastern India.
By blending cultural nostalgia with contemporary storytelling, Indian Silk House Agencies has created more than just a campaign, it has turned personal memories into a shared celebration of tradition, emotion, and timeless style.
This PoilaBoishakh, the brand reminds us that the most beautiful things in life are often the ones we weave into our own stories, one elegant drape at a time.
