Brands
Phoenix Marketcity Chennai set to host city’s first-ever ‘Fake Wedding’ gala
MUMBAI: Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the city’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping, dining, and immersive experiences, is set to host ‘Vows & vogue – the wedding gala’ in association with The Sight Media, bringing a never-seen-before ‘fake wedding’ experience to the city inside the lower ground Central Atrium.
From 26th to 28th September 2025, visitors can step into a three-day extravaganza designed like a real wedding celebration, seamlessly blending fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment under one roof.
The festivities begin with Shaadi Ki Shuruaat, featuring brand showcases, pop-up stalls, mehendi and nail grooming stations, vibrant dance performances, and the exciting king & queen auditions: a hunt for The Wedding Gala’s ‘Royal Couple’. The second day, ‘Shaadi Wala Sangeet,’ raises the tempo with dhol beats, energetic performances, flower showers, makeovers, beauty workshops, fashion and jewellery showcases, lifestyle pop-ups, and contests with hampers in a festive ethnic atmosphere. The grand finale, Shaam-e-Shaadi, closes the gala with karaoke nights, couple performances, and a dazzling ceremony that captures the extravagance of a wedding.
With its unique mix of shopping, entertainment, and shaadi-style celebrations, ‘Vows & vogue – The wedding gala’ promises to be a one-of-a-kind wedding-inspired experience for everyone, from bridal shoppers seeking fresh styles to families and friends looking for joyous festive fun.
Brands
Lotus Herbals unveils HydroActivated sunscreen with high-impact campaign
Harnaaz Sandhu fronts digital push spotlighting breakthrough sun care tech
MUMBAI: Lotus Herbals has rolled out a high-decibel marketing campaign to introduce what it calls India’s first hydro-activated sunscreen, aiming to reshape how consumers think about sun protection.
At the centre of the launch is the Safe Sun HydroActivated Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++, a formulation built on a patent-pending Hydrosome Technology that activates on contact with moisture. Unlike conventional sunscreens that can weaken with sweat, this product is designed to do the opposite, boosting protection when the skin is exposed to water or perspiration.
The campaign is led by Harnaaz Sandhu and is being amplified across OTT platforms, social media and outdoor locations in key metro cities. The brand film takes a light, relatable approach to everyday sunscreen struggles such as uneven application and fading protection, while positioning the new product as a reliable, high-performance alternative for active lifestyles.
Beyond its core technology, the sunscreen features next-generation UV filters and Edelweiss Flower Extract, offering hydration alongside protection. The formula claims up to 10 hours of water resistance and even, all-round defence against sun exposure and tanning, targeting consumers who want both skincare and performance in one product.
Speaking about the launch, Lotus Herbals chairman and managing director Nitin Passi said, “We are excited to launch India’s first sunscreen with hydroactivated technology which is our most innovative product launch. This isn’t just a sunscreen; it’s a technological breakthrough that utilises a novel manufacturing process. We’ve created a product that stays invisible on the skin yet becomes a performance powerhouse when the user is most active.”
Sharing her experience, Lotus Herbals brand ambassador Harnaaz Sandhu said, “I am thrilled to be associated with Lotus Herbals Safe Sun for their new sun protection campaign. In my world, there is no room for shortcuts, and I need functional and reliable products that work as hard as I do. The hydroactivated sunscreen is a game-changer because it blends with my skin and protects me better when I’m pushing my limits.”
The campaign is being distributed across platforms including JioStar connected TV integrations and ZEE5, along with television placements such as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in West Bengal. A large influencer push involving over a thousand creators, along with in-store branding and retail activations, is also part of the rollout.
With a blend of science-led positioning and mass-market storytelling, Lotus Herbals is betting on innovation to stand out in the crowded sun care segment, hoping its moisture-powered promise strikes the right chord with today’s always-on consumers.
