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Punjab Kings onboards Dazller as official beauty partner
Mumbai: Punjab Kings, on Friday, announced Dazller as the official beauty partner for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, set to kick off on 22 March. Dazller is the iconic cosmetics brand of Aravind Laboratories, owners of the legacy brand, Eyetex.
The partnership brings a whole new level of boldness factor to the Punjab Kings cheer squad. The fusion between the passion of cricket and the world of Dazller will enhance the vibrancy of the cheer squad. The dazzling range of beauty products, from precision eyeliners to luscious lipsticks, will add to the eye-catching spectacle of style and spirit. This exciting partnership promises to bring an added dimension of glamour and quality to the IPL season, strengthening the brands’ connection with a wide and passionate audience across India.
Aravind Laboratories executive partner Aaditya Hariprasad the driving force behind this partnership expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration. He stated, “Teaming up with the Punjab Kings is a thrilling new chapter for us at Dazller. We’re eager to bring our A-game to the IPL once more, this time with the vibrant and spirited Punjab Kings. We believe this partnership is a perfect blend of beauty and the fierce competitiveness of cricket, promising to deliver unforgettable moments throughout the seasons.”
Welcoming the collaboration, KPH Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd CEO Satish Menon said, “We at Punjab Kings believe in ensuring all the members associated with our franchise reserve the right to demand the best from us. We want our cheer squad to have the opportunity to present their talent with the best resources available to help them perform. We are confident the partnership with Dazller will help our cheer squads raise the enthusiasm of our fans.”
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Lego brings Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Vinicius together
Campaign clocks 314 million views ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz.
MUMBAI: Four legends, one frame and not a single tackle in sight. Lego has pulled off a crossover few thought possible, uniting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in a single campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 only this time, they’re building dreams brick by brick.
Titled “Everyone wants a piece”, the campaign features the quartet assembling a Lego version of the World Cup trophy, before placing miniature versions of themselves atop it, a playful nod to football’s ultimate prize. Shared widely across social media, the ad carries a pointed disclaimer: it is not AI-generated, a subtle but telling signal in an era where even reality is often questioned.
The numbers tell their own story. The campaign has already crossed 314 million views on Instagram across the players’ accounts, with fans hailing it as a rare, almost nostalgic moment particularly for the reunion of Messi and Ronaldo, whose last shared campaign ahead of the 2022 World Cup became one of the platform’s most-liked posts.
Beyond the film, Lego is extending the play with exclusive, player-themed sets tied to each of the four stars, part of a broader football-led programme designed to ride the global momentum building towards 2026. The idea, as echoed by the players themselves, leans into the parallels between football and play experimentation, creativity, failure, and triumph.
Messi described the sets as a way to bring on-pitch moments into an imaginative, hands-on world, while Ronaldo called the transformation into a Lego figure a rare honour, blending sport with storytelling. Vinícius, meanwhile, struck a more personal note, recalling childhood moments of building with Lego and framing creativity as a universal language that transcends borders.
The timing is no accident. With the 2026 World Cup set to run from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and featuring an expanded 48-team format, global anticipation is already building. Argentina, led by Messi, will enter as defending champions, adding another layer of intrigue.
For Lego, the campaign does more than celebrate football, it taps into its mythology. Because when icons become figurines and rivalries turn into play, the beautiful game finds a new kind of pitch. one built, quite literally, by hand.
