Brands
Shaadi.com sends Instagram comment section strangers to IPL match
Mumbai: In a twist worthy of the most thrilling T20 games, a self proclaimed cricketing fan and lover boy, Parth (@parthmadrid), has scored big time in the comment section of Shaadi.com!
During the ongoing MI Vs CSK IPL clash, Parth displayed his knack for the game but also on the grounds of romance! With his creative match updates, he bowled over the heart of fellow cricket lover Simra (@simraissime_). Parth’s witty banter earned him runs in the comment section and secured him the coveted title of ‘Man of the Match’ on the internet!
It all started on 14 April, during the fiery showdown between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Simra, feeling bowled over by the excitement of the match, expressed her frustration about not having a partner to watch the match and the rest, as they say, is history in the making.
Parth and Simra’s match made in cricketing heaven is a testament to the fact that love can be found in the most unexpected places, even amidst the chaos of the IPL!
His comments caught Anupam Mittal’s (CEO & founder of Shaadi.com) attention too and here’s how the super shark reacted:
Single ladke har App ko @ShaadiDotCom bana sakte hain https://t.co/HqflcXf6HO
— Anupam Mittal (@AnupamMittal) April 16, 2024
Everyone on the internet picked this up and talked about how CSK won the match but this guy won the trophy in Shaadi.com’s comment section –
https://t.co/7U0EwDQsaQ ke comments section me aisa commentry karke impress karne wala ek ladka toh main bhi deserve karti hoon https://t.co/3JwmtrGJaY
— Pallavi ♡ (@Memesaddicted_) April 15, 2024
With the entire social media batting for Parth, Shaadi.com decided to bowl them a googly by gifting the two strangers tickets to catch an IPL match together. Not stopping there, they also handed Parth a Shaadi.com-certified Green Flag Cap, declaring him a verified Green Flag player!
Brands
Zee partners L’Oréal Paris on multi-language Glycolic Gloss campaign
Brand films and show integrations target Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and Bangla viewers
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has partnered with L’Oréal Paris to roll out a multi-regional advertising campaign for the Glycolic Gloss haircare range, leaning on regional storytelling and trusted television celebrities to drive belief and recall.
The campaign spans four bespoke brand films and contextual integrations across Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and Bangla markets. At its core is a simple consumer insight: Indian audiences are more likely to trust visible results validated by others than abstract product claims.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises head of advertisement revenue, broadcast and digital Laxmi Shetty, said brands are increasingly seeking relevance and credibility alongside reach. She said the campaign demonstrates how regional “dilfluencers” can turn product claims into “visible, validated experiences” by embedding brands within authentic storytelling across platforms.
To that end, Zee has deployed its roster of regional “dilfluencers”: familiar faces from leading fiction channels, to anchor the films. The celebrities share first-hand experiences with the Glycolic Gloss range, framing shine and smoothness as instantly noticeable and socially affirmed rather than promised.
WPP Media president, client solutions, South Asia Shekhar Banerjee, said the campaign was designed as a platform-first, integration-led solution that balances scale with attention. Aligning the brand with Zee’s premium content and trusted talent, he said, helped push impact beyond visibility towards sustained brand trust.
Beyond standalone films, the campaign extends into contextual integrations within top-rated fiction shows airing through January and February 2026. These in-show moments are designed to embed the product into everyday narratives without disrupting viewer engagement.
L’Oréal Paris India general manager Dario Zizzi, said the renewed partnership reflects the brand’s focus on engaging India’s diverse consumer base through local languages and culturally resonant narratives. He added that integrating the Glycolic Gloss range into Zee’s regional content allows the ‘Gloss Ki Guarantee’ proposition to connect with women’s lived experiences across markets.
The initiative will run across Zee’s linear television network and its OTT platform, Zee5, combining mass reach with digital amplification. For L’Oréal Paris, the strategy reflects a deliberate move away from one-size-fits-all communication towards locally resonant messaging tailored to language, culture and viewing habits.
Media planners involved in the campaign say the approach underscores a broader shift in beauty advertising, where scale is increasingly paired with credibility and contextual relevance. By aligning with premium content ecosystems and well-known regional talent, the Glycolic Gloss campaign aims to translate visibility into sustained brand trust.
