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SUGAR Cosmetics unveils star-studded Pujo TVC
Mumbai: SUGAR Cosmetics, one of India’s leading omnichannel beauty companies and a cult favorite amongst Gen Z and Millennial consumers is set to mark the festive season with a heartwarming TVC featuring the Bengali superstar, Prosenjit Chatterjee along with actors Tonni Laha Roy, Diya Mukherjee, and Aratrika Maity.
In this captivating narrative, Prosenjit extends a unique opportunity to his fans to meet him this Pujo season, adding an extra dash of excitement to the celebrations. The TV Commercial will be aired statewide across leading Bengali prime television channels. This is being amplified across mainstream digital, social media channels, and retail touchpoints.
The campaign is a mesmerizing spectacle that unfolds against the backdrop of a beautifully lit Goddess idol, uniting people in the spirit of celebration. As the luminous goddess casts her radiant glow, a young woman stands before a mirror, becoming a canvas for the artistry of SUGAR Cosmetics. Then, in a spellbinding twist, the charismatic Prosenjit Chatterjee makes a grand entrance, bearing SUGAR Cosmetics goodie bags. The crowd gathers around him, captivated, as he generously distributes these treasures to the elated ladies. In the TVC, Prosenjit Chatterjee also invites viewers to participate in an exciting opportunity, stating, “Just give a missed call on the number, and you can get the chance to meet me on Ashtami and receive exciting gifts from SUGAR.’’
Excited about the commercial, Chatterjee added, ‘Collaborating with SUGAR Cosmetics for this Pujo TVC has been nothing short of enchanting. The campaign truly encapsulates the essence of Pujo celebrations in every Bengali household. I eagerly await meeting my beloved fans and revel in the festive spirit together. Sharod Praate SUGAR-er Sathe!’
Commenting on the launch of the TV commercial, Kaushik Mukherjee, Co-Founder & COO of SUGAR Cosmetics said, ‘This TVC is an embodiment of the vivacious Pujo celebrations with your loved ones. Having everyone’s beloved Prosenjit Chatterjee as part of this campaign is an absolute thrill. With this campaign, we want to reach out to every woman who believes in effortless beauty. SUGAR Cosmetics aspires to make this festive season an extraordinary delight for all.”
If you are an ardent fan of Prosenjit Chatterjee, then give a miss call on 9099186666 and stand a chance to meet him. SUGAR Cosmetics’ presence on social media platforms has been growing and evolving at a tremendous speed, with the brand recently hitting 2.8M+ followers on Instagram. The brand’s YouTube page has also had a huge growth spurt this year reaching a whopping 1.6M+ subscribers and Twitter on the other hand stands strong at 44.3K+.
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VML India lands two finalist spots at Cairns Hatchlings 2026
The Mumbai agency is back in Australia with two teams, a UN brief and 24 hours to impress
MUMBAI: VML India is heading to Australia again. The Mumbai-based creative agency has secured two finalist spots at the Cairns Hatchlings 2026 competition, one in the Audio category and one in Design, making it the only Indian agency to have reached the finals in both editions of the contest since its launch in 2025.
Four people will make the trip. Senior copywriter Shilpi Dey and senior art director Raj Thakkar will compete in Audio. Art directors Shabbir and Shruti Negi will go head-to-head with the world’s best in Design. The finals take place at the Cairns Convention Centre from 13th May, culminating in an awards ceremony on 15th May.
The work that got them there is worth examining. For the Audio category, Dey and Thakkar tackled a brief for LIVE LIKE MMAD with a campaign called Inner Voice, Interrupted. Using spatial audio techniques, the campaign recreates the overwhelming self-doubt that descends after a long workday, physically panning negative thoughts left and right before cutting the noise entirely to reveal a confident inner voice. Strategically targeted at commuters via Spotify during evening rush hours, the campaign reframes the hours after work as an opportunity for personal growth and charitable action.
For the Design category, Shabbir and Negi worked on a brief for Canteen’s Bandanna Day, a campaign highlighting how cancer pushes teenagers out of their own defining moments. Using a pixelated design language to create stark contrast between a blurred world of isolation and a focused world of connection, the campaign, titled The Flipside of Cancer, shows teenagers fading into the background of birthdays, skateparks and school proms. As a Canteen bandanna appears, the blur flips and the teenager snaps back into sharp focus.
Kalpesh Patankar, group chief creative officer of VML India, made no attempt to disguise his satisfaction. “We are immensely proud to see our teams consistently excel on the Cairns Hatchlings platform since its inception,” he said. “They have masterfully tackled challenging briefs across diverse categories, demonstrating both layered storytelling and a unique creative approach. This exceptional teamwork is truly inspiring.”
Dey and Thakkar, returning to the finals after last year’s run, were candid about the demands of the audio medium. “It’s one of the most demanding mediums, where we only have a few seconds to capture a listener’s world with sound alone, so absolute clarity is essential,” they said. “The true measure of creative work is its ability to create positive change, and our audio submission was made to help those who need it most while encouraging people to silence the inner voices that hold them back.”
Shabbir and Negi, competing in Design for the first time, described the experience as “a completely different beast.” “We see it as an opportunity to showcase our expertise, raise the bar, and challenge ourselves in new ways, while also learning from creative minds from across the globe,” they said.
In Australia, the four finalists will face a live 24-hour brief from the United Nations before presenting in a live pitch session. Twenty-four hours, one brief, one shot. VML India has been here before. It knows exactly what is at stake.
