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Asian Paints colours cricket with a sonic six
Rang De India anthem unites 1.4 billion fans in beats, cheers and emotion.
MUMBAI: When the stumps fly and the crowd roars, India doesn’t just watch cricket, it paints the nation in pure, unfiltered feeling. Asian Paints has now given that electric buzz its own soundtrack with the launch of Rang De India (Cricket Anthem), a high-voltage musical tribute that turns every living room into a stadium gallery.
The hook “Rang De – Mohe Jeet Ke Rang Mein Rang De” is the emotional centre stump, a call to drench the country in the colours of victory, pride and shared heartbeat. Composed by Filmfare winner Sameer Uddin and belted out by powerhouse vocalists Sunidhi Chauhan and Vishal Dadlani, the peppy, chest-thumping track captures the rollercoaster rhythm of match days the nail-biting hush before a six, the eruption after a wicket, the all-night chants that echo from gullies to balconies.
As official colour partner of India Home Cricket through its long-standing tie-up with the BCCI, Asian Paints has long painted more than walls; it’s been colouring moods and memories. This anthem takes that philosophy full pitch, blending the brand’s core belief that colour is emotion made visible with the one sport that unites 1.4 billion hearts like nothing else.
The accompanying film sweeps across India’s cricket tapestry, families huddled around TVs, street kids swinging taped bats, grandparents whispering prayers, friends exploding in high-fives. Shot on a grand, colourful canvas in collaboration with creative agency Kinnect, it celebrates fans from every corner, every age, every language proving once again that cricket isn’t just a game; it’s the nation’s loudest, brightest shared palette.
Asian Paints managing director & CEO Amit Syngle put it plainly, “Cricket has a rare and powerful ability to unite India transcending regions, generations, and everyday routines to create moments of shared pride and belief… This anthem is our tribute to the emotions cricket ignites in millions of Indian homes, drawing the nation together, one lyric, one colour, one cheer, one heartbeat at a time.”
Kinnect, chief creative officer Neville Shah added, “For Asian Paints, colour has never been decorative. It’s expressive… It was our way of entering Indian living rooms this cricket season, not as a brand speaking, but as one celebrating the surge of emotion the game brings with it.”
So whether you’re daubing your walls or daubing your face in tricolour, this anthem promises to stick longer than any coat of paint humming in heads long after the final ball is bowled. In a country where cricket runs in the veins, Asian Paints just gave it a killer chorus.
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Glenwalk Lions roar to ASTCL Season 2 title
Sanjay Dutt-owned team defeats Tigers by 4 runs in final after just 10 days’ preparation.
MUMBAI: When the ball met bat in the All Stars Tennis Ball Cricket League final, the Glenwalk Lions didn’t just win, they pounced. Owned by hindi movie heavyweight Sanjay Dutt and Mokksh Sani of Cartel Bros., and led by television star Aamir Ali, the Lions lifted the Season 2 trophy after a thrilling 4-run victory over the Tigers in the grand finale. The 10-team tournament, held from 9 to 14 February 2026, was a week of high-octane action, packed crowds and nail-biting finishes. What makes the Lions’ triumph remarkable? The squad was assembled a mere 10 days before the first ball was bowled yet they displayed remarkable cohesion, grit and flair to outplay nine rivals and claim the crown.
Sanjay Dutt, beaming with pride, said, “Watching the Glenwalk Lions lift the trophy has been an incredibly proud moment. The team showcased resilience, discipline, and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the tournament.”
Glenwalk Lions captain Aamir Ali echoed the sentiment, “This victory is a testament to the hard work and unity of our squad. Every player stepped up when it mattered most, and we are grateful for the unwavering support from our fans.”
Cartel Bros. co-founder Mokksh Sani added, “This victory is more than just a trophy, it represents belief, teamwork and the spirit of the Glenwalk Lions. Watching the team come together with such passion and discipline throughout ASTCL Season 2 has been truly inspiring. We are incredibly proud of what the players, management and supporters have achieved together. This is just the beginning of an even stronger legacy.”
In a format where tennis balls fly fast and fortunes flip quicker than a bad googly, the Lions’ rapid rise from scratch team to champions underlines the raw magic of street-smart cricket. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just someone who appreciates underdog tales, this win proves that sometimes the best stories start with barely enough time to lace up your boots.
