A Carnival that's larger than Life

If there is just one Indian ad that you need to watch this year, for its ability to take the idea 'larger than life', this is it.




Take a bow, Ogilvy Mumbai and Bang Bang Films.

IPL has been extremely lucky as a brand. Many others spend millions on production and TV spends, but this one brand has been able to get amazing films out year after year.

My bet on this film winning multiple awards this year. Your take?

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