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The brand brings alive a playful, culture-led campaign demonstrating how hair protection with Parachute Advansed Gold Coconut Hair Oil helps transform hesitation during Holi into carefree celebration
Mumbai, 02 March 2026: This Holi, Marico Limited, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, unveiled a high‑impact integrated campaign for its iconic Parachute Advansed Gold Coconut Hair Oil, bringing a fresh and contemporary take to the festival of colours. Seamlessly blending cultural resonance, entertainment and holistic hair care, the campaign engaged consumers across multiple touchpoints in various formats. Rooted in the insight that during Holi many instinctively run away from colours, the brand instead makes a powerful call to run towards them, backed by the protection it provides. This thought comes alive in the line: “Na na wali nahi, Nariyal wali Holi.”
A vibrant digital ad film conveying the core insight of the campaign; educative reels featuring dermatologists explaining the science behind hair oiling during Holi; relatable content from lifestyle influencers who underscored its importance in everyday terms; curated Holi starter kits delivered to hundreds of influencers across the country; and a high-octane on ground engagement by creators Prannay Joshi and Sneha Namanandi with real consumers in Mumbai’s hotspot, Marine Drive – every activation reinforced the brand’s central message for Holi: don’t run away from colours; run towards them. Together, these efforts positioned Parachute Advansed Gold Coconut Hair Oil as the essential companion for a carefree celebration, enabling ‘Na Na Wali Nahi, Nariyal Wali Holi’.
The striking digital film, conceptualised by Tonic Worldwide, showcased women running into a vibrant sea of colours, a powerful metaphor for how the brand elevates the Holi experience by encouraging people to embrace Holi hues fearlessly. It captured the spirit of uninhibited beauty and underscored the brand’s promise of giving consumers the courage to immerse themselves fully in life’s most joyful moments.
Commenting on the campaign, Vikram Karwal, Chief Marketing Officer – India, Marico Ltd., said, “Holi is one of India’s most vibrant festivals, yet many hesitate to join in due to concerns about hair damage. For decades, the brand has been trusted across households, and with this campaign we wanted to elevate that tradition into a modern narrative of empowerment. This Holi, the brand nudges consumers to celebrate freely with confidence. Protection, for us, is about unlocking freedom, and this reflects Marico’s commitment to building brands that help consumers live more fully and fearlessly.”
Combining education, humor and a strong cultural insight, the campaign adopted a holistic approach that resonated with young audiences while bringing back the simple, familiar ritual of hair oiling to the forefront.
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