When a creator known for her razor-sharp humour sits across from one of Indian cricket’s most iconic voices, you know something interesting is about to unfold. Black & White Ginger Ale clearly understood this assignment, pairing Sakshi Shivdasani and Ravi Shastri for a campaign that celebrates the magic of “unexpected duos.” And yes — it’s as delightfully chaotic as you’d imagine.
The film kicks off with Sakshi asking the question the entire internet has been silently screaming for years: “Do you even know you’re a meme?” Shastri, in peak Shastri form, hits back with the kind of swagger only a man who has outlived multiple meme cycles can possess. The tone is set — playful, irreverent, and surprisingly honest.
Stadium drama vs social media
The conversation rolls into a hilarious and oddly insightful comparison of their worlds. Shastri breaks down the intensity of a roaring cricket stadium, the pressure cooker moments, the spotlight that doesn’t blink. Sakshi counters with the relentless criticism, unsolicited opinions, and daily judgement that creators face online.
It’s a clever contrast — the visceral energy of live sport versus the always-on scrutiny of the internet. Which one is tougher? The jury’s out, but the debate is thoroughly entertaining.
Ravi Shastri’s one-liners
What elevates the banter is Shastri slipping into philosopher mode — in between roasts and punchlines — as he talks about emotional discipline, public perception, and handling pressure. It’s the kind of advice that sounds like it should be framed on a bar wall somewhere.
Sakshi brings the conversation back to the digital battlefield, speaking with refreshing honesty about vulnerability, hate comments, and the mental stamina creators are expected to have. It’s raw without losing the humour, and funny without losing the truth.
A campaign built on opposites and authenticity
At its core, Black & White Ginger Ale’s new campaign thrives on contrast. A seasoned cricket commentator meets a social media firecracker — and instead of clashing, they create a spark that feels both culturally relevant and genuinely entertaining.
Their dynamic makes a case for why unusual pairings work in advertising: they force new conversations, break stereotyping, and deliver unpredictability that audiences crave.
This campaign gets it right
What makes the ad click is its clever blend of meme culture, creator candor, and Ravi Shastri’s legendary deadpan swagger. The internet loves authenticity with a twist — and this campaign delivers exactly that.
Black & White Ginger Ale has managed to bottle lightning, creating a moment that feels both fresh and completely inevitable: of course, Sakshi Shivdasani would roast Ravi Shastri. Of course he would roast her back. And the internet is loving every second of it.
If the goal was to spark conversation, this unexpected duo just hit it out of the park.