Mumbai: Mumbai Indians has unveiled its latest campaign, “Fans Nahi Fam,” in creative partnership with Kinnect, paying tribute to the unwavering support of its fanbase and redefining the relationship between the franchise and its followers.
Positioned as more than just a celebration of fandom, the campaign underscores the emotional bond the team shares with the city of Mumbai—built over 18 years of shared moments both on and off the field. Moving beyond traditional narratives of cheering fans, the campaign highlights how supporters are deeply embedded in the team’s journey, reflecting a relationship akin to family.
Spanning films, key visuals, branding, and on-ground activations, “Fans Nahi Fam” shifts the lens from fans supporting a team to a team that belongs to its people. The campaign captures everyday moments—from local train conversations to living room match screenings—emphasising the emotional highs and lows that define this connection.
This year, Mumbai Indians has taken a step further by entering the lives of its supporters, positioning players and the team not as distant icons but as integral parts of everyday experiences, reinforcing the idea of shared identity and belonging.
Neville Shah, CCO, Kinnect, said, “For me, this was personal. MI isn’t a franchise. It’s a family. It’s been this for the last 18 years. And the easiest thing to do is to call our fans family. It’s a lot harder to make them feel like one. Especially when they are as large as ours. We didn’t need to invent how family behaves. You can see it in the way people show up for the team, season after season. So this time, we just had to show it. Not just with films, but through activations, and print and every other medium. This never felt like working on a brand. It felt like working for a team we’ve loved for the past 18 seasons. And ‘Fans Nahi Fam’ is simply an honest reflection of that relationship.”
Chandni Shah, CEO, Kinnect, added: “Mumbai Indians is one of the most iconic franchises in the country, not just for what it has achieved on the field, but also for the kind of love it commands. For us, partnering with a franchise that holds this kind of place in people’s lives is both a privilege and a responsibility. ‘Fans Nahi Fam’ is simply a reflection of that truth.”
