MUMBAI: Modaks, melodies, and memories Ganesh Chaturthi is here, and this year International Sunny Cooking Oil is stirring the pot with emotion. The brand has launched a moving three-minute film titled Letter to Bappa, capturing how India welcomes its beloved deity into homes and hearts. The short film traces the journey of a little girl travelling from city bustle to village calm, soaking in the colours, rhythms, and aromas of the festival. It all culminates in her writing a heartfelt note to ‘Bappa’, a letter that becomes the film’s emotional anchor, symbolising the different ways families express devotion.
Food, naturally, plays centre stage. Tying back to Sunny Oil’s proposition Life Aapki, Recipe Aapki, the narrative shows how celebrations come alive around kitchen tables, where festive feasts and everyday meals alike become moments of bonding.
“Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that brings families together, and food is at the centre of every celebration. With our film, we wanted to capture that spirit, the laughter, the togetherness, and the joy of sharing a meal,” said Frigorifico Allana Pvt. Ltd. CEO for consumer products Division Milind Pingle makers of Sunny Oil.
For Alphax co-founder Dorothy Rebello the film was also deeply personal: “The way children see Bappa with wonder and unfiltered love became the heart of the story. We wanted it to feel human, relatable, and rooted in everyday celebrations.”
From the nostalgic making of modaks to the aroma of festive spreads, Sunny positions itself not just as a cooking staple but as part of India’s cultural fabric. The film closes on the brand’s enduring promise: that every festival, every recipe, and every shared meal becomes a memory seasoned with love.