The Shik Shik Shik Paatu’ – a musical by Santhosh Narayanan ft. Dhee !

This International Coffee Day, Tata Coffee Grand celebrates Tamil Nadu’s Grand mornings with ‘The Shik Shik Shik Paatu’ – a musical by Santhosh Narayanan ft. Dhee

The musical duo comes together to capture the authentic flavor of Tamil Nadu’s mornings and coffee culture with a new coffee anthem

Chennai, 1st Oct’24 – Tata Coffee Grand, the packaged coffee brand from the house of Tata Consumer Products, pays ode to the rich culture and deep - rooted coffee heritage of Tamil Nadu by unveiling a new musical campaign on International Coffee Day. The new coffee anthem – ‘The Shik Shik Shik Paatu’ is created by the celebrated Tamil composer Santhosh Narayanan featuring Dhee’s captivating vocals which bring alive the grand mornings of Tamil Nadu in all its glory.

The musical, brought to life by Lowe Lintas Bangalore, celebrates the authentic sights and smells of Tamil Nadu’s mornings across various landscapes that make each day truly grand!  The rhythmic splash of water in courtyards, the drawing of kolam, the distinctive chime of bharatanatyam anklets and thandatti earrings, the fishermen chants in the morning breeze, are all woven together melodiously, set to the beat of ‘Shik Shik Shik’ - the sound of Tata Coffee Grand. This groovy anthem invokes Tamil Nadu’s unmatched love for its morning cup of coffee.

The anthem blends together the rhythmic brilliance of Santhosh Narayanan’s composition with the uniquely powerful vocals of Dhee, marking their first collaboration with Tata Coffee.

This contemporary take on Tamil Nadu’s authentic way of life is sure to be a treat for all lovers of music and coffee!

Talking about ‘The Shik Shik Shik Paatu’, Puneet Das, President - Packaged Beverages, India & South Asia, Tata Consumer Products, stated, "We are thrilled to partner with the iconic duo of Santhosh Narayanan and Dhee to bring forth this captivating coffee anthem, a melodious celebration of Tamil Nadu's enduring love affair with its coffee. Music has the power to convey emotions and narrate stories, making this collaboration an innovatively impactful one to pay tribute to a state where every day feels like ‘Coffee Day’. An ode to a culture, its people, and their deep passion for their morning cup of coffee!

This memorable musical anthem is built around the signature 'SHIK SHIK SHIK,' sound of Tata Coffee Grand viz the sound of the flavor locked decoction crystals that is created by shaking the coffee pack. Through music and memorable local visuals, we pay homage to a culture where every morning is fueled by Coffee. With Santhosh Narayanan’s soulful music and Dhee’s brilliant voice, we believe this song will stir the hearts of coffee fans across the region!" he further added.

Dhee shares her excitement at the launch, stating, "This was my first-ever brand partnership, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! I absolutely love how the song turned out, especially how it celebrates Tamil Nadu’s rich culture, sounds, and deep-rooted love for coffee. That connection is really special to me. I hope everyone enjoys listening to it as much as I enjoyed creating all the ‘Shik Shik Shik’ moments!"

Santhosh Narayanan adds, "Creating this song for Tata Coffee Grand was an absolute joy! I especially loved weaving together the unique morning sounds of Tamil Nadu into one track. For me, it’s a true celebration of our culture, with coffee at the heart of it. I hope people fall in love with all the ‘Shik Shik Shiks’ and ‘Thilladis’ and keep playing it on repeat!"

Here is the link to the video - https://youtu.be/ZUDRpVir8bE?si=H_4yPmWUa3ieRJfT

About Tata Consumer Products Limited

Tata Consumer Products Limited is a focused consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella. The Company’s portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. Tata Consumer Products is the 2nd largest branded tea company in the world. Its key beverage brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Organic India, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper+ and Tata Gluco+. Its food portfolio includes brands such as Tata Salt, Tata Sampann, Tata Soulful, Ching’s Secret and Smith & Jones. In India, Tata Consumer Products has a reach of over 263 million households, giving it an unparalleled ability to leverage the Tata brand in consumer products. The Company has a consolidated annual turnover of ~Rs. 15,206 Crs with operations in India and International markets.

For more information, please visit www.tataconsumer.com

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