MUMBAI:  Celebrity faces have always added flavor to PepsiCo marquee brand Lay’s. From cricketers to actors, all have lent their charm to sell the bag of snacks.

The latest to enter the bandwagon is Ranbir Kapoor. The new campaign will follow Lay’s advertising trend which has always been about youth and moments of friendship. The actor was chosen as the brand thinks he fits in perfectly with its persona of youthful energy & international appeal that continues to grow in the minds of consumers.

PepsiCo India western category food category director Gaurav Mehta said, “We are proud to associate with Ranbir Kapoor who truly reflects the modern, aspirational and youthful persona of the Lay’s brand and its consumers. As an individual who seeks joy and magic in the ordinary, spontaneous moments of life, Ranbir is also a genuine embodiment of the brand philosophy of ‘Pal Banaye Magical’. We believe that this association with Ranbir will enable us to take our brand philosophy to new heights as we expand our reach to India’s youth. We look forward to a great new year and are confident that this partnership will be mutually rewarding.” The new face of Lay’s Ranbir Kapoor said, “Lay’s is one of the brands I have grown up with! It is such a popular & universally loved brand and I am excited to be associated with Lay’s. As a brand, Lay’s stands for youthfulness & spontaneity and seeking simple joys in life’s ordinary moments. Lay’s belief of ‘Pal Banaye Magical’, which has always celebrated the joy in life’s little moments - is something I can identify with and I genuinely believe that many a magical moment is hidden in life’s ordinary, spontaneous moments. I am excited to work with the brand and look forward to a great journey ahead.”

While Ranbir becomes the face of the new campaign, actor Saif Ali Khan will continue to endorse Lay’s.