How #FanBannaPadega is essential for the growth of Indian Football 

Banna Padega... Fan Banna Padega

Football is changing in India and they deserve fans

The campaign ‘Fan Banna Padega' was launched by the Indian Super League as a promotional video for the kick-off of its 5th season.

One of the most catchy lines of the video is when the Captain of the Indian Football team, Sunil Chhetri says ‘Ek Din World Cup Khelne Ke Liye Aaj Humme Fan Banna Padega’ (To win World Cup tomorrow, we have to become fans today) - The message conveyed in the promotional video showcases the importance of the support of fans without which the dream of every Indian to see their country competing with footballing giants like Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and France in marquee worldwide footballing tournaments would be highly improbable.

This video has captured the attention of one and all with the presence of Bollywood stars and co-owners of teams in the Indian Super League like Ranbir Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, and John Abraham. The former two-time World Cup winning captain of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is also the co-owner of the Chennaiyin FC is also seen in the video.

Sunil Chhetri's Tweet after the game against Kenya

This campaign garners more attention as it comes after the video put up by Sunil Chhetri requesting fans to come for the matches of the Indian team stating that they would do everything possible to try and reach the level of the big European clubs. He even addresses those who do not believe in Indian football anymore asking them to come for the games and hurl them with shouts and abuses saying maybe one day they might be content with the level of Indian football.

His appeal was supported by the cricketing legend, Sachin Tendulkar, the Captain of the Indian Cricket team, Virat Kohli and India’s tennis sensation, Sania Mirza. This appeal by Chhetri led to a packed stadium in the next game his side played in the Intercontinental Cup where India blanked Kenya 3 – 0. This also marked another feather to Chhetri’s illustrious career as he played his 100th International game for India.Sunil Chettri’s Appeal to fans requesting them for their support

He applauded the fans for their support in the game by putting up a tweet thanking them and saying that his side would give everything on the pitch whenever they play. The Indian team then went on to win the Intercontinental Cup defeating Kenya 2 – 0 in the finals.