Doodle Mapuls
in the press
Murals, installations, collabs and the people behind them, as covered since 2021.
- 52 features & mentions
- 40+ outlets
- Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025
- 2021–26 five years of press
Highlights
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Forbes
Doodle Mapuls: Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025, The Arts
May 2025
The three founders named in the Arts list of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025.
Also carried by Forbes Thailand
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The Times of India
Team 911 win Red Bull Half Court 2026 National Finals in Chandigarh, seal India berth for world finals
17 May 2026
The Red Bull Half Court 2026 national finals were played on a court painted by Doodle Mapuls.
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Red Bull India
Red Bull Half Court's enduring gift to Chandigarh city
May 2026
How the painted Half Court in Sector 17 stayed on as a gift to Chandigarh.
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Marketech APAC
Renault India unveils 'The New India Frame' art installation at Delhi International Airport
Aug 2025
Renault's 'The New India Frame' installation, hand-painted by the studio at Delhi T3.
Also carried by Medianews4u, Mediabrief, Passionate In Marketing, adobo Magazine
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PR Newswire India
Angel One's 'Cricket Park' sparks strong participation, brings a generation back to the pitch
Apr 2026
Angel One's Cricket Park, with art by Doodle Mapuls.
Also carried by Media Infoline
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The Hindu BrandHub
Waste to Wonder: Street Artists Create a Live Art Installation at Parel Cha Raja Using 45,000 Bottle Caps
Sep 2026
Live art installation built from 45,000 bottle caps for Coca-Cola's Waste to Wonder at Ganpati pandals.
Also carried by The Tribune, UNI India, ThePrint, WebIndia123
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Mid-day
Diving into Mumbaikars' affection for doodle art and its fusion with city pride
May 2024
Mumbai's love for doodle art and how it is crossing into culture and commerce.
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Extra Butter India
Extra Butter Smooth Talks: Featuring Doodle Mapuls
Aug 2024
Q&A with the three founders on street culture, influences and dream collabs.
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Homegrown
A Homegrown Design Collective Is Intersecting Creative Exploration & Culture
Dec 2021
An early interview with the design collective on creative exploration and culture.
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Mid-day
Bollywood's hypebeast update
Aug 2021
The studio's earliest press: Bollywood's hypebeast update.
Read on Mid-day
Behind the headlines
Meet the founders
Doodle Mapuls is Amal Nair, Kirthi Pillai and Yash Shetty: the cofounders behind 400+ walls, festival murals and brand collabs, named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 (The Arts).
- Amal Nair
- Kirthi Pillai
- Yash Shetty
As seen in
Forbes, The Times of India, Red Bull, The Tribune, Mid-day, PR Newswire, Homegrown, Marketech APAC, IFP
All press
2026
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The Hindu (BrandHub) Campaign coverageSponsored / PR30 Sep 2026
Waste to Wonder: Street Artists Create a Live Art Installation at Parel Cha Raja Using 45,000 Bottle Caps (opens in a new tab)
Live art installation built from 45,000 bottle caps for Coca-Cola's Waste to Wonder at Ganpati pandals.
Also carried by The Tribune, UNI India (Business Wire India), ThePrint (ANI Press Releases), WebIndia123
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India CSR Mention25 Sep 2026
CSR: Coca-Cola Foundation, HCCB Strengthen PET Collection at Four Ganpati Locations (opens in a new tab)
Names the 'Waste to Wonder' bottle-cap and label mural made with street artists Doodle Mapuls.
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Renault India (X) Brand & social17 Sep 2026
for a car that's been places, we made a place of its own (opens in a new tab)
Renault India's post: installation created with Doodle Mapuls to welcome the Renault Duster back to India, IGI Airport T3.
Also carried by Renault (LinkedIn)
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SocksXpress (LinkedIn) Brand & social21 Aug 2026
One canvas. A new artist. A whole new world. (opens in a new tab)
Brand announces The Canvas! third drop, a limited-edition sock collab with Doodle Mapuls.
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Ekalavyas Consultancy (LinkedIn) Brand & social3 Jun 2026
#BallArt | Name a prettier court. We'll wait. (opens in a new tab)
Credits 'Team Doodle Mapuls' (Amal, Yash, Kirthi) for the Red Bull Half Court design in Chandigarh.
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The Times of India Mention17 May 2026
Team 911 win Red Bull Half Court 2026 National Finals in Chandigarh, seal India berth for world finals (opens in a new tab)
Credits Doodle Mapuls for the pop-art court; Amal led design, Yash led execution and jerseys.
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The Tribune Mention17 May 2026
Team 911 win Red Bull Half Court 2026 national finals (opens in a new tab)
Says the court was created by Doodle Mapuls and names all three founders.
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Red Bull India Feature / interviewMay 2026
Red Bull Half Court's enduring gift to Chandigarh city (opens in a new tab)
Red Bull's own story on the Sector 17 court designed by Doodle Mapuls.
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PR Newswire India Campaign coverage22 Apr 2026
Angel One's 'Cricket Park' sparks strong participation, brings a generation back to the pitch (opens in a new tab)
Release says Cricket Park in Mumbai was designed by Doodle Mapuls.
Also carried by Media Infoline
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VR Chennai (newsletter) MentionMar 2026
Denim Fest: Customisation Activation x Doodle Mapul (opens in a new tab)
Mall newsletter announces a live denim customisation activation with Doodle Mapuls, 2 to 3 May 2026.
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IFP (Festival) Mention2026
Meet the Artists on IFP Fest Season 16 Stage (opens in a new tab)
Doodle Mapuls listed among the illustrators on the IFP Season 16 stage.
2025
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IFP (Festival) Feature / interviewDec 2025
Know More about Doodle Mapuls (opens in a new tab)
IFP creator profile: 400+ walls, the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia listing and a 50 Hour Design Challenge session at Season 15.
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IFP (Festival) MentionNov 2025
IFP Season 15 schedule (27 Nov) (opens in a new tab)
Festival schedule lists Doodle Mapuls in the 50 Hour Design Challenge session.
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Mad Over Marketing (X) Brand & social23 Aug 2025
Renault just went artsy at Delhi Airport (opens in a new tab)
Marketing news account highlights the Renault x Doodle Mapuls Delhi Airport artwork.
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Marketech APAC Campaign coverage20 Aug 2025
Renault India unveils 'The New India Frame' art installation at Delhi International Airport (opens in a new tab)
Regional (APAC) marketing title on the Renault x Doodle Mapuls artwork at IGI T3.
Also carried by Medianews4u, Mediabrief, Passionate In Marketing, adobo Magazine
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Renault India (X) Brand & social19 Aug 2025
Bonjour India. Namaste France. (opens in a new tab)
Renault India announces the #RenaultRethink art installation at IGI Airport with @DoodleMapuls.
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LBB Bangalore (Instagram, via LinkedIn) Brand & social18 Aug 2025
ARTHAUS X DOODLE MAPULS. Every drop paints a new world. (opens in a new tab)
Third feature in LBB's Arthaus whisky art series, with Doodle Mapuls; seen via a LinkedIn repost.
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ADYPU Newsletter (May 2025 issue) Feature / interviewJun 2025
Alumni Spotlight: Doodle Mapuls on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (opens in a new tab)
University newsletter spotlights the three alumni and the Forbes listing.
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Ajeenkya DY Patil University Feature / interview15 May 2025
Mapuls on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (opens in a new tab)
The founders' alma mater celebrates their Forbes listing and 400+ urban spaces painted.
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Forbes List / award14 May 2025
Doodle Mapuls: Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025, The Arts (opens in a new tab)
Official Forbes profile for the cofounders Amal Nair, Kirthi Pillai and Yash Shetty.
Also carried by Forbes Thailand
2024
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Mid-day Mention10 Sep 2024
Mumbai Diary: Tuesday Dossier ('Kick it up a notch') (opens in a new tab)
Diary item on the trio's custom sneakers, with Kirthi quoted.
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Extra Butter India Feature / interview27 Aug 2024
Extra Butter Smooth Talks: Featuring Doodle Mapuls (opens in a new tab)
Q&A with the three founders on street culture, influences and dream collaborations.
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Vogue India Campaign coverageSponsored / PR23 Aug 2024
Here's how to bring a playful touch to your wardrobe (opens in a new tab)
Pantaloons-sponsored piece on the Disney Donald Duck 90th anniversary collection designed with Doodle Mapuls.
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Social Samosa (LinkedIn) Brand & social23 Aug 2024
#Collab #Pantaloons #PlayWithFashion #DoodleMapuls #DonaldDuck90 (opens in a new tab)
Marketing title spotlights the Pantaloons x Disney x Doodle Mapuls collection.
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Apparel Resources Campaign coverage22 Aug 2024
Pantaloons launches exclusive collection celebrating Donald Duck's 90th anniversary (opens in a new tab)
A 25-piece Donald Duck 90th anniversary collection for Pantaloons x Disney, designed with Doodle Mapuls.
Also carried by Mediabrief, Images Business of Fashion, Indian Retailer (FranchiseTv), Textile Insights, DFU Publications (Apparel Views)
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FDCI Mention30 Jun 2024
Pune Glams up At Blenders Pride Fashion NXT Festival 2024, Powered by FDCI (opens in a new tab)
Doodle Mapuls listed among the lifestyle brands running pop-ups.
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Mid-day Feature / interview22 May 2024
Diving into Mumbaikars' affection for doodle art and its fusion with city pride (opens in a new tab)
Section on the trio starting Doodle Mapuls in the pandemic, the 'mapuls' name and their workshops.
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Business Fortnight Mention4 Mar 2024
Style Up for Blenders Pride Glassware Fashion NXT Festival (opens in a new tab)
Doodle Mapuls kiosk for live T-shirt and sneaker customisation; Kirthi Pillai quoted.
Also carried by InFashion Business
2023
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Mid-day Feature / interview14 Sep 2023
Four Mumbai doodlers share tips on how to pick up doodling (Doodle the desi way) (opens in a new tab)
Doodle Mapuls is one of four featured doodlers, sharing tips on working as a trio.
Also carried by Mid-day (photos)
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Mid-day Mention31 Jul 2023
Mumbai Diary: Monday Dossier ('Namaskar SpongeBob') (opens in a new tab)
Diary item on the studio's Indianised SpongeBob/Bikini Bottom artwork.
2022
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Homegrown Feature / interview22 Sep 2022
Doodle Mapul's Latest Collection Captures A Cultural Reverence For The Animal Kingdom (opens in a new tab)
Feature on The Culture Collection '22 hand-illustrated carpets.
2021
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Homegrown Feature / interview24 Dec 2021
A Homegrown Design Collective Is Intersecting Creative Exploration & Culture (opens in a new tab)
Interview with the illustrator collective on their origins and design approach.
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Urban Monkey Campaign coverage8 Dec 2021
UM x Doodle Mapuls (opens in a new tab)
Urban Monkey's blog post launching 'The New Old' apparel collab.
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Mid-day Feature / interview17 Aug 2021
Bollywood's hypebeast update (opens in a new tab)
Earliest found feature: the trio reimagine Bollywood scenes with hip-hop and hypebeast aesthetics.
Press & collaborations
Press kit
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