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Rajpal Yadav would like to portray former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri
NEW DELHI: Actor Rajpal Yadav, who has acted in about 150 films so far of which majority were comedy, said he would love to portray Lal Bahadur Shastri if given the chance.
Yadav denied that he played in meaningless comedies, adding that Indian films in general always have a message to convey even if it is a comedy film. He also said he had played negative roles in around 20 films.
Yadav was in the capital with actors Neha Pawar and Sanjana Singh, and producer Bharat Bansal in connection with his latest film ‘Thoda Lutf Thoda Ishq’ releasing tomorrow.
Speaking specifically about his forthcoming film, he said the message was that humans attempt too many things at the same time instead of settling down to something and taking it seriously.
He described the actor as a horse on whom the director rides to steer him to a particular direction.
He was happy that the film was shot in Uttar Pradesh. This was not merely because he belongs to that state, but he felt that the state had a lot to offer to filmmakers and the state government was also offering help in this.
Both Neha Pawar and Sanjana Singh said they had felt nervous initially working with Yadav, but he soon put them at ease.
Pawar said, “This is a comedy film and it was really great working with Rajpal Yadav.”
Singh shared an incident during the shoot saying, “When I gave a good shot, Rajpal asked everyone to clap for me.”
Bansal said people do not tend to take Yadav seriously but he not only teaches values to his friends in the film, but also taught a lot to his accompanying crew during the shooting of the film.
The film has been directed by Sachin Gupta and also stars Hitesh Tejwani, Sanjay Mishra, Rakesh Bedi, and Bhavita Anand. The music is by Vikram Khajuria.
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Marico founder Harsh Mariwala’s book Harsh Realities set for film adaptation
Almighty Motion Picture taps Karan Vyas to script Marico story
MUMBAI: Almighty Motion Picture is turning its lens on India Inc., with plans to adapt Harsh Realities: The Making of Marico into a screen project. The story charts the rise of Harsh Mariwala, the chairman and founder of Marico, and is currently in early development, according to a report by Variety.
Writer Karan Vyas, known for his work on Scam 1992, Scoop and Made in India – A Titan Story, is attached to pen the screenplay. The project continues the studio’s growing interest in real-life Indian narratives that blend business with human drama.
At the heart of the story lies a defining moment in 1987, when Mariwala chose to step away from the family-run Bombay Oil Industries and strike out on his own. What followed was not just the creation of a company, but the reinvention of a legacy. Marico would go on to become a global FMCG player, with brands like Parachute, Saffola, Set Wet and Livon becoming household names, reaching nearly one in three Indians.
The source material, co-authored by Mariwala and renowned business strategist Ram Charan, offers more than a boardroom chronicle. It captures the grit behind the growth, the risks behind the rewards and the leadership lessons forged along the way.
The adaptation aims to move beyond balance sheets and brand milestones, focusing instead on the person behind the enterprise. Expect a narrative that leans into the emotional stakes of entrepreneurship, where decisions are as personal as they are professional.
Today, Marico draws about a quarter of its revenue from international markets across Asia and Africa, reflecting its steady transformation from a domestic player into a multinational force. Yet, if the makers have their way, the screen version will remind audiences that every global success story begins with a leap of faith.
With development set to begin soon, this is one business story that may just trade spreadsheets for storytelling, and profit margins for moments that linger
