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Look out for Salman Khan cafe in Mardin
MUMBAI: Every film buff knows that a portion of Salman Khan‘s upcoming film Ek Tha Tiger was shot in Turkey.
But little does one know that an eatery in the city of Mardin in the country has been named after Bollywood‘s most happening star.
It so happened that while shooting for the film, Salman and the rest of the crew would frequent Café Del-Mar, that was close to their shooting location. After a few visits, the actor, in his bid to give the place a facelift, suggested various changes.
It is said that the star started with the décor and music and went on to the food and beverage menu. “Towards the end of our stay, Café Del-Mar was a completely new place,” confirmed a source from the unit adding, “It eventually came to be known as Salman Khan Café.”
“In Mardin, this café was our only hangout. The music system wasn‘t very good, so Salman sent someone to get a better one. He installed it there, played new music and soon after the shoot finished, he left the sound system there,” confirmed director Kabir Khan.
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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
