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Bigelow’s film on Osama to be shot in Chandigarh
MUMBAI: Shooting Hollywood films in India has reached a peak with Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow deciding to shoot her film, based on terror mastermind Osama bin Laden’s capture, in Chandigarh.
According to the director, the reason for choosing India as the key location to shoot the film instead of Pakistan where the actual series of events took place, was primarily because the Pakistani authorities shot down her request to shoot there. Now Bigelow has zeroed in on locations that similarised that of Pakistan.
It is said that the crew, having landed a few days ago, will start shooting in and around Chandigarh from 24 February. The cast will be joining the crew shortly.
The film stars Jessica Chastain (nominated for Oscars in the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ category for The Help), Chris Pratt (of Moneyball fame) and Joel Edgerton.
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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
