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Lincoln Film Society to put ‘First Light’ on Satyajit Ray
MUMBAI: New York-based Film Society of Lincoln Center will showcase a special series based on the works of Satyajit Ray from 15 to 30 April.
The series, named as First Light: Satyajit Ray from the Apu Trilogy to the Calcutta Trilogy, will feature over 20 films including six in 35 mm prints (reprinted) from the Satyajit ray Film and Television Academy‘s film archive.
The first part of the event will highlight Ray‘s career that began with Pather Panchali made in 1995. The film was acclaimed internationally and was honoured with a special prize at Cannes Film Festival. Other films relating to his career path such as Aparajito (The Unvanquished) filmed in 1956 and Apur Sansar (The World of Apu) made in 1959 will also be showcased. The series will also include a film made in 1991 about the director titled Satyajit Ray, Filmmaker.
The event will conclude with the showcasing of Ray‘s Calcutta Trilogy from the 1970s – The Adversary (1971), Company Limited (1971) and The Middleman (1975)). The 35 mm prints that will be screened include films like The Music Room, Parash Pathar, Devi, Teen Kanya, Rabindranath Tagore, The Expedition and Kanchenjungha.
A conference based on the director‘s life, to be hosted by Columbia University, will see directors such as Mira Nair, Shyam Benegal, Samik Banerjee and Ray‘s son Sandip Ray participating.
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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
