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T-Series, Percept Picture lock horns over 8X10 Tasveer
MUMBAI: Super Cassettes Industries Ltd (T-Series) has threatened to drag Percept Picture Company to court if it releases the upcoming Akshay Kumar starrer 8X10 Tasveer.
T-Series had, on 28 August 2008, entered into an agreement with Percept Pictures to jointly produce the film Tasveer, now renamed 8X10 Tasveer. T-Series was to also hold the music rights.
However, on 4 March 2009, T-Series decided to pull out of the agreement, and the issue was settled amicably. As per the new deal, it was agreed that the music label would keep the music rights and withdraw from being a co-producer. The money (50 per cent of the project cost of the film) was to be returned to T-Series in two post-dated cheques.
T-Series alleged that though Percept honoured the first payment of Rs 5 million, the second tranche of Rs 66.7 million was not made. As a counter-move, T-Series said it would enter back as co-producers and asked the laboratory to stop the delivery of film prints/negatives until further notice in writing.
“The company shall take legal action to protect its interests and rights,” T-Series said in a statement.
When contacted, Percept Picture CEO Navin Shah told Indiantelevision.com that the issue has been resolved. “There was some miscommunication from the bank‘s side and we have given a new DD of the same amount to T-Series. We will be releasing the movie as per schedule and T-Series will hold the music rights,” he said.
However, T-Series president – Marketing, Media, and Publishing (TV) Vinod Bhanushali refuted this. “As of now, we have not received any DD and are planning to take legal action,” he said.
T-Series has urged the film and entertainment industry and trade not to deal with any rights in the film without prior written consent of Super Cassettes Industries Limited. If they do so, they shall be liable for damages and legal action at the option of Super Cassettes Industries (T-Series), the company said.
Clearly, this is one T-Series musical note that Percept Picture Company wouldn‘t like to hear.
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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
