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Videsh-Heaven On Earth to hit Indian screens on 27 March
NEW DELHI: Deepa Mehta‘s Heaven on Earth, a woman-centric movie that was nominated at the 24th Genie Awards, is set to hit the Indian theatres on 27 March under the title, Videsh – Heaven On Earth. In a bid to reach out to a greater audience set, the film will be released in Hindi.
Co-produced by BR Films and Hamilton Films, Videsh – Heaven On Earth stars Preity Zinta as the lead protagonist and revolves around the theme of women empowerment.
Written by Mehta, the cinematography of the film was handled by Giles Nuttgens. The music is composed by Mychael Danna. Videsh also stars Balinder Johal, Ramanjit Kaur, Gourrav Sihan, Rajinder Singh Cheema, Orville Maciel, Geetika Sharma, and Yanna McIntosh and marks the debut of Vansh Bhardwaj.
Videsh revolves around the life of a young girl from rural hinterland of Punjab who migrates to Canada, post marriage. The film deals with the issue of domestic violence that a young bride undergoes at the hands of her expatriate husband.
Videsh was originally released in Punjabi and English. It won the best actress award for Preity Zinta in Chicago.
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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
