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Palador acquires Scorsese’s Rolling Stones’ film Shine a Light
MUMBAI: Palador Pictures Pvt Ltd has acquired Martin Scorsese-directed documentary film on Rolling Stones Shine a Light.The film, which opened at the Berlin International Film Festival on 7 February, is slated for an April release in the US and will also see an Indian theatrical release.
The film focuses on two concerts of the band in 2006. Besides extensive coverage of this concert, the documentary also features historical footage, interviews and behind-the-scenes footages from the four decades of the band‘s existence, including footage from Bill Clinton‘s birthday party in which the band played.
Palador Pictures MD and Founder Gautam Shiknis said, “We are constantly striving to add new and great quality content to our repertoire of 1000 films. Shine a Light combines two masters in two respective genres, the Rolling Stones in music and Martin Scorsese in movies. We want to expose lovers of both music and cinema in this country to this lethal combination.”
Palador Pictures co-founder and Joint MD, Mohan Polamar added, “Musical documentary has not garnered mass appeal or the detailed attention of the entertainment industry. However, there is a huge audience for the same. We are sure music lovers will lap up this opportunity and go to see the movie in hordes. We also want to show the strength of this genre in this country by doing some interesting events to promote the film.”
The film will be theatrically released in India with 50 prints across the country. Palador also has plans to screen the film, combined with live gigs performed by local bands across the country in exclusive clubs.
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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
