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The clash of the titans
MUMBAI: It’s not very often that you get to see three of the best talent of Bollywood in one film. Naseerudin Shah, Om Puri, Paresh Rawal will share screen space in Priyadarshan’s soon to be released Mere Baap Pehle Aap, a rib tickling comedy. Cine buffs will be treated to a veritable fare in the film as the three of our all time greats will display their talent in the Malyali remake. Another interesting aspect of the film is danseuse Shobhana who stars in her first ever commercial film.
Akshaye Khanna and Genelia play the lead couple in the film which was shot in three locations, Goa, Chennai, Mumbai. The music is by Vidyasagar and the film is slated for an April release. Like all Priyadarshan’s films, this one too has been completed in a short span of 60 days.
In the days of mediocre talent it is heartening to hear that good talent is still recognized. Though, of course, it remains to be seen if the film gives them the opportunity to display their craft.
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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
