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“My favourite character is the one played by Vidya Balan, it was a joy watching Vidya work”: Shashank Arora
Mumbai: Shashank Arora has firmly established himself as a superlative actor in the Indian Entertainment industry. After receiving critical applause for his stellar performance in Titli, Arora shone in various other projects such as The Great Indian Murder, Tanaav and Made in Heaven. Arora will next be seen in the theatrical murder mystery Neeyat starring Vidya Balan and directed by Anu Menon.
Talking about being a part of Neeyat, Arora said, “My first reaction to Neeyat was that I wanted to know how it ends, because Anu Menon didn’t tell me how it ends, and I was genuinely interested in knowing where this film lands up as I was pretty curious from the get go. The most interesting thing about this film is of course the plot and how it ties in with the location, the geography and the family; and the dynamic that these 3 elements form when they come together, makes for a very interesting story. My favourite character is the character played by Vidya Balan, she plays Mira Rao which is a wonderful character and it was a joy watching Vidya work.”
Neeyat is set in the breathtakingly beautiful highlands of Scotland, the engaging trailer takes the viewer into the glamourous world of billionaire Ashish Kapoor and his close circle of family and friends, where everyone is tangled in their own web of secrets. When Ashish Kapoor ends up being murdered at his own party, it is up to detective Mira Rao to uncover the hidden motives and mysteries in this classic whodunnit.
Audiences can expect edge-of-the-seat, captivating entertainment from this murder-mystery with Balan looking especially refreshing in a never-seen-before avatar. The movie also features a strong ensemble cast featuring Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra, Madhav Deval Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia and Dipannita Sharma, in pivotal roles. A unique genre backed by a stellar ensemble cast makes this film definitely one to look out for!
Neeyat will release across theatres worldwide on 7 July.
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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
