Hindi
Anupam Kher announces tie-up with Australian film organisations
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor and producer Anupam Kher has announced a series of tie-ups with Australian film organisations and individuals. The announcements were made at the end of his Australian tour for his play Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai.
The tie-ups will see Kher, his acting school, and his production company collaborate with Australian producers like John Winter, Australia‘s Indian film expert, filmmaker and Australia India Film Council chairman Anupam Sharma, and financial consultant Manish Sunderjee.
The partnership includes planning of a branch of Kher‘s acting school in Sydney possibly at Fox Studios, which Kher will be touring during his visit to Australia.
There will be acceptance to be the first ambassador for Indian International Film Festival and awards to be held in 2008 in Australia.
The deal also contain co-production and collaborations with Australian film industry utilising locations, crew and the producer‘s rebate recently introduced in Australia.
Kher said, “I am looking forward to working with leading Australian filmmakers and institutes on projects which will benefit both countries.”
Sharma added, “Anupam Kher‘s interest in Australia being translated to projects is a big boost to the Indo-Australia film and media links. We look forward to working with Kher and assisting him in fully utilising the potential of Australian film services and talent”.
With the announcement of collaborations in Australia, Kher completes his global presence, which he has been working towards, through UK, South Africa and American operations particularly of his acting school ‘Actor Prepares‘.
The announcements of partnership by Kher is expected to further increase activity and interest between the two countries.
Hindi
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
