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Dasmunsi inaugurates Panorama section at Iffi
MUMBAI: Indian Panorama at Iffi – 2007 was inaugurated by Information & broadcasting minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi today in the presence of the Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat.
The members of the two juries were felicitated on the occasion. The juries are headed by renowned filmmakers KS Sethumadhavan (feature films) and Arun Khopkar (non-feature films). Shyama Prasad, director of the opening Feature Film ‘Ore Kadal‘ (Malayalam), Bisnu Deb Halder, director of the Non-Feature Section opening film, ‘Bagher Bachcha‘ (Bengali) and main cast of the two films were also felicitated.
In all, 36 films will be screened in Indian panorama. Of these, 21 are feature and 15 non-feature films. The selections were made from 119 feature films and 149 non-feature film entries.
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT TOOLS FOR CHILDREN SHOULD PROMOTE INDIAN ETHOS:
The digital entertainment tools for children should create Indian brands and be aimed at giving some message for the younger generation, said Dasmunsi at the seminar on “Digital Entertainment: Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects”, organized by Ficci alongside Iffi-2007 in Goa today.
The Minister said, new advancements in technology help in producing better quality at cheaper rates but still the costs remain considerably high from the viewpoint of the mass of Indian people. The endeavour has to be to develop affordable technology.
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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
