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Mallika Sherawat to act in film about Christ in India
MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat is slated to play an ascetic who befriends Jesus of Nazareth in a forthcoming US film that centres on a legend that he visited India, reports Reuters.
The Aquarian Gospel by filmmaker Drew Heriot is about Jesus‘ life between the ages of 13 and 30, when legends have it he travelled through India, Tibet and Persia. The Gospels do not document this period in his life.
Heriot said that Sherawat had been the first choice to play the role of the ascetic in the $15-million film, set for release in 2009. “After viewing her work, we then saw interviews of her and were extremely impressed by her intelligence and her background,” he told Reuters in an e-mail.
The actress said it would be a challenge to bring to life her character as a female yogi in The Aquarian Gospel.
“I find that in most mythological and spiritual film stories, women seem to be lacking any true wisdom or a sense of humour,” she said in a statement released by her publicist. “I look forward to bringing both of those qualities to this character.”
Sherawat created a stir in her Bollywood debut with multiple kissing scenes in Khwahish. She also played the role of an Indian princess in the Jackie Chan film The Myth.
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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
