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PVR Pictures opts for Uday Singh as CEO
MUMBAI: Last year it had two big success with Taare Zameen Par and Jaane tu Ya Jaane Na which notched up huge box office collections. Both were co prods with Amir Khan Productions.
But PVR Pictures has been struggling to find its feet with films such as Contract not doing well as expected and the recently released Merein Khwabon Mein Jo Aayein getting thumbs down reviews from film critics.
In mid 2008, it received $28 million in funding from ICICI Venture Funds Management and JP Morgan Global Special Opportunities Group in order to allow it to double its movie output to eight to 10 pictures in 2009.
Hence, it is no surprise that the Bijli brothers have been looking for the right professional to come and steer their fortunes in building a production slate of films which will extend the PVR group‘s strength from just exhibition and distribution to production. This time they has opted for former Sony Pictures India executive vice-president –production Uday Singh who has joined PVR as its CEO.
Singh has had almost 13 years of experience at Sony Pictures, on most occasions releasing international titles. He steered the international studio into domestic production with the Sanjay Leela Bhansali mega flick Saawariyan around a couple of years ago.
Confirming the development, Singh said, “Yes, I will be joining PVR Pictures as CEO sometime next week and I would be handling the distribution and production aspects of the company.”
Singh joined Sony Pictures India (then Columbia Tristar) in 1996 as managing director. Later, in early 2008, as a part of a major restructuring exercise, Singh was handed over the film production of the company.
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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
