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Shemaroo to release Bengali film ‘Anuranan’ nationwide
MUMBAI: Encouraged by the performance of the Bengali film Anuranan in Kolkata, Shemaroo will release the Hindi version across the country on 18 January 2008.
The Bengali film, which ran for 100 days in Kolkata, is the directorial debut of Bengali filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury. Anuranan is produced by Jeet Bannerjee, Indrani Mukerjee and the director. With stunning performances by Rahul Bose, Rituparna Sengupta, Raima Sen and Rajat Kapoor, Anuranan‘s success story is obvious.
Chowdhury is an ad filmmaker and has done wonders with brands like Coca-Cola, Nestle, Britannia, Lever Brothers, Hero Honda and Philips, among many others. The company says that his treatment and personal touch given to this piece of art are bound to strike a personal chord among audiences at many points of the film.
Shemaroo Entertainment director Hiren Gada says, “Anuranan has set a benchmark today among Bengali filmmakers. It has certainly touched the hearts of the Bengali masses, and is still fresh and lingering in people‘s minds. Since the movie got fantastic reviews, we decided to go ahead with Anuranan‘s Hindi version. Moreover, Anuranan‘s plot and cast are such that our Hindi audiences will certainly be able to connect to the same.”
Chowdhury says, “My first film Anuranan has been like a breath of fresh air for me, after the umpteen ad films that I created. It feels great to know that the film did well and has been appreciated by audiences. After being acknowledged in the various festivals, both Shemaroo and Screenplay believes that it‘s time Anuranan got noticed nationally.”
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
