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&pictures HD! to air world HD premiere of ‘The Last Color’ starring Neena Gupta
Mumbai: &picturesHD is set to bring to audiences the world HD premiere of the award-winning film, The Last Color, on 12 January, 8 p.m.
Produced by FilmKaravan and directed by Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna, The Last Color promises us a gleam of hope and light in today’s fast-paced world. The film is set to pave its way into your hearts and leave you full of emotions and zeal.
Set in Banaras, the film addresses an age-old taboo surrounding widows in Vrindavan and Varanasi, India. The Last Color traces the journey of a widow, Noor (Neena Gupta), and her bond with a lovely young girl, Chhoti (Aqsa Siddiqui), and brings to light how Chhoti adds a punch of love, joy, and colour to Noor’s life. The supremely versatile and elegant Gupta slips into the role of Noor with ease, power, and a strong screen presence. Known for immersing herself into any character and making it her own, Gupta, fondly known as ‘Neena ji’ is loved by audiences of all age groups. Her relatability, her natural approach to life, and her immense passion for her characters leave us wanting for more.
Talking about the world HD premiere, Khanna said, “The Last Color is a film that is very close to my heart and my childhood. The film is meant to be savoured like one’s favourite dish and is like an experience that takes you on a journey like never before. To showcase these sorts of emotions and a strong character was indeed challenging, and who better than Neena Gupta to sink into this character and make it her own. She was extremely supportive and helped me with many inputs while we were shooting. Each scene of this film is crafted with great thought and eventually the goal is to nudge the audiences and somewhere unfold the entire experience of a widow through the festival of colors, Holi. It was my heartfelt desire that the film reaches maximum audiences, and I am delighted that my distribution partner FilmKaravan made this happen. Moreover, I am looking forward to the premiere of the film on &pictures HD and hope that audiences love it.”
“When I heard the script of the film, I was left with a rush of emotions and wanted the world to see this story. I am glad that Khanna has brought such a beautiful vision to the audience, and working with him was indeed a refreshing and creatively satisfying experience. Every sequence was challenging in its own way and helped me explore deeper aspects of my vulnerabilities as an actor. The film was shot on the ghats of Banaras, which was supremely enjoyable. Moreover, at its core, the film showcases a beautiful friendship between my character Noor and a nine-year-old girl, played by Aqsa Siddiqui. I hope audiences enjoy watching the film,” said Gupta.
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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
