Hindi
Saheb Biwi…sequel rakes in Rs 111 mn over 3 days
MUMBAI: Tigmanshu Dhulia’s ‘Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns‘, which is not exactly a family fare, has met with mixed response. Its release during exams season has also affected the film’s opening weekend. Besides, the movie could not get the full advantage of Sunday as it happened to be Maha Shivratri, a major religious festival of rituals. The film has collected Rs 111 million for its opening three days.
Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga, a satire on rising prices with no face value in its cast, has fared poorly at the box office.
John Abraham starrer ‘I Me Aur Mein‘ collected a meagre Rs 78 million in its first week.
The Attacks Of 26/11 has not been appreciated. The film netted Rs 107 million in its first week.
Abhishek Kapoor’s Kai Po Che did well in its second week by collecting Rs 123 million, most of it (Rs 85 million) coming from the second weekend. The film’s two-week tally is Rs 405 million.
Zila Ghaziabad collected Rs 12 million in its second week to take its total to Rs 149 million.
Special 26 netted Rs 225 million in its fourth week to take its box office score to Rs 685.5 million.
Remo D’souza’s ABCD: Any Body Can Dance collected Rs 10.5 million in its fourth week. It has mopped up Rs 402 million during its four-week run at the box office.
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
