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Siddharth Roy Kapur featured on Variety’s 500 Most Influential Leaders list
Mumbai: Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur has been featured on Variety’s 500 Most Influential Leaders in the Global Media Industry list for the sixth consecutive year (2017–2022). Siddharth’s production house Roy Kapur Films is behind some of the most path breaking films and shows of 2022, including the all-time streaming hit Rocket Boys and the Oscar-shortlisted drama Last Film Show (Chhello Show).
This year’s Variety list features only eight Indians, including Mukesh Ambani, Shah Rukh Khan, S S Rajamouli and Akshay Kumar, apart from Kapur.
The platform has recognised Roy’s role in steering the content agenda in 2022 and elevating Indian storytelling to new heights, as also his able leadership as President of the Producers Guild of India (PGI) for an unprecedented six consecutive years.
Kapur said, “It is a great honour to be included once again among Variety’s 500 Most Influential Leaders in the Global Media Industry, along with so many incredible leaders from India and around the world. I hope to keep working hard at bringing audiences unique and differentiated content that engages, inspires and entertains. ”
With close to twenty-five years of experience in the media and entertainment business across multiple geographies, Kapur is one of the leading forces in the Indian entertainment industry. His banner, Roy Kapur Films, made a significant impact with its first streaming show Aranyak breaking into the Global Top 10 Non-English Series list on Netflix; its iconic show Rocket Boys sweeping multiple awards for Best Series; and his production Last Film Show becoming the first film in 21 years and only the fourth Indian film ever to be shortlisted for in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars.
Upcoming projects from Roy Kapur Films include Rocket Boys Season 2, the war-drama Pippa, the comedy-drama films Bas Karo Aunty! and Woh Ladki Hain Kahaan? and eight upcoming series, besides other titles.
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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
