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Taapsee Pannu’s Dobaaraa to premiere on the silver screen
Mumbai: Get ready to witness the mysterious world of time travel parallel universe with &pictures as they present for the very first time the World Television Premiere of Anurag Kashyap’s mystery thriller Dobaaraa on 29 April 2023, at 9:00 pm. The Taapsee Pannu starrer promises to keep you at the edge of your seat till the last minute. The movie also features Pavail Gulati, Rahul Bhat, Nassar, and Saswata Chatterjee among others in pivotal roles.
An official adaptation of the Spanish film Mirage, the film centres around Anatara (Pannu), whose life changes after she finds herself in front of a TV set when she attempts to save the life of a child who passed away twenty-five years back. Is the boy dead, or is it all just a coincidence? And what is his connection with Antara? The answers to these questions may be the key to Antara’s darkest secrets, but they also come with a dangerous price. A series of bizarre and unexplained events begin to occur building enough tension and thrill to hold the attention of the viewers.
Pannu said, “I have been a huge fan of Spanish filmmaker Oriol Paulo’s (who wrote and directed Mirage) work. He writes some amazing thrillers. So, when I read the script of the original film, I was intrigued by the idea of time travel and a parallel universe. I took the script to Anurag Kashyap who read it, got hooked on it, and decided to direct the film. It is my third collaboration with Anurag, with whom I share a great bond. The film has a murder mystery along with time travel so it’s double-layered, something that excited me a lot. With the world television premiere of Dobaaraa on &Pictures, the audience will enjoy the elements of suspense and thrill.”
Director Kashyap said, “When we started writing Dobaaraa, the Spanish film Mirage had not even been released. So Dobaaraa is an official adaptation but not a remake. I had never attempted this genre in the past so I decided to bring a fresh perspective to the sci-fi thriller by making a film that is suspenseful yet thought-provoking. With its world television premiere on &pictures, I am excited for the audience to experience the world of Dobaaraa.”
Gulati said, “I always wanted to work with Anurag Kashyap and I couldn’t have asked for a better film than Dobaaraa. I also got to collaborate with Pannu and we had an amazing time shooting for the film. The film is an edgy time-travel thriller that will take the audience on a rollercoaster ride with unexpected thrills. With its world television premiere on &Pictures, I am sure the viewers will enjoy the film.”
Balaji Telefilms Ltd joint managing director Ektaa R Kapoor said, “As a producer, I have always believed in telling stories that aren’t run of the mill and have always tried to offer something unique to the audience. So, when Dobaaraa came to me, I was fascinated with the idea of time travel and a murder mystery. Working with Anurag and Taapsee was an enriching experience, as both of them pushed their boundaries. I can’t wait for the movie to reach a wider audience with its premiere on &pictures.”
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
