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The Wolf of Wall Street: A timeless must-watch!
Mumbai: In the words of millionnaire Jordan Belfort himself, “I’ve Been A Poor Man And I’ve Been A Rich Man… And I Choose Rich Every Time!” The Wolf Of Wall Street, the iconic biopic of wall street’s Jordan Belfort, released 10 years ago and changed cinema forever. Breaking perceptions and taboos, the film also broke the record, at the time, for the most f-bombs with 569 instances and a rate of 2.81 times per minute. With its raunchy and unfiltered narrative, the film remains one of the most memorable and prominent films that Martin Scorsese has directed. With the film now available on Lionsgate Play, celebrating its 10th anniversary, here’s a look at the reasons that the film is still iconic to this day!
Margot Robbie
Delivering a career-highlighting performance, Margot Robbie broke into the film industry with an illustrious and swoon-worthy execution of her character. Playing her role to perfection, Margot was lauded for making the film even more memorable (if that’s even possible). While there was initial focus on the intimate scenes she shot, her beauty and charisma overtook people, establishing herself as a pivotal character to the Jordan Belfort story arc.
A realistic depiction of the ‘Rich Life’
Most films showed wealthy people enjoying mansions and cars and yachts. This was one of the first films to truly show the ‘other’ side of the rich life. From alcohol-fueled parties, to excessive narcotics and women aplenty, The Wolf Of Wall Street depicts unseen details and ‘perks’ of being a carefree millionaire.
Jordan Belfort’s sales prowess
Setting Jordan Belfort apart from the rest of Wall Street, is his selling prowess. With the ability to sell a glass of water to a drowning man, Belfort took over Wall Street unlike anyone had ever seen. He reached the peak and soared even higher. This aspect of his life is perfectly encapsulated in the film, down to a T. In classic Scorsese style, the film doesn’t just tell a story, it portrays an emotion. And this innate emotion and need of Jordan is showcased for all to take in.
Sell me this pen
Despite previously mentioning Belfort’s sales acumen, the ‘Sell me this pen’ scene in the film stands above all. The gravity of the scene was such that the script of the film was rewritten to fit in that scene, further showing Jordan Belfort’s natural ability to sell and Leonardo Di Caprio’s spectacular acting to depict the character in such minute detail.
Leonardo Di Caprio
Saving the best for last, we have Leonardo Di Caprio. It comes as no surprise that he is on this list, with a performance that encouraged people to back him for an Oscar. Despite winning an Oscar much later in his career, this film really portrayed his versatility as an actor to the fullest. Going from romantic and drama films to what some would say is his greatest character portrayal of his career, Di Caprio brought Jordan Belfort alive on-screen and how!
Catch The Wolf Of Wall Street on Lionsgate Play.
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
