Hindi
This Sunday at 12 noon, &pictures brings the premier of Goodbye
Mumbai: Zara si takraar, magar dher saara pyaar! Well, what can we say? Some strings just tune better together. Iss Sunday karo such khaas, dekho Goodbye apano ke saath with its channel Premiere on &pictures.
Featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Neena Gupta, and Rashmika Mandanna who makes her Hindi debut, the film is filled with heartwarming moments that will make you tear up but also bring smiles on your face. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the cast also includes Pavail Gulati, Elli AvrRam and Sunil Grover. Co-produced by Ekta Kapoor, the film marks her first collaboration with megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
Goodbye, revolves around the family of Harish (Bachchan) and his wife Gayatri (Gupta) who’s camaraderie is sure to set relationship goals. With Gayatri’s sudden demise, Harish and his four children are forced to come together after years. What follows in this slice-of-life film is how the entire family copes with the grief in different ways, nudging you to let your heart out in front of your loved ones.
Speaking about the movie, Gupta said, “Goodbye was a cathartic experience for me because of its subject. When Bahl narrated the script, I was happy but at the same time had tears in my eyes as it is a very emotional story of love and loss. He had written a very beautiful character, and the biggest highlight for me was sharing the screen space with Bachchanji. I always desired to work with him, and with Goodbye, my dream came true. We had an interesting mix of cast and crew across all age groups, and we shared an amazing time on set. With the world television premiere of Goodbye on &pictures, I request that audiences sit back and enjoy the film with the entire family.”
Talking about the film, Gulati said, “Goodbye has a very unconventional subject as the film talks about death, something that isn’t openly discussed. Shooting for the film was an emotionally draining experience because we shot it during the pandemic, when I went through a personal loss. I was going through similar emotions as my character. The film allowed me to get into a space where I could let my emotions out. Also, it gave me the opportunity to work with some of the finest actors, like Bachchanji and Guptaji. Goodbye is a family film that will make you laugh and cry. I am sure the viewers on &Pictures would enjoy watching it.”
Talking about the premiere, AvrRam said, “We had a wonderful cast in Goodbye, which was led by Bachchan sir, someone who I admire a lot. I am from Sweden, and I grew up dancing to his songs, so when I came to know that I would be working with him, it was a huge achievement. Despite being a legend, he is such a humble person. I had a great time working with Mandanna, Gulati, and Guptaji among others. I can guarantee that the audiences will enjoy watching Goodbye 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
