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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jai Santoshi Maa—rivaled Sholay, beat Deewaar
/ May 30, 2025, 11:17PM IST 50 years ago, a film with no superstars went on to become a blockbuster. Such was the impact of this film that it rivalled Sholay in terms of its box office success and even beat the Amitabh-Shashi Kapoor starrer- Deewaar. And at the heart of it was a lesser-known goddess, who drew in the crowds to cinema halls. Theatres felt like temples and the audience like devotees. That was the power of Jai Santoshi Maa that was made on a frugal budget but left a lasting impression.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
In the MBA classroom, Guru teaches Finance, Swades explains Operations, and Rocket Singh, Marketing
Movies, for a long time, have been a part and parcel of our lifestyle, as a mode of entertainment. However, some of the feature films are so inspirational that they have left an indelible mark on the lives of most of us and changed our personalities and perspectives. On the other hand, in the recent past, we have come across movies focusing on real-life business scenarios, thereby enabling Business Schools to incorporate them as a part of their pedagogy to enhance the learning outcomes of MBA students. This article examines the ways in which Business Schools in India and abroad have been deploying this innovative visual pedagogy to align with the learning ecosystem of the current generation, challenges faced in this process, and how they can be overcome. Thematic trends of movies Cinema has long been a reflection of lifestyles, societal values, economic trends, and cultural shifts. In the last 50 years, the main themes of Hollywood feature films have been diverse and evolved from social commentary, spy thrillers, fantasy, and science fiction to include business themes such as biopics, the rise of start-ups, technology boom, and further moving on to real-life corporate business management issues and stock markets. As technology becomes all-pervasive, movies reflect contemporary debates on the impact of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Block Chain on people, organisations, and society at large and their implications. A similar trend is observed with regard to the themes of Bollywood movies, though to a lesser extent. The themes started with romantic social themes and family values (Deewar, Sholay, Dilwale Duhin Le Jayangi) and moved to biopics such as Bhag Milka Bhag based on the life of the sprinter Milka Singh. Guru portrayed the rise of a business tycoon inspired by Dhirubhai Ambani. Big Bull chronicled the stock market scam inspired by Harshad Mehta. Regional language films have been following a similar trend. Now, there is a plethora of visual narrative content in a wide variety of domains, thereby offering flexibility to Business School academicians to deploy film pedagogy in classrooms. Rationale for using movies Feature films offer a unique medium to present complex business concepts through interesting narratives, making them effective, particularly for teaching aspects like leadership, ethics, strategy, and organizational behaviour. Additionally, as per Kebaya and Mokaya (2023), movies have special power to draw the attention of students and stimulate critical thinking, as learners are encouraged to analyse and integrate visual and narrative elements in the movie. By incorporating movies into the teaching and learning process, educators can provide a more dynamic and interactive learning environment that promotes active engagement and deeper comprehension. In contrast to conventional teaching methods , movies offer multisensory experience with sounds, images and stories that suit a variety of learning preferences. As per the Cognitive Experiential Self Theory (CEST), propounded by Seymour Epstein (1994), there exist two distinct modes of processing information by the human mind, the experiential and the rational systems. Out of them, the experiential approach, like film pedagogy, has a more compelling and longer-lasting impact on the students' learning and behaviour than knowledge acquired through rational systems such as textbooks. Adoption by leading business schools Leading global Business Schools such as Harvard Business School (HBS), INSEAD, Stanford, MIT Sloan, London Business School and Wharton have been using Cinematic Pedagogy since the early 1990's in various functional domains like Strategy, Leadership & Organizational Behaviour, Marketing, Finance and Operations. Likewise, Indian Business Schools like the IIMs and leading private ones have also been integrating movies into their pedagogy. Following is an indicative list of such movies. Several films, both English and Hindi, have been transformed into case studies by renowned publishers such as Harvard Business School Publishing, IBS Case Research Centre, and the IIMs. Some Business Schools have been using short-form, byte-sized visual content like TV serials, You Tube films, Web Series and reels, as a part of their visual learning pedagogy. Challenges in implementing visual-media based pedagogy Not all the western films may fully resonate with Indian management contexts. Some part of the content of the films may be culturally sensitive or controversial, necessitating careful selection, curation, and contextualization. Access to the films and necessary playback equipment may be a constraint in some cases. Full-length films may not fit into the standard class durations, requiring viewing of select clips or may be given as supplementary assignment. All the students in the class may not find film-based learning to be effective as some may prefer traditional teaching methods. Some students may be distracted and may view the films only from the entertainment perspective, rather than learning. Business environments evolve faster than the film content, and, at times, contemporary issues may not be reflected in the films. Additionally, the use of movies in the classroom requires teachers' guidance and facilitation to ensure its effectiveness. Evaluation of the students may also pose challenges. Strategies for effective use of films Most of the institutions use various strategies and practices to extract maximum learning value. The leading Business Schools carefully select and curate the films aligned with the profiles of the student cohorts, courses and the expected learning outcomes. Some of them use only clips or scenes to illustrate specific points, to accommodate time limitations. IIM Ahmedabad assigns preparatory readings, linking film content to theoretical concepts. Harvard Business School provides discussion guides before screenings, highlighting key management themes. It is ensured that the students view the films with a structured analytical framework. Case Western Reserve University employs the '3C Framework' (Character, Conflict, Conclusion) for analysis. ISB conducts role-playing exercises, wherein the students re-enact critical decision-making scenes. INSEAD gives reflective assignments to analyse the leadership styles in the films. XLRI uses film-based simulations for group assessments. Besides deployment in the classrooms, some of the Business Schools recommend a list of motivational movies for self-viewing by the students so as to strengthen their personality. How business schools can access movies for classroom use In India, as per the Section 52 of the Copyright Act , 1957, screening a movie for educational purposes is considered 'fair use', and therefore, a license is not required, if the audience is limited to the staff and students in the classroom. Certain scenes from a movie can be screened as video clips for educational purposes, as part of a classroom activity or lesson. However, in order to enable a comprehensive resourcing strategy , inputs from 'Lost The Plot' ( ), India's only film distributor for non-theatrical screenings, may be of help. The company, with a catalogue of over 3,000 licensed films, from Hollywood and Bollywood, provides a range of options for screenings. Other options such as You Tube, Netflix and Amazon Prime may also be explored. Comparison with other methods Cinematic pedagogy is one of the methods of Experiential Learning, which includes other approaches such as Case Method, Role Plays, Project-based learning and so on. As per a study on the comparison of effectiveness of the movie-based method versus case method by Bagheri et al (2025), it was found that both the methods have their own advantages. The case-based method may improve the application of theories, whereas the movie-based method, by engagement of emotions, visual and auditory senses, can improve attitude and behaviour. Therefore, a combination of multiple methods may be adopted, depending on the situation, in order to maximise the learning of the students. Way forward As highlighted in the National Education Policy 2020, it is essential for Higher Educational Institutions to adopt student-centric and experiential pedagogies to impart application skills, along with critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to the students. Cinematic pedagogy is an innovative experiential method, aligned with the interests and aptitudes of current generation students and can help in achieving this objective. However, it needs focused efforts on the part of Business Schools to integrate them effectively in the teaching-learning ecosystem so as to enhance the learning outcomes of the students. (Dr O. R. S. Rao is the Chancellor of the ICFAI University, Sikkim. Views are personal)
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
UP man climbs rooftop, attempts suicide after taunts about ‘beautiful' wife; internet relates it to ‘Sholay'
A 25-year-old man from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, who got married forty days ago to a 'beautiful' woman, climbed up to the rooftop in an attempt to take his own life after facing taunts from neighbours who said he was less attractive than his wife. A video of the incident is now going viral on social media. In the video, the man — Gurudev - is seen seated on the edge of his terrace while others try to persuade him to come down. A police officer is also seen among those attempting to convince him, but Gurudev - a resident of Chakarpur Gahi village remains firm in his decision. Gurudev was eventually brought down with the help of villagers and police officials. He was then handed over to his family. Reacting to the viral video, the Bareilly Police issued a statement saying: "A PCR 0164 informed Sirsouli Police Station, Bareilly, that a young man named Gurudev, son of Khushiram, resident of Chakarpur Gahi village under Sirsouli Police Station, district Bareilly, aged about 25 years, had climbed onto the roof of a two-storey building. "Upon receiving the information, the Sirsouli Police promptly reached the spot. Upon inquiry, it was learned that Gurudev Upadhyay had a marriage-related dispute about 40 days ago. Villagers and his family stated that he was mentally unstable due to this, and was in distress and sorrow, attempting to commit suicide by jumping off the roof. "With continuous efforts over three to four hours, the Sirsouli Police team, with the help of the public and a rescue setup, successfully brought him down safely. After counselling, Gurudev Upadhyay was handed over to his family members." Social media users drew comparisons to a scene from the film Sholay, while also urging others not to taunt or ridicule anyone.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
From Sholay to Bengaluru South: Can a name change revive Ramanagara's real estate market?
In real estate, branding matters and a name can significantly shape investor perception, market value, and demand. Ramanagara, located about 50 km from Bengaluru, last saw major real estate attention during the release of the iconic film Sholay, which was shot amid its rocky terrain. Now, with the Karnataka Cabinet approving the renaming of Ramanagara district to 'Bengaluru South', experts are cautiously optimistic about renewed interest in the area. While the rebranding could raise land prices, especially in emerging zones like Kanakapura and Bidadi, where property values are already escalating, experts warn that a name change alone isn't enough. The real, sustained impact will depend on how infrastructure development unfolds in the region. On May 22, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the renaming of neighbouring Ramanagara district as 'Bengaluru South'. Ramanagara, about 50 km from Bengaluru, will remain as the headquarters of the renamed district, which will also consist of Magadi, Kanakapura, Channapatna and Harohalli taluks. Also Read: Bengaluru Real Estate: Here's why Kanakapura Road is likely to see major real estate appreciation in 2025 Ramanagara was originally part of the larger Bengaluru district. In 1986, it came under the newly formed Bengaluru rural district. In the same year, Doddaballapura, Devanahalli, Nelamangala, Hosakote, Magadi, Kanakapura and Channapatna taluks were brought under Bengaluru rural district while the remaining became Bengaluru urban district. Later, in August 2007, then-Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy established it as a separate district. The new district included the taluks of Ramanagara, Channapatna, Harohalli, Kanakapura, and Magadi. Local brokers say land prices in Ramanagara have crossed ₹1 crore per acre, rising from ₹50–70 lakh in the last couple of years. "Channapatna is still lagging behind in terms of growth, but Bidadi is witnessing significant development due to its status as an industrial area. Most of the appreciation is happening towards Bidadi, which serves as a connecting point between Bengaluru and Ramanagara. However, residential development in Bidadi is still very limited. Plot prices there typically start at around ₹30–40 lakh," Kiran Kumar, vice president of Hanu Reddy Realty, said. In Channapatna, land is currently selling at over ₹60 lakh per acre, boosted by infrastructure projects like the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway. Also Read: Apple India leases 8000 sq ft of retail space in Bengaluru for ₹2 crore annual rent as Foxconn facility nears completion Real estate experts say that, given its many positive connotations, the 'Bengaluru' tag will draw more attention from real estate developers, end-users, and investors in the long term. "If the region witnesses additional infrastructure infusions post this renaming, we can expect considerable momentum to aggregate here in the future. This will have an upward influence on overall demand for housing and commercial real estate, which will also reflect in prices," Ashish Sharma, City Head – Bengaluru, ANAROCK Group, said. However, local brokers point out that the proposed renaming of Ramanagara to Bengaluru South may have minimal impact. "Just changing the name won't bring significant results. It needs real infrastructure development," Kumar said. "As a realtor, I feel the name change alone won't drive much market movement unless we see infrastructure projects coming up that will drive commercial real estate in the area." While the key is infrastructure, Sharma said the renaming may boost the overall perception of and sentiment for this region, especially in areas like Kanakapura. Kanakapura Road is already experiencing significant growth and is emerging as one of the most affordable real estate hubs in South Bengaluru. Land prices close to the main road have reached around ₹2 crore per acre. Apartment projects along Kanakapura Road are priced between ₹1–1.2 crore for 2BHK units. For instance, Provident Park Square apartments are selling for ₹70–90 lakh, while Casagrand 3BHK units are priced at around ₹1.4 crore, Kumar pointed out. Land costs in the area vary from ₹3000-15,000 per sq ft for plots and ₹2-15 crore per acre for land parcels. "The apartment cost in the area is about ₹7000-12,000 per sq ft with Grade A developments typically between ₹10,000-14,000 per sq ft," Sunil Singh, director of RealtyCorp, said. In gated developments like Prestige Primrose, Singh said 2BHK apartments, launched about a year ago, were sold at ₹1 crore from ₹75 lakh last year. Similarly, prices for 1 BHK have jumped to ₹75 lakh from ₹60-65 lakh last year.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Dharmendra and Hema Malini rejected this most expensive film, Amitabh Bachchan got the role, Hema Malini was replaced by...
In Bollywood industry, there have been many big projects that became huge successes for directors and actors, which helped them in reshaping their careers. Some honourable mentions can be 'Zanjeer', 'Pratibandh', Mother India', 'Sholay' and the greatest of all time, 'Mughal-E-Azam'. But, did you know that there was this one film that became a huge multi-starrer project which was rejected by Superstar Dharmendra and Hema Malini that turned out to be their huge loss, but for someone it became a monstrous opportunity. The Big-Budget Project Here, we are talking about the 1980 action-thriller film 'Shaan', which has now become cult-classic for everyone. The 3-hour 2-minute revenge drama helmed by Ramesh Sippy is still considered one of the finest films from Bollywood, which was also one of the biggest-budgeted films from that era. However, there was a slight turn. For this multi-star movie, director Ramesh Sippy had selected Dharmendra to play Vijay and Hema Malini to play Renu. At the time, both were considered superstars, and the audience loved their combination. However, Dharmendra and Hema Malini withdrew from this movie because of various undisclosed disputes with Ramesh. The Onboarding Of Amitabh Bachchan and …. Interestingly, when the He-Man of Bollywood stepped away from the film, director Ramesh Sippy chose Amitabh Bachchan to step into the role of Vijay. However, during the initial stage, Sippy considered Amitabh for the character of Ravi, which later turned into Vijay for him. Meanwhile, the character of Renu in the film, which was given to Hema earlier, went to actress Bindiya Goswami, who was at that time known for her resemblance to dream girl herself and for her relationship with actor Vinod Mehra. The film became huge success on box office and made Bindiya a known face from industry but things took a huge turn for her as she decided to take a hiatus from acting after getting divorce from her failed marriage with the actor and later eloped with film-maker JP Dutta as their families were not ready for their relationship.
