In a major business move that merges the worlds of Bollywood and pharma, Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, is set to acquire 50% of Dharma Productions, the renowned production house led by filmmaker Karan Johar. š§¬š„
šø Big Bucks on the Line
Poonawallaās company, Serene Productions, will invest ā¹1,000 crore ($119 million) in both Dharma Productions and its digital subsidiary Dharmatic Entertainment. This partnership values the entertainment powerhouse at a whopping ā¹2,000 crore. šš¼
š¬ Power Duo in the Making
While Poonawalla brings the financial muscle, Karan Johar will retain his remaining 50% stake and continue as Executive Chairman. With a balance of storytelling genius and forward-thinking strategies, this partnership aims to take Dharma to new heights in global entertainment. šāØ
Apoorva Mehta, Dharmaās CEO, will work alongside Johar to guide the companyās strategic direction and ensure smooth operations. šļøš„
Johar expressed his excitement:
“This partnership is about honoring our roots while embracing the future of global entertainment.” š¬š