Nasir Shaikh, originally an attendant in a video parlor, became a celebrated figure in Mumbai for his efforts to establish a film industry in Malegaon. With a vision to uplift his local community, he and a group of friends began recreating popular films with comedic twists, avoiding copyright issues while ensuring the narrative resonated with the residents of his city. At a recent event celebrating his life, he reflected on his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a cinematic dreamer, underscoring the impact of grassroots creativity in film-making.
"He had an idea: Why couldn't Malegaon, his small city of textile mills less than 200 miles from Mumbai, have a film industry of its own?"
"His formula for Mollywood was shoestring ingenious. He and his friends would recreate popular movies but change them enough to avoid copyright troubles."
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