Entrepreneurship is fraught with several challenges, yet it remains one of the most desired career choices for people around the world. Although extremely risky, for those who succeed, entrepreneurship can be a gateway to not just incredible success, but even an instrument to change the world. This edition, Corporate Citizen brings you the best movies on entrepreneurs to motivate you to take the plunge
Starring : Michael Fassbender
Box Office Collection : $34 Million
Steve Jobs paints the story of perhaps the most charismatic and enigmatic man in corporate history. Steve Jobs single handedly took Apple form near bankruptcy in the 1990s to becoming the most profitable company in the world in less than 15 years. The movie tries to portray the man behind the legend, from his early days as a young student who started Apple in his garage all the way to his ascendancy to the position of the world’s most admired tech genius.
Starring : Will Smith, Jaden Smith
Box Office Collection : $307 Million
Will Smith stars in the true story of Christopher Gardner, who goes from homelessness to opening his own multi-million dollar brokerage firm. This movie not only portrays Gardner’s momentous journey from penury to success, it is also a very touching tale of a father and his son who support each other through the bad times and help each other become better versions of themselves.
Starring : Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai
Box Office Collection : Rs.100 Cr
Guru is a fictionalised version of India’s biggest rags to riches story, Dhirubhai Ambani. Guru traces the story of Gurukant Desai, a man who comes to Mumbai in 1958 and rises from its streets to become the country’s leading tycoon. Guru demonstrates how sheer perseverance can lead a person to overcome even the most daunting of odds.
Staring : Jesse Eisenberg
Box Office Collection : $224 Million
It was no surprise that The Social Network was a blockbuster when it was released in 2010. After all, everyone wanted to see how Mark Zuckerberg transformed from a Harvard student to launching Facebook, the most popular social-media network in the world. The movie does a great job of showing Zuckerberg’s transformation from a shy, awkward geek to one of the most powerful CEO’s in the world. Also, the movie shares some really interesting anecdotes about how some of the most popular facebook features were conceived.
Starring : Audrey Toutou
Box Office Collection : $50 Million
Everyone, whether they belong to the fashion industry or not, have at least heard of Chanel. Today, the brand has become famous for its high end clothing line and luxurious perfumes. However, it’s creator, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, came from a far removed reality. She grew up in an orphanage and rose from a humble seamstress to become one of the most influential fashion designers of all time. The movie chronicles her rise from obscurity to opulence. It’s a great reminder to never let your beginnings define your ambitions.
By Neeraj Varty
