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have lost their novelty with him. various platforms wield over state affairs
What doesn’t lose its sparkle is: what whilst catering to a loyal audience.
next?
Next apparently betters the previous 3. Amitabh Bachchan 79, Actor
feathers in the industrialist and his That he is the greatest
company’s cap – at a recent Reliance and most-loved
Family Day event he was quoted saying Bollywood actor
he can “confidently” make two predictions precedes everything
about the future — first, India will become he does. Professionally
“one of the top three economies” of the though, he has proven
world and, second, RIL “will become one he excels at far more
of the strongest and most reputed Indian than acting.
multinational companies in the world”. A megastar with a mega-life to match.
After acquiring the iconic Stoke Park in A man who has seen and done it all. He
the UK earlier in 2021 and the prestigious has seen the highs and the lows. An actor
Mandarin Oriental Hotel deal in the Big who through the decades is still a force to
Apple closing out the year, watch out for reckon with commanding the top spot in
more big news in 2022 from the country’s movies. Personally, he has evolved through
and world’s biggest and most powerful his experiences, unafraid to show himself
industrialist. in a vulnerable light.
Bachchan is a legend, but what defines
2. Samir Jain, 67, Media Baron him is his dignified manner.
The Times of India’s He has one of the most influential social
success is owed largely media timelines across all of India. From
due to the unorthodox updates about his work to throwback
philosophy of Samir pictures with his friends and family,
Jain. An out-of-the- the superstar uses his Twitter handle to
box thinker, he has deepen the bonds with his fans. One tweet
handled the paper from him can get millions of Indians on his
more like an advertising mogul and slipped side. Bachchan is hands down one of the
in a few sweet deals to ensure further most influential Indians today.
success and stability at a time when print is
walking a tightrope. 4. Azim Premji, 76, Industrialist,
Though print publications are perched Philanthropist
at the edge of a cliff, the group has How do you wax
managed to hold on to their prestige, eloquent about a man
whilst embracing digital space full on. who has donated a
From digital and streaming OTT platforms staggering Rs 27 crore
television – Times Now and ETNow and per day in 2021?
the new Hindi variants, Mirror Now, a As the first Indian
slew of entertainment channels and the FM who signed up for The
network – Mirchi, Jain is indeed the force Giving Pledge, he believes in creating a
behind the huge influence the group and its better world for millions of people.
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