What I Learned from the Movie "Guru" (2007) – A Simple Take by an MBA Student

 Last night, I watched the movie Guru (2007) as part of our marketing assignment. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from an old Bollywood film, but by the end of it, I was both inspired and curious. The movie is based on the journey of a man named Gurukant Desai, played by Abhishek Bachchan, who rises from a small village to become a top business tycoon in India.   Here are my simple takeaways and learnings from the movie:    1. Dream Big, Start Small Guru starts with nothing. No rich family. No MBA degree. But he has big dreams. This reminded me that anyone can rise if they have strong willpower and confidence. He believed in himself when no one else did.  2. Business is About Solving Problems Guru didn't just sell products—he saw what people needed. He wanted to create jobs, improve the textile industry, and make things more affordable. He looked for gaps in the market and tried to fill them. As MBA students, this is a core learning for us: unders...