Because he is the only Indian producer who can sign on Manoj Night Shyamalan as director, Will Smith as production partner, and Chris Rock as actor. Because the world media has suddenly started taking notice of him, calling him everything from the Jack Warner of India to the Engelbert Humperdinck of Mumbai.

Because having managed to buy back his company’s independence from NewsCorp, Walt Disney’s buyout of Hungama for Rs 135 crore and acquisition of a 32.1 per cent stake in UTV for Rs 800 crore has given him a war chest to expand, allowing him to pick up two high-end gaming companies. Because he has launched three new channels and has two more to go this year.