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- A biopic titled GDN, releasing on August 7, chronicles the life of Coimbatore inventor Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu, known as the Edison of India.
- The film highlights his innovations such as the Rasant Electric Razor, which he developed after refusing to sell the patent to an American company so its benefits would stay in India.
- It also covers his contributions to skill-based education, including a two-year polytechnic course, and his support for industry bodies like CODISSIA and the Indian Chamber of Commerce.
- The report notes his industrial ambitions, such as truck manufacturing in Coimbatore, were thwarted by licensing, taxation, and bureaucratic hurdles.
What to watch next
- Reception of the biopic GDN upon its August 7 release
- Attention it brings to GD Naidu's contributions and legacy in indigenous industry
- Broader discussion on bureaucratic hurdles for inventors and manufacturers in India
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