Hindi
Anusha Rizvi’s next is titled Opium
MUMBAI: Anusha Rizvi known for her film Peepli Live, has teamed up with husband Mahmood Farooqui to direct her second film titled Opium.
Confirming the same, Anusha said, "I am busy scripting my next film which is titled Opium. It‘s based on Amitav Ghosh‘s novel. The film will be directed by me and Mahmood Farooqui. The film will go on the floors in 2013."
Anusha is looking at a bigger canvas for her second film and said, "I, as a director, want my film to do commercially well and at the same time it should be accepted by the audiences and get critical acclaim."
"The film will be widely shot in Bihar, UP (Uttar Pradesh) and Calcutta (in West Bengal),"she added.
On the casting, she maintains, "Right now, I am not looking at the cast of the film. I am only concentrating on the script. Once the script is ready, I will think about the cast."
Hindi
Rajesh Ramaswamy exits The Script Room to focus on filmmaking journey
Ad filmmaker steps away from own venture to pursue direction and storytelling
MUMBAI: In a move that has caught the attention of the advertising and creative community, Rajesh Ramaswamy has announced his exit from The Script Room, the company he co-founded, marking the end of a seven-year stint at the helm.
The decision, which came into effect earlier this month, signals a shift in focus for Ramaswamy, who is now looking to immerse himself fully in filmmaking and direction as an independent creative.
Known for blending sharp advertising insight with storytelling craft, Ramaswamy has been instrumental in shaping The Script Room into a creative hub that delivered campaigns, branded content, and original storytelling formats. Over the years, the company collaborated with agencies, directors, and a wide network of writers, while also experimenting with formats such as short films and web series.
Sharing his thoughts on the transition, Ramaswamy indicated that the move is driven by a desire to focus and explore stories he has been developing over time. While he acknowledged the unconventional nature of stepping away from one’s own venture, he also framed it as a necessary leap toward clarity and creative pursuit.
Importantly, The Script Room will continue its operations with its current team and leadership, with Ramaswamy expressing confidence in the group that helped build the company’s identity. The studio, he noted, remains well-positioned to evolve further with fresh talent and ideas.
His exit also reflects a wider industry trend, where experienced advertising professionals are increasingly transitioning into independent filmmaking, tapping into the growing opportunities across digital and long-form content platforms.
As Ramaswamy steps into this new phase, the move underscores a familiar creative instinct, sometimes, the boldest ideas begin with a clean break.
