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Birth anniversary of Ashok Kumar celebrated
MUMBAI: The 100th birth anniversary of actor, singer, producer Ashok Kumar was celebrated recently in Kolkata under the title of ‘Ashok Kumar: His Light Years’ presented in collaboration with Nandan.
The celebration, that started with the screening of Howrah Bridge, also included films like Bimal Roy-directed Parineeta, Shakti Samanta’s Anurag, Chotisi Baat, Tapan Sinha’s Haatey Bazaarey and Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Aashirwad.`
Renowned actor Amol Palekar, who co-starred with the legend in Chotisi Baat, said, “I have worked very closely with Ashok Kumar and it‘s a privilege to be here during his birth anniversary.”
Dadamoni, as he was lovingly known, was represented by his daughter Bharati Jaffrey and granddaughter Anooradha Patel.
Also spotted on the occasion were Basu Chatterjee, Roopa Ganguly, Arindam Sil, Kaushik Ganguly, Nilaanjjana, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Gargi Roychowdhury, and Alyque Padamsee. A band entertained all by playing instrumental hits of Ashok Kumar.
Ashok Kumar was born on 13 October 1911 and he expired on 10 December 2001.
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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.
