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Indian filmmaker Susi Ganesh honoured by Maryland Governor
NEW DELHI: Susi Ganesh, the director of Shortcut Romeo, has received a special honour from Maryland Governor Martin O‘Malley for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Ganesh and his team were in New York to promote Shortcut Romeo after screening the movie and walking the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival along with actress Ameesha Patel and Puja Gupta.
Ganeshan has directed some award winning movies in Tamil such as Virumbukiren, Five Star, Thiruttu Payale and Kanthaswamy.
Recalling his 15 years of service and hard work to promote Indian movies especially Tamil and now Hindi, the Governor said, "The State of Maryland is proud to bestow the honour for his contribution to the entertainment industry."
The award and the replica of great seal of the state of Maryland was presented by Dr. Rajan Natarajan, deputy secretary in the state of Maryland and one of the high-ranking Indian-American political appointees.
Shortcut Romeo is a remake of Ganesh‘s super hit Tamil film ‘Thiruttu Payale‘, produced by Manjari Susi Ganesh. It also features Neil Nitin Mukesh, and will be released on 21 June.
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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.
