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Jagran Film Festival 2023 recognises renowned figures of Indian Cinema
Mumbai: Jagran Film Festival 2023 awards brought together the crème de la crème of the Indian film industry in Mumbai, delivering a spectacular event that exceeded all expectations.
Showman Subhash Ghai, an esteemed filmmaker celebrated for his iconic contributions to Indian cinema, was honoured with the Icon of Indian Cinema Award. The Best Director Award was presented to Manish Mudra for the movie “Siya,” while the Best Actor accolade was shared by Rani Mukherjee for “Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway” and Jayaraj Kozhikod for “Jananam: 1947 Pranayam Thudarunnnu.” Manoj Bajpayee secured the OTT Best Actor Male title. Anupam Kher was declared the Actor of the Festival 2023 by popular choice, and Adil Hussain and Nathalia were lauded with the Audience Choice award for “International Foot Prints on Water.”
The movie “Siya” received the Best Feature Film award in the Indian category, while “Travels Inside Foreign Heads” was honoured as the Best Feature Film in the International category. Additionally, “Tikdam,” “Lavaste,” and “Chidiyakhana” were acknowledged with special mentions for their outstanding contributions at the event.
Jagran Prakashan Ltd senior vice president of strategy brand & business development Basant Rathore emphasised the immense popularity of the Jagran Film Festival, which strives to delight cinema enthusiasts each year by presenting a diverse array of unique and popular movies. He expressed gratitude to the exceptional jury tasked with selecting standout films and highlighted the festival’s vital role in providing a platform for emerging talents to showcase insightful and thought-provoking films. Rathore also acknowledged the festival’s significant milestone with its 11th edition, marking a decade of taking ‘Cinematic Culture’ to both metro and smaller cities across India, promoting an appreciation of cinematic art at the grassroots level.
The Jagran Film Festival kick-started in Delhi on 03 August and travelled through Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, Dehradun, Hisar, Ludhiana, Patna, Ranchi, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Raipur, Indore. The festival culminated with the Jagran Film Festival 2023 Awards on 15 October in Mumbai.
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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.
