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Paan Singh Tomar writer Sanjay Chouhan passes away at 62
Mumbai: With deep sorrow The Screenwriters Association (SWA) has informed us of the demise of their beloved screenwriter and fellow member, Sanjay Chouhan on 12 January. He was extremely talented and devoted to his craft, and his contribution to the field of screenwriting and Indian cinema is invaluable.
Sanjay’s career was an impressive one and he wrote some of the most acclaimed feature films including Paan Singh Tomar, I am Kalam, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster. His work was incredibly influential, paving the way for many artists today.
He joined SWA as an executive committee member in the year 2016. He led the way for many initiatives benefiting the members during his tenure and was part of the welfare committee from 2016-18. He was the convener of the fifth Indian screenwriters conference and served as the co-convener during the recently held sixth Indian screenwriters conference. He was also serving as the vice-president of SWA till his last time.
An inspiring writer and a very warm person whose presence will be missed dearly by all of us in the community especially at the SWA office.
SWA pays homage to the talented writer and an activist for writer’s rights.
May he rest in peace and our prayers for his family during this time of sorrow.
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Rashmika Mandanna, Shanaya Kapoor and Naila Grrewal climb IMDb’s Indian celebrity rankings
Upcoming films and returning shows are driving fan interest across Bollywood and streaming
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s popularity contest has a new weekly scorecard, and the numbers are telling. IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for this week places Shanaya Kapoor at number six, buoyed by buzz around her film Tu Yaa Main. Naila Grrewal slots in at seven on the back of the returning comedy series Maamla Legal Hai, while Rashmika Mandanna climbs to eighth, riding mounting anticipation for Cocktail 2.
The list, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, tracks trending Indian entertainers and filmmakers each week, drawing on data from more than 200m monthly visits to the platform worldwide.
Further down the rankings, Raaka is keeping two of its biggest names in the spotlight. Deepika Padukone holds 11th position, with Allu Arjun close behind at 13th, as the film continues to find traction with audiences.
The list offers fans a weekly pulse on who is breaking through, who is holding steady, and who is fading. It is a barometer as unsparing as the box office itself.
