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Prasoon Joshi, Chandra Prakash Dwivedi in Trust of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
NEW DELHI: Well known television producer-actor known of Chankya fame, Chandra Prakash and ad guru and renowned lyricist Prasoon Joshi are among the new trustees/members of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
Senior journalist Ram Bahadur Rai is the new president, according to the reconstituted board announced by Culture minister Mahesh Joshi.
The IGNCA was established in the memory of former prime minister Indira Gandhi and is envisioned as a centre for study of arts. The IGNCA was launched on 19 November 1985 by the late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Renowned dancers Sonal Man Singh and Padma Subrahmananiam are among the twenty members (including the president, culture secretary, additional secretary and financial adviser in the Culture ministry, and the IGNCA member secretary). Others from the field of arts are Saryu Doshi and Vasudeo Kamath..
An official announcement said the trust of the IGNCA had been reconstituted ‘in public interest.’
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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.
