Hindi
Teen Yari Katha releases after 6 years of Censor trauma
MUMBAI: Breaking away from the six-year hitch of not being able to see the light of the day, Prosenjit’s Bengali film Teen Yari Katha (tale of three friends) was released recently.
The film is about three young friends who belong to the suburban middle-class. One plies an auto-rickshaw, one supplies newspapers and so on with similar angst and sexual desires that bond youngsters of their age.
Though the film was screened at the Kolkata Film Festival in 2007 followed by its screening in the competition section of the Osian Film Festival in Delhi in 2009, it could not release because the Censor Board held up its release for its objectionable dialogue filled with slang and brazen sexual innuendos. They refused to pass it even after watching it several times and the directors refused to agree to the cuts suggested by the CBFC.
“We have released 35 prints initially for screening across Kolkata and Bengal because this is a film that does not cater to the rural-urban divide and will appeal to every adult viewer,” said joint directors Sudeshna Roy and Abhijit Guha.
To ascertain that the film doesn’t look dated, the director duo got the colour correction of every single frame done once again. “The film deals with a subject that was far ahead of its time, so in a way perhaps, this six-year delay will prove to be a boon for the film at the box-office,” added Roy.
The film has Parambrato Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee ( both Kahaani fame) and Rudraneel in pivotal roles.
Hindi
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.
