What's Brown Got To Do With It?

The Pen Behind the Prem Kahani: Sumit Roy on the Rise of Writers in Cinema

Shadia Siddiqui Season 2 Episode 4

🎬 In this episode, I sit down with acclaimed screenwriter Sumit Roy, the mind behind Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and Gehraiyaan, for a powerful conversation on the evolution of storytelling in Indian cinema.

Together, they explore: ✨ Sumit’s journey into screenwriting and creative identity
📺 How OTT platforms are shifting the storytelling game
🎥 The cultural resonance of Rocky Aur Rani and open-ended narratives like Gehraiyaan
🖋️ The changing role of writers in Bollywood
🌍 What it means to be a brown creator in a global entertainment landscape
💡 Advice for aspiring writers on rejection, community, and creative freedom

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about cinema, storytelling, and the people behind the scripts that move us.

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