feature films, especially in today’s world where stories on healthcare and aging resonate deeply across
continents and cultures.
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Living Will |
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A poignant and thought-provoking story of retired Colonel VishwaPratap Singh Rathod- a valiant, brave, determined officer, who wishes for a dignified end on his own terms; his son, Karan Singh, who clings on to hope and wants to keep his father alive as long as possible; and the doctors, torn between their duty to preserve life and the ethical boundaries of their profession.
Over 38 intense days, the narrative explores the complex intersections of patient autonomy, familial love, religious beliefs, and medical ethics, highlighting the inner struggles of each character as they navigate the delicate balance between life, dignity, and the Hippocratic Oath. This version on EOLC (End of Life Care) emphasizes the emotional stakes, ethical tension, and the intricate relationships among the characters, giving it a layered, impactful tone. |
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Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana |
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A celebrated theatre artist having Alzheimer's embarks on a nostalgic road trip with her estranged lover, daughter and friends, navigating the emotional and physical challenges of the disease.
This narrative dives into the emotional terrain of what it means to love and support someone through a long, gradual goodbye. It highlights both the toll and the beautiful moments that emerge as family members remember, forgive, adapt and ultimately cherish the time they have together.
Both stories have strong potential for an intimate, character-driven film that could bring awareness and empathy around these universal themes of life, aging, and family. They would resonate with audiences in India, and globally, as such subjects remain universally relevant and deeply moving. |
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SEHER |
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Published Novel A story based on true incidents about the journey of an empowered 21st century millennial from the glamworld of stilettos and beauty pageants to training in deep muddy trenches.....sacrificing everything in her endeavours to partake in making India a 'safer' country. Her strong and inspiring character makes her an icon of the, hitherto, rudderless Indian youth. The story has pizazz and can make a statement. Set in India- Goa, Delhi, Manesar, Mumbai... it has elements of courage, patriotism, and a bit of romance... making it a sensitive, thought-provoking story for an entertaining film. Video presentation: http://youtu.be/iQkb1cBGf1I Book Launch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WojyZSCOvI0 Chief Guest: Former Foreign Minister Mr. Salman Khurshid |
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AALIYA Genre: Romance Elements: Fun, sensuality and passion, love and excitement, tension and tragedy. |
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Published Novel An ageless, multicultural love story that will stir hearts warmly. Based on true incidents and set between England and India it is a romantic and poignant story about the inner journey of a young girl and about reconciling the difficult distance between yesterday and today, between truth and reason... to reclaim a lost paradise. It has elements of deja vu, mystery, divine intervention, irony. Video presentation: http://youtu.be/ryvEdj0spzw Book Launch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzfjZ1DpKPs Chief Guest: Mr Mahesh Bhatt |
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ESHA Genre: Family drama Elements: soul-searching, bit of wisdom, love and excitement, tension and tragedy. |
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Published Novel Esha’s story is of her tryst with life, its trials and tribulations with generous soul-searching, a bit of wisdom and a pinch of humor. It is sad but triumphant how she participates in her own rescue. The story visits Domestic Violence as a crime which embraces all classes today, and is like an epidemic, fast damaging the fabric of our society. * The book is being readied for publication |
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ANANYA Genre: Drama Elements:Emotional struggle, sensitivity, love, bowing to the decision of the Almighty, steadfastness. |
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Set against the back drop of the dog-eat-dog fashion design industry, the story explores fragility of relationships between the fashion Czar in India, who uses every trick at his disposal-inventing new ones as necessary to stay Numero Uno, his wayward son who’s found a place to put his skills of deception, influence and illusion to use and beautiful Ananya, struggling with a dark past and current betrayal in love, who nevertheless creates timeless designs and is cheated on time and again, surviving on hope and faith.
Life being the sum total of moments, mistakes and things, the story is about change in these in all three as a result of having learnt a lot, suffered enough and got tired of ‘the same thing’ with underlying message 'Life never gets easier, you just have to get stronger!' * The book is being readied for publication |
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India Mein Ek Prem Kahani
Genre: Romance Elements: Fun, love, Charismatic India, Freedom to choose. |
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A lighthearted romantic comedy about two young Indian-Americans who reluctantly come to India to attend college
at Delhi University, finding themselves completely out of their element. Struggling to balance their Western upbringing with the vibrant,
sometimes bewildering, reality of Indian college life, they encounter challenges, culture shocks, and unexpected friendships. As they navigate the ups and downs of this new world, they not only fall in love with each other but also with the richness, chaos, and charm of India—discovering parts of themselves they never knew existed. It is a 'reverse engineering' of the mindset of students craving to go to the US and settle there. The story has a message that resonates with: (i) Hon Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi who said in his speech in Indore (Jan 2023) wherein he implored ‘Indian origin’ young generation born and brought up overseas to visit India and see, with pride, what India is today. (ii) Indian Ambassador to USA when he showcased Incredible India, revitalized, as a study destination of international standard. The story emphasizes the cultural journey, character growth, and romantic elements, giving it a broader appeal to international audiences as a coming-of-age story. |
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MOLLY
Genre: Inspirational Elements: Courage, determination of a child, Realities of a selfish world. |
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Inspirational story of a 10 year old girl with an incredibly gifted voice, who wants to take part in a singing competition
to win the prize money- to treat her ailing parent. But there are hindrances, blocks, difficulties...
Will she make her dream a reality? The courage and determination of a child... together with catchy songs, dance, magic, fun and a dream sequence- will leave one wanting.... |
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ARMAAN Inc. Genre: Light comedy and romance Elements: Passion for challenges, Romance, Humor, Attitude and wit. |
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True story of how the protagonist builds a
corridor between the Occident and Orient with great attitude and
determination, fighting against all odds of the day-to-day work and social
culture at a molecular level; and of the links forged between two people
from two different cultures who, by mutually sharing their hearts, become
true soul mates in life. The story includes true, real life instances of Hindu-Muslim relationships, Indo–American relationships, honesty of black Americans, mysterious mischief of Lord Krsna himself, and other examples of America’s amity, it’s tolerance of multiplicity of cultures and ethnicities and inherent system of rewarding the honest and hardworking... It is one man’s crusade for himself- not selfishly, but to prove that nothing is impossible even as the American job market ignores him, daily-life culture scoffs at him, and the American woman...she rebuffs him. |
1. Zindagi Ke Uss Paar: Avenging poor, pathetic and even brutal treatment meted out to elders in a family.
2. No exit: Marriage rocks....Or Marriage (on the)rocks?
3. Nikky Donor: A take on the trials and tribulations of having a baby.
4. A true story of a teacher who in the process of counseling one of her best students out of depression finds
a sea change in him, but now she finds herself a victim of feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
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* Hotels And hoteliering make good ground for storytelling. Having worked in ITC hotels for almost a decade, I have countless stories and first hand witnesses, besides my own, relating to work ethics, culture of hospitality, personal and professional relationships, idiosyncrasies of guests, home away from home, even lucky charms, and unexplained events in some rooms, spots of some hotels. I have documented experiences covering interaction/ relationships with Board members, owners of hotels, seniors and junior colleagues- that are interesting, gripping, fascinating, inspirational, thought-provoking, action-packed, peppered with humor and a moral, a message. * Hospitals 38 days in the ICU of a hospital in Gurgaon opened my eyes to the fragility of existence, humility, futility, the power of prayer, and much more that involves journey through the labyrinth of issues in patient's (father) choice, family (son), religion and ethics and the doctors Hippocratic oath. Am hoping that my story will guide/ provide some answer, even inspire people that need to have some illumination on the path to take a decision. EOLC (End-of-life Care) is fast gaining importance around the world as advances in medicine, in its single minded pursuit of maximizing longevity, mostly ends up creating more suffering. In India, a core committee has very recently been formed at AIIMS New Delhi to facilitate a dignified dying process for patients who are at the end of their life. I can write 20+ episode stories in each of the above two subjects. |
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