Noted screenplay writer and playwright Ritesh Shah will be sharing his thoughts at the International Centre Goa (ICG) on Saturday, September 28 at 6pm.
Ritesh will be in discussion with Pushkar, director of ICG. The event is free and open to the public.
Ritesh, an alumnus of the Jamia Millia Islamia university began his career as a playwright with Act One Art Group, New Delhi.
His plays include the Fringe award winner Othello – A play in black and white. He switched to television in 1999. His television writing credits include Josh, Kashmeer, Krishna Arjun and the award winning series Kagaar.
Ritesh began his film career by contributing dialogue to movies like Kahaani and Namastey London and then went on to co-write films like D-day and Airlift.
His solo screenplay and dialogue credits include films like B.A. Pass, Citylights, Force, the critically acclaimed Pink and Raid. He has been nominated for Filmfare award for best story for B. A. Pass and best screenplay for D-Day for which he also won a Zee Cine Awards Nomination.
He won the Filmfare, Zee Cine and Star Screen awards for best dialogue for Pink and the Filmfare award for best screenplay for the film Sardar Udham.
Those desirous of attending the event must RSVP on mobile 92844 75746, stated a press release.
