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Screenwriters Association, India

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He was the first film lyricist to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Remembering Majrooh Sultanpuri and his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema.

#MajroohSultanpuri #HindiCinema #IndianCinema #HindiSongs #SWA
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Did you know?

Majrooh Sultanpuri was among the founding members of the Executive Committee of the erstwhile Film Writers’ Association (FWA), now SWA.

From Saigal in 1946 to Shah Rukh in 2001, he gave us some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable songs.

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If you missed it, watch it now on YouTube:
https://t.co/DfvbsIb5H3

@PuneetVuneet #jaideepsahni #swa

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We discussed the stories behind the films.
We discussed the stories behind the lyrics.
And then, the stories that only Jaideep Sahni could tell.

Glimpses from an unforgettable evening at SWA Vartalaap.

#JaideepSahni #SWAVartalaap #ScreenwritersAssociation #Screenwriting

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Glimpses from SWA’s 69th Annual General Body Meeting, held yesterday.

Thank you to all our members for being a part of it.

#SWA #ScreenwritersAssociation #SWA69thAGM #AGM2026 #Screenwriters

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The writer behind some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable stories and songs.

Join Jaideep Sahni in conversation with Vibha Singh at the next SWA Vartalaap.

10 September | Veda Kunba Theatre

To register, visit https://t.co/IX1PcDjm4d

#SWA #Vartalaap #JaideepSahni

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His unforgettable works include Ek Chadar Maili Si, Dastak, Madhumati and Garam Coat.

His legacy continues to inspire generations of writers and storytellers.

#RajinderSinghBedi #SWA #ScreenwritersAssociation #HindiCinema #IndianCinema

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SWA remembers Rajinder Singh Bedi on his birth anniversary.

A celebrated novelist and screenwriter, Bedi was also one of the founding members of the Executive Committee of the Film Writers’ Association, the organisation that later became the Screenwriters Association (SWA).

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From literature to cinema and television, Rahi Masoom Raza’s writing became a part of the lives of millions.

Remembering the legendary writer on his 99th birth anniversary.

Which of his songs, shers or dialogues is your favourite?

Comment below.

#RahiMasoomRaza #SWA

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Did you know?

Shailendra was one of the founding members of the Executive Committee of the Film Writers' Association, the organisation that later became the Screenwriters Association (SWA).

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The poet who found poetry in the ordinary, and philosophy in the everyday.

Remembering Shailendra, one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring voices.

30 August 1923 – 14 December 1966

#Shailendra #HindiCinema #IndianCinema #HindiSongs #SWA

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Here’s who the 25 writers will be pitching to.

Meet the producers, studios, OTT platforms and talent agencies joining SWA Pitch Fest 2026.

The lineup is here. Let the pitches begin!

#SWAPitchFest2026 #SWA #Scripts #Featurefilms

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1,479 stories came in. 25 writers made the cut.

Months of reading, rounds of evaluation, and now it’s time to take these stories to the industry.

2 big days, 25 writers. 40 industry leaders. 1000 meetings.

SWA Pitch Fest 2026 is here.

20–21 August | Mumbai

#SWAPitchfest

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Remembering Bhisham Sahni on his birth anniversary.

A screenwriter, novelist and playwright whose Tamas became a landmark in both literature and television. His work continues to inspire generations of writers.

#BhishamSahni #BirthAnniversary #SWA #Screenwriters #tamas

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From first drafts to final applause.

The winners of the SWA Awards 2026 - Film discuss the journey behind their stories.

Moderated by @mayankw14

Now streaming on SWA's YouTube channel.
https://t.co/vpbkpamXkI

#SWAAwards2026 #ScreenwritersAssociation #SWA #FeatureFilm

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What does it take to write an award-winning web series?

Find out as the winners of the SWA Awards 2026 – Web come together for an insightful conversation on storytelling, writing for OTT and the craft behind the screen.

Now streaming https://t.co/P8JqaNmFjB

#SWAAwards2026 #web

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This achievement is the result of our collective strength. Congratulations to all the members.

#ScreenwritersAssociation #SWA #Screenwriters #WriterCredits #WritersRights #CreditWhereItsDue #Authorship #Screenwriting
@THR @PuneetVuneet @palakistan

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A MAJOR WIN FOR EVERY SCREENWRITER!

Following SWA's intervention, Zee Network has withdrawn its rotational credit policy & reinstated full on-screen writer credits.

We welcome this decision and remains committed to protecting screenwriters' rights, recognition & authorship.

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The voices behind television's most celebrated stories come together.

The SWA Awards 2026 Winners Roundtable – Television is out today on YouTube.

Watch Now. Visit https://t.co/lA1UjPO3m5

#SWAAwards2026 #ScreenwritersAssociation #SWA
#Television