Mumbai: With deep sorrow The Screenwriters Association (SWA) has informed us of the demise of their beloved screenwriter and fellow member, Sanjay Chouhan on 12 January.  He was extremely talented and devoted to his craft, and his contribution to the field of screenwriting and Indian cinema is invaluable.

Sanjay’s career was an impressive one and he wrote some of the most acclaimed feature films including Paan Singh Tomar, I am Kalam, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster. His work was incredibly influential, paving the way for many artists today.

He joined SWA as an executive committee member in the year 2016. He led the way for many initiatives benefiting the members during his tenure and was part of the welfare committee from 2016-18. He was the convener of the fifth Indian screenwriters conference and served as the co-convener during the recently held sixth Indian screenwriters conference. He was also serving as the vice-president of SWA till his last time.

An inspiring writer and a very warm person whose presence will be missed dearly by all of us in the community especially at the SWA office.

SWA pays homage to the talented writer and an activist for writer’s rights.

May he rest in peace and our prayers for his family during this time of sorrow.