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From Novels to Cinema: Megha Ramaswamy's Creative Journey
25 Jul
Summary
- Megha Ramaswamy initially aspired to be a novelist or poet.
- The FTII screenwriting course inspired her shift to filmmaking.
- She draws inspiration from acclaimed storytellers Sooni Taraporevala and Sai Paranjpye.
Filmmaker Megha Ramaswamy discovered her calling in cinema through a screenwriting course. Initially, she envisioned a career as a novelist or poet, captivated by the art of storytelling from a young age.
The introduction of a screenwriting program at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) provided Ramaswamy with a bridge between her literary interests and filmmaking. This educational opportunity allowed her to unite her passion for writing with the visual medium of cinema.
Ramaswamy cites influential storytellers Sooni Taraporevala and Sai Paranjpye as key inspirations. Their work has significantly shaped her approach to filmmaking and narrative construction.
