To be one of the best screenplay writers in India or anywhere else in the world the key is creating memorable characters. Characters who become flesh and blood people who stay with the audience long after the movie or season is over. Whom you care so deeply about that the slightest hurt or setback to them is something the viewers take personally and discuss, rant, angst about – good recent examples would be Jon Snow (GOT) and Eleven (Stranger Things).
So what makes a character so memorable that it can lead to one becoming a top script writer
Relatability/Identifiability – This invariably connects to human frailties or vulnerabilities that strike a common chord with anyone who is watching. Like Jon’s desperate need to belong, for a family, his feeling like an outsider – we’ve all gone through this in school, college, work, maybe even home. It immediately gets us to feel for him. This is essential if one aspires to be the best screenplay writer in India.
Evoking Awe or Admiration – While a character should never be perfect – perfection puts audiences off, makes them feel like this character is totally unbelievable, they should have some aspects that make them stand out – either they are able to do what we cannot do – say exactly what they feel – they are frank, take no shit from anyone – e.g. Basanti in Sholay, or they embody characteristics we would like to have – we would like to be as carefree and bindaas as Geet (Jab we Met) or as suave, sophisticated and unflappable as Raymond Reddington (The Blacklist).
Positive Traits – At times it’s not about the characters doing things or being what we cannot. It could be the same traits that we have but pushed to a higher degree. Like the determination and dedication shown by Andrew in Whiplash or the courage shown by Kay Graham in The Post. We have the same, only these characters take it to different level and that becomes a point for inspiration for us.
Dreams and Ambitions – This is always easy to connect with – now the key thing to remember that it isn’t about the specific ambition, like we may not want to be a ball player or an Underworld don. But we all want to be rich, famous, successful, we want to be loved. Any ambition or goal is ultimately a manifestation of that – and if the core emotions are brought out – an audience will always relate and connect to the characters’ dreams and ambitions.
Humour – Just like a touch of salt/pepper/chilli in food, humour is the spice that always enlivens and makes a character so much more likable. This works even in the case of a villain one loves to hate – Gabbar, Mogambo or an otherwise serious character having a moment of levity or being out in a funny situation – case in point from Jab We Met being the angsty, serious Aditya having to deal with Geet’s strange exchange with the seedy lodge owner.
All of these are just guidelines, good tricks to becoming one of the best storytellers in India. But ultimately a great screenplay and awesome characters have to come from one’s own heart and life experiences. The key – if the creator loves the characters, the audience probably will too. If we as creators can’t stand them, no way is the audience going to like them.
This January Month Send Flower Gifts Online and Express your Love
Is your loved one’s birthday approaching any sooner? How do you express your love for them? Showering expensive gifts is passé. Flowers are a form of gift that expresses a lot of emotions subtly and lovingly. No other gifts communicate human emotions more effectively than a flower bouquet. People usually prefer to purchase gift flowers from the florists for any occasion like birthdays, anniversaries and well-wishes or even for apologies.
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It is often believed that the heart of Mumbai lies in South Bombay, also known as ‘town’. So a majority of the city’s best sporting facilities are present at that side. However, it doesn’t mean that many people would find it convenient to make full use of them, whether it comes to playing or coaching. It is now widely believed that the population dynamics of the city has changed and shifted from the British-shaped town side to the more locally endearing suburban side. Now whether it is for the good or bad, now that is up to your perception as there is no one right or wrong answer to this.
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Do you feel that booking grounds is a long, frustrating process? Do you think that scouting for the best gyms across the city is a tedious process due to the travelling and the need to contact too many of them? Are you robbing yourself of the best sporting and adventurous experiences across the country?
