The Writers Behind the Film on Toilets That Became a Bollywood Hit |
Stories have the power to outlive the moment they are told in. Long after the lights dim and the credits roll, it is often the words, the quiet, unseen labour of writers that remains. Yet, in an industry obsessed with stars and spectacle, the people who shape these words are often left in the shadows.
But some writers refuse to stay there.
The journey of Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal is a reminder that storytelling, when rooted in purpose, can reshape not just cinema, but conversations in society.
From lyrics to larger stories
Before they became known for hard-hitting narratives, the duo began as lyricists, crafting songs that carried emotional depth and poetic resonance. Their early collaborations with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on films like Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and Bajirao Mastani placed them at the heart of some of Bollywood’s most visually rich cinematic worlds.
But even amidst grandeur, their words stood out for their emotional honesty. And slowly, that honesty began to demand a bigger canvas.
Transitioning from lyricists to screenwriters wasn’t just a professional shift; it was a deliberate choice to tell fuller, more meaningful stories.
When cinema meets social change
That intent found powerful........