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In what is likely to be a game-changer for scriptwriting in India, actor Aamir Khan, director Raju Hirani and screen writers Juhi Chaturvedi and Anjum Rajabali are on the jury for Cinestaan India’s Storytellers Script Contest. Launched by Cinestaan Digital Pvt. Ltd. The best script shall be awarded a prize of Rs 25 lakh. The total cash prizes for this contest will be Rs 50 lakh. Some of the best scripts shall be curated to be part of the Cinestaan Script Bank – a treasure trove that Studios and Production Houses can delve into and then directly liaise with the writers, who often ?nd it difficult to get their voice across.

Actor Aamir Khan added, “I believe we have incredible talent in this country. However that talent has been facing immense difficulty in reaching the industry. I feel that good writers don’t have enough opportunities and this is where the Cinestaan India’s Storytellers Script contest will help tremendously.”

Says Anjum Rajabali, chairperson of the jury, “Indian cinema desperately needs great scripts, and this wonderful contest should take us one step closer to that goal.”

The contest will remain open and accept entries till January 15, 2018.