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SUSHANT TO HELP BUDDING WRITERS

The actor is setting up a website, which will help writers with fresh ideas and content, to reach out to him

- Sneha Mahadevan sneha.mahadevan@hindustant­imes.com

I just want to make sure that small but significan­t films receive a chance to be made. SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT, ACTOR

With films such as Kai Po Che! (2013) and M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) to his credit, Sushant Singh Rajput is known to take risks and make unconventi­onal choices through the course of his career. Now, the actor is on the lookout for original content. Despite being just five films old, he is looking to invest in fresh talent and fund short films with interestin­g, original content. Sources reveal that the Raabta actor is in the process of setting up a website, which will act as a platform for writers to submit their scripts and stories.

Sushant says, “I just want to make sure that small but significan­t films get a chance to be made. Therefore, it is very essential to create platforms for emerging writers.” The actor, who is interested in writing, knows how important it is to nurture and preserve talent. “When I started I had no one to help or guide me. So, I know what it feels like to be lost somewhere in the entertainm­ent business,” he says.

The source reveals more details about the website, “As Sushant is busy promoting his film, he hasn't had enough time to set the website up. However, since the word has spread, several budding writers have been sending their scripts to his agency. Sushant, who is an avid reader, goes through them whenever time permits. He has also been chatting with his fans over Instagram and Twitter to understand the kind of films they want to watch. The website is currently under constructi­on. Sushant will make a formal announceme­nt once things are confirmed.”

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PHOTO: AALOK SONI/HT

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