Anu Singh Chaudhary, one of the industry's most renowned and outspoken screenwriters, isn’t afraid to speak her mind about the glaring issues in the entertainment world—especially when it comes to the treatment of writers. Known for her exceptional work on shows like Scoop, Aarya, Eclipse, Grahan, The Good Girl Show, and Mrs., Anu has always been a staunch advocate for the recognition and rights of writers in the industry.
In her recent media interaction, Anu didn’t hold back, taking aim at how writers are often sidelined by OTT platforms, producers, and even actors. Her sharp words came in response to a particular incident involving two major OTT giants.
Expressing her disappointment, she said, “I am not going to take names, but just a couple of days ago, a major OTT platform announced a string of new shows which we have created, but where were the writers in all the buzz? How many writers were there? Did anyone bother to call them? Long format is a writer’s medium, yet no one even bothers to acknowledge them.”
For the uninitiated, Netflix and Amazon MX Player recently unveiled their entire slate of program for 2025, but conspicuously absent from the spotlight were the writers who created them.
Anu’s comments reflect a broader issue within the industry, where the people behind the words—the screenwriters—are often left in the shadows. She continued, “The biggest pain is, the lines or dialogues you are saying on-screen, the person who wrote them, one could at least try to connect or get to know them better. You can invite them to the red carpet and stand next to them, and when media tags are being formulated, one could at least tag them.” Her words were a call for more visibility and respect for screenwriters, who, according to her, should be celebrated alongside actors, directors, and producers.
Anu Singh Chaudhary is not just a prolific writer; she is also an active member of the Screenwriters Rights Association of India (SRAI) and the Screenwriters Association (SWA). These organizations are dedicated to advocating for screenwriters' rights, including fair pay and proper recognition.