Rommel Rodrigues

Rommel Rodrigues
Known for Journalist, Author, Screenwriter, Film Director, and Producer

Rommel Rodrigues is an Indian author, film director, screenwriter and producer based out of Mumbai.[1] He has been a journalist for over a decade (Accredited by Maharashtra government for 5 years), having worked in leading dailies of India,[2][3][4][5] and has covered crime, business, politics and current affairs extensively. He has authored several books,[6] among which are two bestsellers, Kasab: The Face of 26/11,[7] detailing the 2008 Mumbai attacks,[8][9][10][11][12] published by Penguin (2011)[13] and Everything You Wanted to Know About Business & Economics published by CNBC (2012),[14] bundled with another best selling book, Simplifying Business, Economics & Jargons[15] by CNBC which became an instant hit on release featuring among the top 10 business bestsellers within a month.[16] Rommel Rodrigues has conducted numerous interactive sessions based on his book on business and economics. Wittily titled ‘Business and Economics for Idiots’ he has addressed several seminars, management colleges, investor forums etc. across India.

In December 2011, he was assigned by renowned film director Ram Gopal Varma(RGV) to write the script of his film based on the heinous Mumbai terror attacks of 26/11, 2008.,[17][18] RGV roped in Rommel Rodrigues to write the story, screenplay and dialogues and also took him as his Associate Director for the film.[19]

The film The Attacks of 26/11 released on March 1, 2013 to positive reviews. This is what acclaimed film critic Subhash K.Jha whose reviews appear in several leading dailies in India and abroad had to say about the writing, "That is the terrifying reality that perpetually underlines the gripping narration, clamping the brilliant writing of Rommel Rodrigues down to a whittled numbing sense of hardcore reality where all thrill ends and the feeling of dread begins to creep upon us. We are finally left with only a profound sense of dread and fear."[20][21]

Rommel Rodrigues is currently producing and directing two Marathi films based on the script he has written, First film titled Gurukul (film),[22][23][24][25] [26][27][28][29] [30] released in August 2015 to a grand opening, the second still untitled is in pre production stage, will go on floor soon. Rommel an avid globetrotter is also contracted to write two novels for leading publishing house which he says he is attempting to complete.

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References

  1. ↑ IMDB (December 6, 2014). "Rommel Rodrigues". IMDB. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ The Afternoon (December 6, 2008). "Mumbai and a major attack... the don’s role is a given". Afternoon. Retrieved December 6, 2008.
  3. ↑ News Reports by Rommel Rodrigues (November 30, 2008). "Gold Turns into Dust". New Indian Express. Retrieved November 30, 2008.
  4. ↑ News Reports by Rommel Rodrigues (April 19, 2009). "Papa still her banyan tree". New Indian Express. Retrieved April 19, 2009.
  5. ↑ News Reports by Rommel Rodrigues (October 11, 2009). "Another Precedent". New Indian Express. Retrieved October 11, 2009.
  6. ↑ Buyhatke (May 21, 2014). "Books by Rommel Rodrigues". buyhatke.com. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  7. ↑ Penguin India (December 14, 2010). "Kasab: The face of 26/11". Penguin. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
  8. ↑ Fernandez, Fiona (January 2, 2011). "The Face of Terror Unveiled". Mid-Day. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  9. ↑ Anit Mukherjee (February 5, 2011). "The Terror Of Footnotes". Tehelka. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  10. ↑ Ziya Us Salam (November 23, 2012). "Between Covers". The Hindu. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  11. ↑ Mohan Ramamoorthy (January 2, 2011). "The Kasab story in three parts". The New Indian Express. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  12. ↑ The Afternoon (February 22, 2011). "The Terror Tracker". Afternoon. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
  13. ↑ Penguin Books India (January 1, 2011). "Author: Rommel Rodrigues". Penguin Books India. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
  14. ↑ CNBC (August 1, 2012). "Everything You Wanted To Know About Business & Economics". CNBC Bestseller 18. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  15. ↑ Flipkart (May 21, 2014). "Books by Rommel Rodrigues". flipkart.com. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  16. ↑ Business Standard (September 17, 2011). "The Top 10 business bestsellers". Business Standard. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  17. ↑ Sudhish Kamath (May 21, 2014). "All violence, no catharsis". The Hindu. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  18. ↑ Mid Day (January 2, 2011). "Ram Gopal Varma announces film on 26/11 terror attack". Mid-Day. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  19. ↑ Priyanka Jain (March 17, 2012). "RGV's 26/11 starts shooting today". Hindustan Times. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  20. ↑ Subhash K Jha (March 1, 2013). "The Attacks of 26/11' a stunning wake-up call". Khaleej Times. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  21. ↑ Miss Malini (March 5, 2013). "Interview With the Man Who Wrote 'The Face of 26/11'". www.Missmalini.com. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  22. ↑ ibnlivemovies (November 22, 2014). "Asha Bhosle sings a lavani for Marathi film Gurukul". IBNLive. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  23. ↑ K Ashwin (November 24, 2014). "Marathi Film Gurukul – First song recorded with well known singer Suresh Wadkar". The Times of India. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  24. ↑ Zee News (November 24, 2014). "Asha Bhosle croons for marathi film". Zee News. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  25. ↑ India TV News (November 23, 2014). "Asha Bhosle lends her voice to Marathi film 'Gurukul'". India TV. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  26. ↑ The Times of India (November 24, 2014). "Asha croons a lavani for Gurukul". The Times of India. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  27. ↑ Nagpur Today (June 29, 2015). "Asha Bhosle sings a Lavani for marathi film ‘Gurukul’". Nagpur Today. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  28. ↑ Dumkhum (June 29, 2015). "Asha Bhosle sings a Lavani for marathi film ‘Gurukul’". Dumkhum. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  29. ↑ The Free Press Journal (July 20, 2015). "Rodrigues aims to promote lavani via his film Gurukul". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  30. ↑ The Business Standard (July 20, 2015). "Rodrigues aims to promote lavani via his film Gurukul". Business Standard. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
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