Caste & Outcast
Caste & Outcast
Television (One-hour)
· Historical · 59 pages
Status: Spec
From humble Indian roots to American literary icon, the inspiring true story of Dhan Mukerji. In the roaring 1920s, he crossed oceans to chase his dream of uniting East and West - but as he rises to national acclaim, the pressures of fame and cultural displacement lead him down a tragic path, revealing the high cost of living between two worlds.
Written by
Runjeev Ignatius
1 Accolade
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Finalist,
Mentorship Matters 2024-2025
1 Writer
Los Angeles, CA
Runjeev Ignatius studied screenwriting at NYU's Tisch, performing script coverage for production companies including Miramax Films. He moved to LA working in VFX for artists including Nicolas Cage and Sia. Runjeev writes in several genres including historical fiction and sci-fi. In 2022, Runjeev was recognized as one of the top ten South Asian scre...
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