In Bollywood, stars have always taken centrestage, holding more importance than directors, producers, scriptwriters and sometimes, even the film. Many have slammed this ‘star system’, alleging that it relegates meaningful cinema to the background. However, things are slowly changing and today, each is slowly earning their place in the sun. This is especially true for writers. No longer just another name on the title card, they are being recognised as the backbone of new-generation films.