A Platform Where Every Story Matters
At Mugafi, we believe that great stories can come from anywhere—and from anyone. That’s the spirit behind India’s Biggest Writing Contest (IBWC) – Phase 2, where writers from all over the country took a shot at turning their ideas into industry-worthy scripts.
Held earlier this year, the contest opened its doors to aspiring, emerging, and professional writers—giving each participant an equal opportunity to showcase their storytelling talent on a national platform.
From Ideas to Screen-Ready Concepts
Unlike typical writing challenges, IBWC isn’t just about putting words on a page. It’s about crafting stories that can be scaled for films, web series, and digital platforms.
Every participant wrote and submitted their story using VED—Mugafi’s AI-powered writing tool, allowing them to structure their ideas, refine their narratives, and get their work reviewed by industry professionals.
What Writers Got:
Every IBWC Phase 2 participant walked away with:
- Free access to VED for 3 months – Helping them structure, format, and elevate their scripts for industry standards.
- A Certificate of Participation – As recognition for their dedication and creativity.
- Free Mentorship sessions were given for all participants to help them improve their chances of winning the contest.
Announcing the Top 5 Winners
After multiple rounds of reading, review sessions, and intense jury discussions, we’re proud to announce the Top 5 Winners of IBWC Phase 2:
🥇 1st Place: Sumit Singh Dixit – Raktaabh
🥈 2nd Place: Sanyam Bagayatkar – Nagendra Dharanidhar
🥉 3rd Place: Cinetasticc – Shesh Pathar
🏅 4th Place: Reijul Sachdev – The Mysterious Mr. Sheshadri Nag
🏅 5th Place: Vaaideek Pattel – Nagraj
Each of these writers impressed our panel with their originality, narrative structure, and story potential for the screen.
Beyond the Contest: Real Industry Opportunities
Winning at IBWC doesn’t just mean a trophy or certificate. For our top storytellers, it opens the door to real-world production opportunities:
- Cash Prizes: The top 5 winners will receive cash rewards to celebrate their storytelling excellence: 1st Place – Rs.1,50,000, 2nd Place – Rs.75,000, 3rd Place – Rs.50,000, 4th Place – Rs.25,000 and 5th Place – Rs.10,000.
- Industry Mentorship: Shortlisted writers will now work closely with Mugafi’s story development team to polish their scripts for potential production opportunities.
- Access to Mugafi’s Writers Room: A space where professional writers collaborate on live projects for top OTT platforms and production houses.
- Showcased to Producers and Studios: Select stories will be considered for further development and pitching across our partner network.
To Everyone Who Participated
A heartfelt thank you to every writer who poured their heart, time, and imagination into their submission. Whether you won or not, every story counts.
And for those wondering… yes, there’s more to come!
Stay Tuned: Your Story Could Be Next
If you missed this edition of IBWC, don’t worry. More contests and opportunities are on the way.
Keep writing. Keep dreaming. Keep creating. Visit www.mugafi.com for updates on our next contest.