Everybody tells us to follow our dreams. But what happens when nobody can agree on the roadmap? In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, Sudhish Kamath explores a common screenwriting problem in dream-chasing stories: writers creating the illusion of uncertainty while secretly guiding their protagonists through a predetermined path.Using Mollywood Times and Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 as case studies, we examine why these stories feel more honest, contemporary and emotionally resonant than many conventional success narratives.If you’re a screenwriter, filmmaker, storyteller or simply someone fascinated by stories about chasing impossible dreams, this episode is for you.

Updated - June 16, 2026 04:08 pm IST