Dr Shoma A Chatterji, veteran freelance journalist and author, writes on cinema, media, human rights, cultural issues and gender. She is the recipient of two National Awards -- for Best Film Critic (1991) and for Best Book on Cinema (2002). She has been a member of jury in many national and international film festivals.
Pappa Vidyaakar’s organisation, born out of love, passion and commitment to society, has helped over 2000 children and houses around 1880 residences in Chennai and Coimbatore.