Shoma Chaudhury Age, Wiki and Bio

Shoma Chaudhury

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Journalist, Editor, Political Commentator
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/06/1964
Age60 years
BirthplaceDarjeeling, West Bengal, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameSuparna Chaudhury
Zodiac Sign/Sun SignGemini
HometownNew Delhi, India
ReligionHinduism

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • St. Helen’s Convent, Kurseong, Darjeeling
  • La Martiniere School, Kolkata
College/University
  • Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi
  • University of Delhi (South Campus)
Degrees
  • Bachelors of Arts in Honours
  • Masters degree in English Literature

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced

Relationships & More

Affairs/BoyfriendsSanjay Raina
Husbands/Spouses
  • Sanjay Raina (div. 1988)
  • Sujit Menon
Children
SonShivy Menon
DaughterName Not Known (1)

Family

ChildrenSon - Shivy Menon, Daughter - Name Not Known (1)

Career

Highlights
  • Worked for Doordarshan, The Pioneer, India Today, and Outlook News Magazine
  • Joined Tehelka as Director of Special Projects and Features Editor, later became Managing Director
  • Co-founder and director of THiNK

Some Lesser Known Facts

Born in Darjeeling and raised in tea gardens of West Bengal.
Achieved top position in ISC board in English and twice in English Literature at Delhi University.
Directed 40 weekly shows for Doordarshan.
Hosted discussions with renowned personalities at THiNK.
Recognized as one of the influential voices advocating for women in India.
Served as a judge for the Vodafone Crossword Book Award in 2006.
Received the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism for Film and Television award in 2008.
Featured in the '150 Women Who Shake The World' list by Newsweek and Daily Beast in 2011.
Established 'Algebra - the Arts and Ideas Club' in September 2016.