Shylaja Chetlur is an Indian television, films & theatre actress and an entrepreneur.
Television Year Title Channel 1999 Master Mayavi Sun TV (India) 1999 Sarthagam Asianet (TV channel) 1999 Oonjal Star Vijay 2000 Guesthouse DD Podhigai 2001 Marmadesam – Edhuvum NadakkumRaj TV 2002–2004Rudhra VeenaiSun TV (India) 2002–2006Cinema Karam Coffee Star Vijay 2006–2008Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Star Vijay 2003 Sahana Jaya TV 2007 LakshmiSun TV (India) 2009 Vasantham Sun TV (India) 2009 Arase Sun TV (India)
Movies Year Title 2010Enthiran 2017 Ticket (2017 film) 2021 Ainthu Unarvugal
Web Series Year Title Channel 2018 What's Up Velakkari ZEE5 2024Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Amazon Prime Video
In Direction Department Year Title Role 2002-04Indira (Sun TV Serial) Associate Director 2004-07Maya Machindra (Vijay TV Serial) Associate Director 2009 Janaki (Malayalam movie) Assistant Director 2024Aindham Vedham Associate Director Other works She is the Founder & Managing Trustee of the not-for-profit Cinema Rendezvous Trust showcasing & discussing World Cinemas of substance to promote cross-cultural understanding. The trust's objective is to create awareness about Cinema as a social tool. It had instituted the Bala Kailasam Memorial Award (BKMA) since 2015, an annual recognition with a cash prize, for national level excellence in documentary filmmaking having a social impact.
Shylaar Production is her production house that produces corporate films, documentaries and Public Service Announcement films. She co-promoted a contemporary art gallery – Art & Soul promoting visual artists, holding several exhibitions from 2010 to 2013. Wanderlust, the travel lounge she operates in Hotel Savera, is involved in conducting heritage & temple tours.
She is a regular speaker & moderator on talks about women affairs, entertainment & entrepreneurship. She was an executive committee member of the Chennai International Film Festival She is also a member of Andhra Chamber of Commerce, South Indian film Chamber of Commerce, The Duchess Club & Hindustan chamber of commerce. .
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