Delhi, 15 November (H.S.): India's public service broadcaster Prasar Bharati has appointed acclaimed author, award-winning screenwriter and columnist Advaita Kala as its Principal Adviser.

Originally from Sumari village in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district, Kala has established a distinct national and international reputation through her contributions to literature, cinema and journalism.

She is best known for writing the screenplay of the critically acclaimed Hindi film 'Kahaani', starring Vidya Balan. Her work on the film earned her several prestigious honours, including the Screen Award and the Zee Cine Award. Her debut novel, 'Almost Single', was also a bestseller and was published in several international markets, including the United States and France.

In addition to her literary and cinematic work, Kala is an active columnist and commentator on political and social affairs. She regularly shares her views on contemporary issues through leading national newspapers and television platforms.

Despite achieving recognition on national and international platforms, Kala has maintained close ties with her roots. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched an initiative called 'Project Bhuli' to extend relief and assistance to villages and local communities across Pauri Garhwal.

Her appointment at Prasar Bharati is being viewed as an important step towards drawing on her extensive experience in literature, cinema, journalism and mass communication.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar