Paromita Vohra

Biography

Paromita Vohra is an Indian filmmaker, writer, and media educator known for her documentaries and creative projects that explore urban life, desire, pop culture, and gender. She is also recognized for writing the screenplay for the award-winning feature film Khamosh Pani. Vohra’s work spans filmmaking, writing, and social advocacy, making her a prominent voice in contemporary Indian media.

Early Life and Education

Paromita Vohra was born into a family with deep roots in Indian arts and cinema. She is the daughter of Shikha Vohra and the granddaughter of the music composer Anil Biswas and actress Ashalata Biswas, who worked in Hindi cinema during the 1930s and 1940s.

Vohra studied mass communication at Miranda House, University of Delhi from 1986 to 1989, where she developed the skills that would later shape her career in filmmaking and media.

Career

Filmmaking and Writing

Paromita Vohra is known for her documentaries and films that examine social issues and contemporary urban life in India. She explores topics such as gender, sexuality, desire, and pop culture with sensitivity and insight.

Her notable works include:

Screenplay for Khamosh Pani – An award-winning feature film addressing gender, religion, and political upheaval in Pakistan.

Numerous documentaries on urban life, desire, pop culture, and gender issues.

She is also the founder of Parodevi Pictures, a Mumbai-based production company focusing on socially relevant content.

Writing

Vohra contributes to print media as well. She writes a column titled “Paro-normal Activity” for the Sunday Mid-day and has written a weekly column for Mumbai Mirror. Her writing often complements her filmmaking work, exploring themes of sexuality, culture, and society.

Social Advocacy: Agents of Ishq

Vohra co-founded Agents of Ishq, an online platform dedicated to positively representing sex in India. She serves as the creative director of the platform, which provides multimedia content in English and Hindi. Agents of Ishq focuses on:

Comprehensive sexuality education

Exploration of sexual experience and etiquette

Promoting desire, freedom, gender equality, and choice

The platform aims to give young Indians access to reliable information about sex and relationships progressively and inclusively.