Shylaja Chetlur is an Indian television, films & theatre actress and an entrepreneur.
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 â 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. .