Shaji Chen
Shaji Chen is a multifaceted Indian writer and actor born in Kattappana, Kerala. Proficient in Tamil, Malayalam, and English, his writing focuses on music and cinema, with features in major publications like The Hindu, Times of India, Ananda Vikatan, and Malayala Manorama. As an actor, he has delivered memorable performances in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, with notable roles such as CBCID Lal in Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum and the Real Estate Madhavan in Maamanithan. Beyond the screen and page, Shaji contributes to the arts through voluntary roles—serving as the South India Trustee for the Salil Chowdhury Foundation and representing the Ritwik Ghatak Memorial Trust. He champions informal education, children’s rights, and sustainable farming practices.
