Shobha Shankar
Shobha Shankar is the owner and Editor-in-Chief of VividTamil, responsible for the site’s editorial direction, movie coverage, music playlists, food features and community stories. She curates articles and reviews so that every piece is readable, locally grounded and transparent about sources.
Shobha is also the wife of Debesh Ranjan, the Founder & Technical Lead of VividTamil. Together they run the platform as a family-led project — Debesh maintains the infrastructure and publishing tools, while Shobha leads editorial judgement, contributor guidance and the day-to-day rhythm of publishing.
Contact: shobha@vividtamil.com • Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Movies & Reviews Songs & Playlists Food & Culture
Editorial & Community Work
- Oversees movie reviews, song features and cultural articles on VividTamil.
- Coordinates contributor submissions, including recipes, local stories and event reports.
- Maintains standards for sourcing, corrections and comment moderation.
- Works with Debesh to plan new sections and improve reader experience.
Approach to writing & curation
Shobha’s work balances enthusiasm for Tamil culture with careful editorial practice. Reviews highlight both craft and cultural context; music pieces connect songs to their film stories or devotional roots; and food features give space to small vendors, home cooks and festival kitchens. Articles are written in a tone that is accessible to families and diaspora readers, with occasional bilingual notes in English and தமிழ் to keep the content inclusive.
When topics touch on health, finance or other life decisions, she avoids medical or financial claims and instead points readers to qualified professionals and primary sources. This caution is part of VividTamil’s broader commitment to experience, expertise, authoritativeness and trust.