A Graduate in Applied Communications and NYFA trained screen play writer, Padma Akula has been working as a film maker in several mainstream Indian cinemas as well as here in New Zealand. She has been with Prayas since our first production of Charandas Chor in 2005 and has been involved in various roles – assistant director, choreographer, makeup artist, actor, dancer, wardrobe etc., and is a very valued member of our core team. While film making is the profession, theatre is her passion and Prayas the platform for her expression.