Biography

V. Shekhar was a director and writer, known for Purantha Veeda Pukanda Veeda (1993), Pongalo Pongal (1997) and Viralukketha Veekkam (1999). He was married to Tamilselvi. He died on November 14, 2025 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

Completed his B.A. from Nandanam Arts College in the evenings and his M.A. from Pachaiyappan College.

Studied at P.U.C. in Tiruvannamalai.

Joined AVM Studio as an assistant in the black and white 16 mm lab at the age of 19. Later, he worked in the Corporation Health Department for 15 year.