The renowned Columnists of India
Who is a columnist? A columnist is someone who writes for any publication and gives his or her opinions about various matters. You will find columns in magazines, newspapers, and various other publications. It is written like a small essay by a specific writer that can be on any topic. Mentioned below are a few names of the most renowned columnists of India:
Suhel Seth
The Founder and Managing Partner of Counselage India, Suhel Seth is one of the most renowned columnists of India. He is a man of many talents. Besides being a columnist, he is a strategic brand marketing consultant. Some of the clients he has worked with are Max India Limited, Mahindra & Mahindra, Coca Cola, Tata Sons, The RP- Sanjiv Goenka Group, and GMR, etc. He is famous for being outspoken and sharing his forthright views. The man also appears on various television shows. He has featured in various Bollywood movies.
Twinkle Khanna
The spouse of the renowned Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna is a columnist for the Times Of India. Her articles come out bi-weekly and talk about hilarious stories from her daily life. In short, she writes about her various experiences like being a mother of two, having a business of your own, and living a married life with Akshay Kumar. Her columns make you feel like she is just like a normal person at the end of the day. The pseudonym she uses to write the columns is ‘Mrs Funnybones’.
Shashi Tharoor
The famous politician has often received acclamation for his outstanding vocabulary. He also has a very in-depth knowledge of literature. His columns are published weekly in ‘The Week’, an Indian news magazine. Most of his articles are politically opinionated and revolve around concerning issues like the right retirement age debate and the impact of the pandemic on the country. Shashi Tharoor is also the author of many books and a Lok Sabha MP. If you like reading columns that revolve around politics, you should definitely check out his columns.
Chetan Bhagat
Chetan Bhagat is one of the renowned authors of India whose books have often been turned into some of the most high-grossing movies. Although many criticise his writing style and stories, there is no doubt that his books appeal to the masses. He has a flair for connecting with the readers through his stories. Besides being a successful author, he writes columns and they get featured on the Times Of India website weekly. His columns are quite popular and mostly cover current affair topics like the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the crash of the economy in the wake of the coronavirus, etc. ‘The youth need to shut their phones and ask about the economy’ is the most viral column of Chetan Bhagat.
Shobhaa De
Just like Suhel Seth, many Shobhaa De’s weekly columns get involved in controversies. Her columns for the Times Of India often cover topics like sex and sexuality, that are otherwise taboo in India. However, the actress feels strongly about what she writes and does not shy away from being outspoken and direct. Her bold and blunt nature has surely earned her many readers. Most of her articles mainly revolve around subjects like politics, the government, and the Indian economy, etc.















