Renowned Indian screenplay writer Kamna Chandra has several popular Hindi films to her credit. A graduate from Allahabad University, she has also written for radio and television.

Kamna Chandra’s most notable works include films like Prem Rog (1982), Chandni (1989), 1942: A Love Story (1994), Bhairavi (1996) and Kareeb (1998). Her character depictions and story lines have always left an impact. She was well-known for her different style of writing. She is one of the most prominent female screenwriters in the history of Indian cinema.

The talented writer is the mother of renowned Indian author, journalist and film critic Anupama Chopra, director Tanuja Chandra and writer Vikram Chandra. She is also the mother-in-law of popular director and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra.