Raj Shekhar (Nellooli Rajasekharan) is an author, screenwriter and management expert, and a member of Mensa. He has served as Global Head of HR for many multinationals and has lived in many countries across continents. His published fiction includes the English novels King Pawn, The Living Dead, Azadi and The Lonely Fire, as well as numerous Malayalam novels and short stories. He wrote the Hindi feature film September 21, which explores the challenges faced by families and carers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The film premiered at Cannes in 2026. He is CEO of Guru Management Consultants in Bangalore and a visiting faculty member, coaching and mentoring young entrepreneurs.