Subhechcha Ganguly 
Promila Devi Sutharsan Huidrom is a celebrated poetess and philanthropist, renowned for her exceptional writing skills and unwavering commitment to social causes. Awarded the Rashtriya Pratibha Samman, she is admired for her poignant poetry that resonates with emotions and deep thoughts. Apart from her literary contributions, Promila is dedicated to philanthropy, particularly in supporting the elderly and underprivileged children. Her compassionate work has touched countless lives, making her an inspiring figure in both the literary and social spheres.
- What inspired you to pursue writing and poetry as a form of self-expression?
Answer:Writing has been my passion from a very young age and I have been writing from my teen age. I tend to write about nation, phylosophy and themes related to life, nature, mother, relations, literature and emotions. Among other passions like music, cooking, sketching, singing, meditating, tennis/ badminton and nature, I chose writing as a full fledged career and life.
- How would you describe your writing style, and what themes do you often explore in your poetry?
Answer:My writing style is from my heart, I mean the way I follow my heart. I write my heart out. I sometime wake up in the night and start writing. Those are the best compositions. The ones many has liked and shown love for, are the poetrys I have written in the nights. I explore nation, life, phylosophy, literature, nature and human.
- What impact do you hope your poetry has on your readers, and how do you want them to feel after reading your work?
Answer:When I write something, I really mean it with my heart and soul. I want the reader to feel my pains and gains. When I write about Nation, I presume I make the reader feel for the Nation.
- What motivated you to start working on philanthropic projects, particularly helping the elderly and underprivileged children?
Answer: I have always been helping the needy from a very young age. It may be in whatever small and minute way. I belive in giving back to the society, and helping the needy, does give back to the society and make us more tolerant with life.
- How do you manage to balance your career as a writer and your philanthropic activities?
Answer:This is done by balancing time. I think at this juncture of life, one and the only precious thing I have in life is time. When I am waiting for something I do the pending tasks, I never waste time. Every second of my life is utilized I feel and I am proud about that.
- Can you share a memorable experience or story from your philanthropic work that left a lasting impression on you?
Answer:I cannot explain in words how I feel when I see those smiles on the face of kids and mothers who feel so good receiving the gifts given to them. The soulful satisfaction is indeed worth living for. This is only possible because of our teams working day and night with these underpriviledged kids and women.
- Who or what has been the biggest influence on your journey as both a writer and a philanthropist?
Answer:My parents, my teachers, my friends, my near and dear ones, and now my daughters and husband. They are the reason I write and I write my heart out.
-I write for a reason, live for a reason.
-Promila Devi Sutharsan Huidrom
