Gauhar Raza

Gauhar Raza is an Indian scientist, poet, and documentary filmmaker, known for his contributions to science communication and progressive thought. A former Chief Scientist at CSIR-NISCAIR, he is recognised for proposing the ‘Cultural Distance Model’ of Public Understanding of Science, writing acclaimed books of Urdu poetry, and directing powerful documentaries like In Dark Times, Inqilab, and Jung-e-Azadi. Raza blends scientific rigor with poetic sensitivity, making him a unique voice at the crossroads of reason, culture, and social change.