Roshan Horo

Storyteller. Social thinker. Builder of ideas.

I am someone who believes stories can change the direction of a society.

My work stands at the intersection of culture, identity, social justice, media, and human dignity. Over the years, I have worked as a social activist, researcher, creative thinker, and communicator—learning not from textbooks alone, but from villages, people, struggles, and lived realities.

I am especially interested in questions that most people avoid:
Why do communities lose their identity?
Why does development often forget the people it is meant for?
And how can storytelling become a tool for change rather than just entertainment?

This website is not a finished portfolio. It is a living space where I am building my journey in public — as a writer, a thinker, a filmmaker in the making, and someone trying to create meaningful work that lasts beyond a single project.

What I Do

Social Work & Community Engagement
I work on issues related to land rights, forest rights, social justice, and the dignity of marginalized communities. My focus is not only activism, but also long-term thinking about how communities can grow without losing their identity.

Writing & Storytelling
I write poetry, reflections, and long-form ideas about society, identity, human emotions, and the future. My writing moves between personal experiences and larger social questions.

Learning & Building the Future
I am currently exploring new possibilities through research, storytelling, and technology. I believe the future will belong to people who can think deeply and express clearly — and I am working every day to become one of them.

Media, Ideas & Creative Work
I am deeply interested in media as a powerful tool — whether it is writing, visual storytelling, audio-visual work, or digital platforms. My goal is not just to create content, but to create meaning.

Entrepreneur
A community-driven enterprise empowering forest gatherers and farmers by ensuring fair trade, sustainable livelihoods, and cultural preservation through cooperative collaboration.

You will find here:

my work
my thoughts
my experiments
and the ideas I am trying to turn into reality

Why this website exists

This space is meant to document a journey, not just achievements.

If you are someone who believes in thoughtful work, meaningful storytelling, and a better society, then you are in the right place.

A Peek into My World

"Exploring stories, ventures and social change
— one project at a time."

Communications Practitioner

UGC NET Qualified, Former Radio Jockey

UGC NET qualified in Mass Communication and Journalism, having an experience of working as a host of 'Apun Ka Choice' in Radio Dhoom 104.8 FM and in an Ad Agency, after completion of MJMC and PG Diploma in Film, TV and Video Production, establishing relations with diverse communities across Jharkhand, I converge theory and practice of communication science.

Blogger

Sharing thoughts, opinions and learnings

Love for storytelling and speaking from heart has found way into blogs.
Started as a compulsive scribe in the back of note books, I found developed writing as a hobby and identified it as a tool for my destiny as a communicator. I cover variety of topics, being a man with multiple interests, which of some are here - Nostalgic Tales, Roshan Horo @ Medium and Roshan Horo @ Substack

Social Work & Community Engagement
I work on issues related to land rights, forest rights, social justice and the dignity of marginalized communities. My focus is not only activism, but also long-term thinking about how communities can grow without losing their identity.

Disum Collective Pvt. Ltd.
A community-driven enterprise empowering forest gatherers and farmers by ensuring fair trade, sustainable livelihoods, and cultural preservation through cooperative collaboration.

Birth

17th September 1990

Tinsukia, Assam, INDIA

I was born on the day when 'Vishvakarma Puja' is celebrated. However, I was born to a Christian family. One of my aunts, who is a nun and was in the same town at that time, named me Roshan.