Suma is an avid theater buff, Suma has been involved in theater since childhood, primarily as an actor. Since her move to the USA in 1979, she has played the leading role in over 20 plays in English, Hindi, and Kannada, plays written by renowned playwrights of India and USA. Suma has produced and directed plays and has been associated with Natya Bharati since its inception. She is a philanthropist and co-founded Sahara Group which raised funds for several charities in India and the USA. Suma received PhD in Molecular Biology from University of Maryland and is a Director at the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
