Anurag Anand
Born (1978-11-02) 2 November 1978
Patna, Bihar, India
OccupationNovelist, artist, author, banker, marketer
NationalityIndian
GenreFiction, historical fiction, Motivational
SpouseNeeru Sharma Anand
ChildrenNaisha Anand
Website
anuraganand.in

Anurag Anand (born 2 November 1978) is an Indian artist, corporate professional, and author,[1] with several bestselling titles in the self-help, general fiction, and historical fiction genres.[2][3][4][5][6][7] His corporate experience spans across the pharmaceutical, fast-moving consumer goods, and financial services industries.[8]

Education

After obtaining his primary education from Kurseong in Darjeeling District, Anand moved to Delhi. He completed his schooling at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi, in 1996. Anand gained his B. A. (Hons) in Economics from Delhi University before undertaking his PGDBM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi from 2000 to 2002.

Career

Anand initiated his writing career with the release of "Pillars of Success"' in 2004, a self-help book based on his association with the Delhi-based NGO, UNES, during his college years. During his involvement with UNES's Youth Development Program, Anand delivered lectures on various aspects of personality development to students across the country, and these interactions served as the foundation for his debut book.

Since then, Anand has also written general fiction and historical fiction novels. Anand's articles and columns have been published in several major publications. His monthly column, "Corporate Whispers," gained recognition through its publication in Suburb Live magazine.[9]

Anand also wrote a song, titled "Bhaga", which serves as the theme song for his book To Hell and Back (2018). The song has been arranged and sung by the popular music director Ram Sampath.[10]

Awards

In 2016, Anand was awarded the Lal Bahadur Shastri Award for Corporate Excellence[11] for his achievements in the corporate world. The award was presented by Air Chief Marshal S.K. Sareen, former Indian Air Force Chief, and Anil Shastri, former Union Minister.

In February 2019, Anand was named among the Top HR 40under40 leaders in the country at the Leading From Behind Summit.[12] He was also recognized among the Role Players – 2019 by the World Training and Development Congress.[13]

Bibliography

Non-Fiction
  • Pillars of Success (2004)
  • Corporate Mantras (2007)
Fiction
  • Tic Toc – A tale of love, hate and terror[14] (2009); ISBN 978-9380151007

The book is a story of a common man's hatred for terrorism. The book was launched in Mumbai by acclaimed filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.[15]

  • The Quest for Nothing (2010); ISBN 978-9380349206

A contemporary story of a young and ambitious couple and the conflict between their personal aspirations and career goals, The Quest for Nothing was declared a National Bestseller within six months of its release. The book was launched by a panel comprising Pritish Nandy,[16] Gul Panag, and Mini Mathur.[17]

  • Reality Bites[18] (2011); ISBN 978-9380349374

Reality Bites is a youthful love story set in a high school hostel. The book was launched at Landmark, Mumbai, by Bollywood personalities including Sudhir Mishra,[19] Randeep Hooda[20] and Kanishtha Dhankhar[21] (Femina Miss India World 2011).

  • The Legend of Amrapali[22] (2012); ISBN 978-9380349473

A work of historical fiction giving a life account of the courtesan Amrapali[23] who lived in the kingdom of Vaishali around 500 BC. The book was launched in Mumbai, New Delhi,[24] Kolkata,[25] and Ahmedabad by panellists comprising Prahlad Kakkar,[26] Bhagyashree,[27] Mallika Sarabhai,[28] Shashi Tharoor, Sonalika Sahay, Indrani Dasgupta, and Alokananda Roy.

  • Of Tattoos and Taboos![29] (2009); ISBN 978-9380349619

A contemporary story that traces the transition of an innocent, small-town girl into a modern, fiercely independent, big-city belle.

  • Where The Rainbow (2013); ISBN 978-9382665014

Where the Rainbow Ends is a fictional tale that aims to spread awareness around cervical cancer.[30]

  • Birth of The Bastard Prince (2014); ISBN 8129134543

In Birth of the Bastard Prince, is the sequel to The Legend of Amrapali, and both are stories of royal intrigue.

  • Love on 3 Wheels (2015); ISBN 978-9382665588 Love on 3 Wheels is a romantic thriller set in the streets of Delhi over a three-day period.[31]
  • To Hell and Back (2018); ISBN 978-9385854620[32]
  • The Assassination of Rajat Gandy (2018); ISBN 978-9385854712 [33]
  • Once Upon a Lockdown (2020); ASIN B08C7FKKJJ A collection of stories from the Covid-19 lockdowns in India.[34]

Media

Anand's works have been covered in all forms of media, including most national dailies and magazines. He has been invited to various television news channels like CNN IBN[35] and UTV Bloomberg[36] to participate in panel discussions and debates. He has also been invited by FM Radio channels like Radio Mirchi, Radio City[37] ,and Red FM for on-air discussions.

Family

Anurag Anand lives in Gurugram[38] with his wife Neeru and daughter Naisha. Anurag met Neeru while pursuing his higher studies in Delhi. Neeru Anand works with a Multinational Pharmaceutical company.[39]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Anurag Anand's Sutras: The threads of a happy life is an intriguing array of colourful paintings". The Asian Chronicle. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Interview in The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 February 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  3. ↑ "The Quest for Nothing". Mid-day. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Interview/ profiling in DNA". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Anurag's recommended reads in Hindustan Times". Archived from the original on 2 November 2013.
  6. ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "The Legend of Amrapali in The Sentinel, Assam". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Times of India Crest". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  9. ↑ Corporate Whispers Suburb Live
  10. ↑ "Song to promote book - Telegraph India". 17 September 2018. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  11. ↑ "Corporate Excellence Award". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  12. ↑ "Leading From Behind Summit by Jombay Sets the Tone for Young Leaders for 2019 | APN News". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  13. ↑ "Role Players 2019". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  14. ↑ "The write thing to do". DNA India. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  15. ↑ "Mahesh Bhatt launches Anurag Anand's Tic Toc". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  16. ↑ "Pritish Nandy at the launch of The Quest for Nothing". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  17. ↑ "Actress Mini Mathur at the launch of The Quest for Nothing". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  18. ↑ "Hindustantimes Brunch 31 july 2011 by Hindustan Times - Issuu". issuu.com. 30 July 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  19. ↑ "Sudhir Mishra at the launch of Anurag Anand's book 'Reality Bites' at Landmark, Mumbai on July 5, 2011 - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  20. ↑ "Bollywood Movie launch, audio release, celebrity events and function converage - IndiaGlitz.com". 24 September 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  21. ↑ "Kanishtha Dhankhar at the launch of Anurag Anand's book 'Reality Bites'". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  22. ↑ "Amarapali, an inspiration for many - Times Of India". 21 September 2013. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  23. ↑ DNA, Nandana Sen keen to play the role of Anurag's Amrapali
  24. ↑ Tehelka on The Legend of Amrapali
  25. ↑ "English Online Newspaper: Read Kolkata's Telegraph English ePaper". 11 February 2012. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  26. ↑ "Adman Prahlad Kakkar at the launch of The Legend of Amrapali". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  27. ↑ "Yahoo Search - Web Search". in.search.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on 29 January 2012.
  28. ↑ DNA: Ahmedabad launch of The Legend of Amrapali
  29. ↑ "Online Shopping India | Buy Mobiles, Electronics, Appliances, Clothing and More Online at Flipkart.com". Flipkart.com. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  30. ↑ "The rainbow effect". 30 October 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2023 – via www.thehindu.com.
  31. ↑ "'This is the golden period for authors in India'". 10 March 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  32. ↑ "Amazon.in : anurag anand". www.amazon.in. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  33. ↑ Anand, Anurag (2018). The Assass!nation of Rajat Gandy. ISBN 978-9385854712.
  34. ↑ Once Upon a Lockdown: Gripping Tales from a Pandemic Era. Readomania. July 2020.
  35. ↑ Panel discussion on Jaipur Litfest 2012
  36. ↑ "The Assignment, Corporate Reality Show on UTV Bloomberg". Archived from the original on 10 January 2012.
  37. ↑ "Anand live on Radio City". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  38. ↑ "More than a legend". 8 October 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2023 – via www.thehindu.com.
  39. ↑ "Yahoo Search - Web Search". in.search.yahoo.com. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
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