Hello, I'm Anup.
I'm the founder of Security Quotient and an independent filmmaker. But mostly I'm someone who loves solitude, buses with empty seats, wandering with my camera, calm seashores, the rain outside a window, small cafes, late nights with a book, classic films (think, In the mood for love or Remains of the day), and sharing a tea with friends. Read more
Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal — Apr, 2025. Discover more
Photography
My lens is almost always drawn to the human face — a fleeting expression, caught at the right moment, often reveals more than words ever could.
Kathmandu
Monks, doves, and sacred mornings.
Bangkok
Monks and people in the land of smiles.
Theyyam
When man becomes god.
Faces
Nothing is as fascinating as the human face.
Yogyakarta
Street life, people and smiles.
Writing
I write about people I've met, places I've seen, and moments that linger. Most of my stories are imagined, some recalled — all deeply personal.
2025-04-06
The Whispering Waves
“Azad, you can come in now”. He turned to look at the source of the thick African accent and smiled. It was Laura, the finance manager, his usual point of contact. Azad waited in the reception lobby...
2024-11-10
The First Meeting
Bangalore’s weather was at its best as I walked from my friend’s office on Infantry Road. It was the 6th of September, 2005—a Tuesday. The sun playfully hid behind clouds, and a gentle breeze stirred...
2024-11-03
The Boy Who Ran Away
It was a wedding on Neel’s mother’s side of the family. Now in his late 30s, Neel was a proud father and husband to a lovely wife. Before the ceremonies began, he stood amongst a group of friends and...
2024-11-03
There Was Rahul Dravid
I had rushed to the cricket nets after college and finished my practice. I did my usual warmups, bowled for an hour and a half or so, and quickly changed back into my regular clothes. The day was spec...
2024-10-27
Like The Emperor Of Japan
As the group of middleaged Japanese businessmen gathered into a huddle and began their deliberations in earnest, I watched in mute fascination. All of them impeccably attired in their suits, polished...
2024-10-24
The Unnamed Tax Officer
I was nervous as I parked my bike at the Kochi Tax Office. I think they call it Tax Bhavan. I had quit my job a couple of months earlier and started my own cybersecurity company. I was on the verge of...
Films
I make films when a story refuses to leave me — usually with limited means but limitless effort. These are narratives built from memory, place, and fragments of real life.
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A Malayalam-Thai Fusion Song · 2026
I Was Always In Love With Letters
Documentary · 2024