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{{short description|Indian author}}
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| caption     = Author Anurag Anand at the launch event of The Legend of Amrapali
| name        = Anurag Anand
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1978|11|2}}
| birth_place  = [[Patna]], [[Bihar]], [[India]]
| occupation  = Novelist, author, banker, marketer
| nationality = Indian
| genre       = Fiction, historical fiction, [[motivational]]
| spouse      = Neeru Sharma Anand
| children    = Naisha Anand
| website    = {{url|http://anuraganand.in}}
}}
'''Anurag Anand''' (born 2 November 1978) is an Indian author with several bestselling titles in the [[self-help]], [[fiction|general fiction]] and historical fiction genres.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2924588.ece |title=Interview in ''The Hindu'' |access-date=13 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224175836/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2924588.ece |archive-date=24 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/opinion/2010/sep/010910-The-Quest-for-Nothing-New-book-Opinion.htm Opinion in ''Midday'']</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/authors/kritika-kapoor Interview/ profiling in ''DNA'']</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Entertainment/What-to-read-listen-eat-and-watch/Article1-803744.aspx Anurag's recommended reads in ''Hindustan Times''] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102205444/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Entertainment/What-to-read-listen-eat-and-watch/Article1-803744.aspx |date=2 November 2013 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110206/ttlife.htm Story in ''The Tribune'']</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sentinelassam.com/saturday/saturday1.php?sec=16&subsec=0&ppr=3&dtP=2012-03-18 |title=The Legend of Amrapali in ''The Sentinel, Assam'' |access-date=19 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924101007/http://www.sentinelassam.com/saturday/saturday1.php?sec=16&subsec=0&ppr=3&dtP=2012-03-18 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He also double-hats as a corporate professional<ref name="interview">[http://www.booksclub.in/2011/11/exclusive-interview-author-anurag-anand.html Books Club of India Interview] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305195326/http://www.booksclub.in/2011/11/exclusive-interview-author-anurag-anand.html |date=5 March 2012 }}</ref> with experience across industries like [[pharmaceuticals]], [[fast-moving consumer goods]] and [[financial services]].<ref name="crest">{{Cite web |url=http://www.timescrest.com/society/swapping-pie-charts-for-plots-3849 |title=Times of India Crest |access-date=13 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321092908/http://www.timescrest.com/society/swapping-pie-charts-for-plots-3849 |archive-date=21 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Education ==
After obtaining his primary education from Kurseong<ref name="Jagran">[http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/epaper/index.php?location=42&edition=2012-09-01&pageno=26#id=111749034975589512_42_2012-09-01 Dainik Jagran Patna]</ref> in [[Darjeeling]] District, Anand moved to Delhi. He completed his schooling from [[Delhi Public School, Mathura Road]], ''New Delhi'' in 1996. Thereafter he did is B. A. (Hons) in Economics from [[Delhi University]] before pursuing his PGDBM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) from Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, [[Delhi]] (2000 -2002).

== Career ==
Anand's writing career began with the book ''Pillars of Success'' (2004), a self-help book that owes its genesis to Anand's association during his college days with the [[Delhi]] based [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]], UNES. As a part of the ''Youth Development Program'' of UNES, Anand delivered lectures on aspects of personality development to school students across the country and it is the learnings from these interactions that he summarised in his first book. Since then Anand has also written general fiction and historical fiction novels. Anurag's articles and columns have been published in several major publications, one of the most significant ones being his monthly column, Corporate Whispers, published in [[Suburb Live]] magazine.<ref>[http://emagazine.suburblive.in/1357814/SUBURB/Suburb-September-2017#page/24 Corporate Whispers ''Suburb Live'']</ref>
Anurag has penned a song, titled ''Bhaga'' which is the theme song for his book - ''To Hell and Back'' (2018). The song has been composed and sung by the popular music director [[Ram Sampath]].<ref>[https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/song-to-promote-book-259854#.W58ZBUyQBik.whatsapp ''The Telegraph'']</ref> This is probably one of the first instances when a theme song has been released as a part of a book's promotion.

== Awards ==

In 2016 Anurag was conferred with the ''Lal Bahadur Shastri Award for Corporate Excellence'' <ref>[https://www.lbsim.ac.in/news-detail/124/125/33/ ''Corporate Excellence Award'']</ref> to commemorate his contributions to the society and the spirit of entrepreneurship through 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, Anurag Anand was felicitated among the ''Top HR 40under40'' leaders in the country at the Leading From Behind Summit.<ref>[https://www.apnnews.com/leading-from-behind-summit-by-jombay-sets-the-tone-for-young-leaders-for-2019/ ''HR 40under40'']</ref> He was also recognized among the ''Role Players - 2019'' by the World Training and Development Congress.<ref>[https://www.worldhrdcongress.com/HRD/worldtraininganddevelopmentcongress/role-players2019.html# ''Role Players 2019'']</ref> 

== Bibliography ==
;Non-Fiction
*''Pillars of Success'' (2004)
*''Corporate Mantras'' (2007)
;Fiction
* ''Tic Toc – A tale of love, hate and terror''<ref name="dnatictoc">[http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_the-write-thing-to-do_1291642 DNA Article on Self Publishing]</ref> (2009); {{ISBN|978-9380151007}}
The book is a manifestation of a common man's hatred for terrorism. The book was launched in [[Mumbai]] by acclaimed filmmaker [[Mahesh Bhatt]].<ref name="tictoc">[http://www.nowrunning.com/event/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-at-tic-toc-book-launch/23529/gallery.htm Mahesh Bhatt launches Anurag Anand's Tic Toc]</ref>
* ''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]],<ref name="questlaunch1">[http://www.probharat.com/movies/events/photo-pritish-nandy-at-the-book-launch-of-the-quest-706.html Pritish Nandy at the launch of The Quest for Nothing]</ref> [[Gul Panag]] and [[Mini Mathur]],.<ref name="questlaunch3">[http://www.probharat.com/movies/events/actress-mini-mathur-at-the-book-launch-of-the-quest-for-nothing-held-at-65/ Actress Mini Mathur at the launch of The Quest for Nothing]</ref>
* ''Reality Bites''<ref name="realityht">[http://issuu.com/brunch/docs/brunch-31-july-2011 Hindustan Times Brunch on Reality Bites]</ref> (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]],<ref name="realitylaunch1">[http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/Sudhir-Mishra/articleshow/9120978.cms Sudhir Mishra launches Anurag Anand's Reality Bites]</ref> [[Randeep Hooda]]<ref name="realitylaunch2">[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/Events/28081.html Randeep Hooda at Reality Bites' launch]</ref> and [[Kanishtha Dhankhar]]<ref name="realitylaunch3">[http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/Kanishtha-Dhankhar/articleshow/9121028.cms Miss India Kanishtha Dhankhar at the launch of Reality Bites]</ref> ([[Femina Miss India]] World 2011).
* ''The Legend of Amrapali''<ref name="legend">[https://web.archive.org/web/20130921101621/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-30/books/31004952_1_amrapali-first-title-fiction Times of India on The Legend of Amrapali]</ref> (2012); {{ISBN|978-9380349473}}
This is a work of historical fiction giving a life account of the [[courtesan]] [[Amrapali]]<ref name="Nandana">[http://www.dnasyndication.com/dna/article/DNMUM239330 DNA, Nandana Sen keen to play the role of Anurag's Amrapali]</ref> who lived in the kingdom of [[Vaishali (ancient city)|Vaishali]] around 500 BC. The book was launched in [[Mumbai]], New Delhi,<ref name="legendlaunchdel">[https://archive.today/20130203174133/http://www.tehelka.com/story_main52.asp?filename=Fw190512legend.asp Tehelka on The Legend of Amrapali]</ref> [[Kolkata]]<ref name="kollaunch">[http://epaper.telegraphindia.com/PUBLICATIONS/TT/TT/2012/02/09/index.shtml The Telegraph Article]</ref> and [[Ahmedabad]] by panellists comprising [[Prahlad Kakkar]],<ref name="legendlaunch1">{{Cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/37157/bollywood/bhagyashree-and-prahlad-kakkar-at-the-legend-of-amrapali-events-details |title=Adman Prahlad Kakkar at the launch of The Legend of Amrapali |access-date=13 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924120838/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/37157/bollywood/bhagyashree-and-prahlad-kakkar-at-the-legend-of-amrapali-events-details |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Bhagyashree]],<ref name="legendlaunch2">[http://in.movies.yahoo.com/video/teaserstrailers-24306328/bhagyashree-launches-the-legend-of-amrapali-27860801.html Bhagyashree launches The Legend of Amrapali] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120129062644/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/video/teaserstrailers-24306328/bhagyashree-launches-the-legend-of-amrapali-27860801.html |date=29 January 2012 }}</ref> [[Mallika Sarabhai]],<ref name="legendlaunch3">[http://www.dnasyndication.com/dna/article/DNAHM51405 DNA: Ahmedabad launch of The Legend of Amrapali]</ref> [[Shashi Tharoor]], Sonalika Sahay, [[Indrani Dasgupta]] and Alokananda Roy.
* ''Of Tattoos and Taboos!''<ref name="flipkart">[http://www.flipkart.com/birth-bastard-prince-legend-amrapali-english/p/itmdyzysaqryjrh4?q=Birth+of+the+Bastard+Prince+%3A+The+Legend+of+Amrapali+%28English%29&as=on&as-show=on&otracker=start&as-pos=p_1&pid=9788129134547]</ref>(2009); {{ISBN|978-9380349619}}
Of Tattoos and Taboos is 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}}
Veiled beneath a captivating story, ''Where the Rainbow Ends'' aims to spread awareness about [[cervical cancer]] – the second largest cause of cancer related deaths among women across the globe and a looming threat that can be averted by timely vaccination – among its readers.<ref name="Hindu">[http://www.thehindu.com/books/the-rainbow-effect/article5296982.ece The Hindu]</ref>
* ''Birth of The Bastard Prince''  (2014); {{ISBN|8129134543}}
In ''Birth of the Bastard Prince'', the sequel to the riveting ''The Legend of Amrapali'', Anurag Anand explores Amrapali's eventful life as the [[Nagarvadhu]]. He describes in thrilling detail the war between [[Vaishali (ancient city)|Vaishali]] and [[Magadh]], in which [[Amrapali]] played a crucial role; traces her love affair with [[Bimbisara]], the Emperor of Magadh, and the birth of their son Vimal Kondanna; reveals the royal intrigue and conspiracies that led to Amrapali's tribulations; and finally explains how Amrapalu found the solace and happiness she so desired. 
* ''Love on 3 Wheels'' (2015); {{ISBN|978-9382665588}} Love on 3 Wheels is a romantic thriller that plays out on the streets of Delhi over a three-day period.<ref name="Times of India">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/book-launches/This-is-the-golden-period-for-authors-in-India/articleshow/50332746.cms TOI Lifestyle]</ref>
* ''To Hell and Back'' (2018); {{ISBN|978-9385854620}} To Hell and Back is a fast-paced thriller that will not only keep you on tenterhooks till the very end, but it shall also rattle your beliefs on how ‘crime-proof’ the world that you live in truly is.<ref>[https://www.amazon.in/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=anurag+anand&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aanurag+anand Amazon Description]</ref>
* ''The Assassination of Rajat Gandy'' (2018); {{ISBN|978-9385854712}} The Assassination of Rajat Gandy is a gripping political thriller that can alter your views on politics and the political establishment.<ref>[https://www.amazon.in/Assassination-Rajat-Gandy-Anurag-Anand/dp/9385854712/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543918140&sr=8-1&keywords=the+assassination+of+rajat+gandy]</ref>
* ''Once Upon a Lockdown'' (2020); {{ASIN|B08C7FKKJJ}} Once upon a lockdown is a collection of gripping stories from the Covid-19 induced lockdown in India.<ref>[https://www.amazon.in/Once-Upon-Lockdown-Gripping-Pandemic-ebook/dp/B08C7FKKJJ/]</ref>

== Media ==
Anand's works have been extensively covered in all forms of media including most national dailies and magazines. He has been invited to various television news channels like [[CNN IBN]]<ref name="JLTF">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140730005216/http://ibnlive.in.com/newstopics/Anurag-Anand.html Panel discussion on Jaipur Litfest 2012]</ref> and [[BTVI|UTV Bloomberg]]<ref name="Assignment">[http://www.yourmoneysite.com/theassignment2/contestants.php The Assignment, Corporate Reality Show on UTV Bloomberg] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110134352/http://www.yourmoneysite.com/theassignment2/contestants.php |date=10 January 2012 }}</ref> to participate in panel discussions and debates. He has also been invited by FM Radio channels like [[Radio Mirchi]], [[Radio City (Indian radio station)|Radio City]]<ref name="Radio">[http://yourlisten.com/channel/content/113509/Anurag_Anand_on_Radio_City_(Part_1)Anurag Anand live on Radio City]</ref> and [[Red FM 93.5|Red FM]] for on-air discussions.

== Family ==
Anurag Anand lives in [[Gurugram]]<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/more-than-a-legend/article6481621.ece Interview in ''Hindu'']</ref> with his wife Neeru and daughter Naisha. Anurag met Neeru while pursuing his higher studies in Delhi. Neeru Anand works with a [[Multinational corporation|Multinational]] [[Pharmaceutical]] company.<ref name="Jagran"/>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.anuraganand.in Official Website]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/anuraganandtube Official Youtube Channel]

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