Hello, I'm Anup.

Welcome to my tiny corner on the Internet. I'm an entrepreneur and I love to make indie films. I enjoy solitude, buses with empty seats, wandering with my camera, calm seashores, the rain outside a window, small cafes, late nights with a book, travel shows, and sharing a tea friends.
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Monk feeding doves at Boudha, Kathmandu

Monk feeding doves – Boudha, Kathmandu, Apr 2025. © Anup Narayanan

Photography

I love capturing moments, and my lens almost always is attracted to the human face — there is nothing more beautiful. A fleeting expression, caught at the right moment, often reveals more than words ever could. These are some glimpses from my journeys.

Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Monks, doves, and sacred mornings.

Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta

Street life, people and smiles.

Gamelan and Javanese Dance

Gamelan and Javanese Dance

Exploring the rich Javanese culture.

Faces

Faces

Nothing is as fascinating as the human face.

Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

Flaming red and steaming woks.

Bangkok

Bangkok

Monks and people in the land of smiles.

Theyyam

Theyyam

When man becomes god.

Monks

Monks

Serene mornings in Thailand.

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Writing

Writing helps me untangle what I feel but can’t always say aloud. I write about people I’ve met, places I’ve seen, and moments from my past that linger. Even in fiction, there’s often a quiet thread of truth — something remembered, something felt. Most of my stories are imagined, some recalled — all deeply personal.

The Whispering Waves

The Whispering Waves

The First Meeting

The First Meeting

The Boy Who Ran Away

The Boy Who Ran Away

There Was Rahul Dravid

There Was Rahul Dravid

Like The Emperor Of Japan

Like The Emperor Of Japan

The Unnamed Tax Officer

The Unnamed Tax Officer

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Films

I make films when a story refuses to leave me and lingers on, sometimes to the point of being unbearable. I film my stories — usually with limited means but limitless effort. These are narratives, built from memory, place, and fragments of real life. I hope they resonate with you.

I Was Always In Love With Letters

Documentary • 2024

The 137 Auditions Of Avrahaam Yaakob

Feature • 2020

Silently, In Me...

Short • 2022

At The North East Corner Of My Heart

Short • 2017

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