Headline

Creative and Editorial Director | Comic Book Maker | Published - Harper Collins, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Conde Nast, et al | Mental Health Advocate

About

I like to tell stories. Not just the ones that entertain, but also the ones that shift perspectives, unsettle comfort zones, make you think, and sometimes even change the way you think. I’ve spent years doing just that. Shaping narratives that go beyond screens or pages. From founding India’s first comics e-zine to leading creative for global brands, I’ve spent more than a decade shaping narratives that spark empathy, inspire action, and build meaning. Whether it's fiction, creative nonfiction, or branded content and IPs. Living with my own challenges has made me care even more about telling stories that fight stigma. After all, the world needs more voices, more perspectives, and more stories that challenge the status quo. Leading diverse teams isn’t just good business, it’s the only way to ensure we’re not just part of the conversation, but shaping it. At the end of the day, that's where meaningful change begins. I lead with a mix of instinct, integrity, imagination and intention. It's not about creating content for the sake of it. It’s about producing work that leaves a mark via narratives that aren't seen, but felt. A wise TimeLord once said, "We’re all stories in the end." My job? Making sure it’s one worth remembering.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

elevenlabs

gemini

midjourney

openai

perplexity

Work experience

Creative Director at Independent Consulting, Aug 2026 - Present · 2 mo, Bangalore, Creative leader, writer and illustrator with 15+ years of experience building brands, leading teams and telling stories that challenge perspectives. From brand strategy to comics, I bring ideas to life through words, images and original thinking.

Director of Brand Development at 2070 Health, Feb 2026 - Jul 2026 · 6 mos, India

Creative and Brand Consultant at Inito, Jul 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos

Managing Editor - Special Projects at VICE Media Asia Pacific, Feb 2021 - Dec 2021 · 11 mos, Philippines

Independent Creative Director at Wavemaker | Wiseape | Pride Circle, Mar 2020 - Jul 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, WiseApe - Creative Director Clients - ITC, Dr. Reddy's, Star India Wavemaker - Consultant Creative Director Clients - Only Natural Diamonds Pride Circle - Creative Director Projects - RISE, Rainbow Bazaar

Education

MA, Film Studies, Jadavpur University

B.A., English, Jadavpur University

Public links

drive.google.com: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18A0pnRLV1uJdK64IE7HRtkLmDEVWMVMy/view?usp=drivesdk