Draft:Anil Annaiah

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1. Anil Annaiah

• • Anil Annaiah** is an Indian photographer, filmmaker, writer, ideator, podcaster, speaker, and social impact advocate known for his photography exhibitions promoting nature conservation using Art Photography - Camera Yoga (TM), socially impactful films, motivational books, and initiatives fostering behavioral change and corporate social responsibility. His work spans environmental awareness, citizen science, and social transformation.

1. 1. Early Life and Education

Anil Annaiah was born in Bengaluru, India, and developed a passionate interest in photography during childhood. At age 11, driven by enthusiasm, he began self-learning with his first camera, an Agfa Click III, purchased with a Rs 100/- gift from his family—a dream he had long yearned to fulfill. This marked the start of his creative journey. He attended Rashtriya Military School in Belgaum, but his photography practice was independent of formal school influence. He is self-taught in photography and filmmaking, inspired by a visit to Mumbai photographer Vilas Bende’s studio. While studying, he received LIIPC accreditation for diverse work in advertising and industrial photography, leading to early assignments in print campaigns and brochures.

1. 1. Career

1. 1. 1. Photography

Annaiah’s career in photography began with his solo exhibition *Simple Perceptions* at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bengaluru, from November 23 to November 30, 2000, featuring 18 prints (35mm and 120mm slides) and a conceptual video installation. The *Times of India*’s "Stark Sparklers" section on November 23, 2000, highlighted his black-and-white and sepia photographs for their stark simplicity, with critic H.A. Anil Kumar praising his ability to capture “undefinable detail.” Coverage from *Bangalore Weekly* and *Explosity.com* lauded his unique perspective. Early recognition included salon acceptances and a 1991 *Lensmen of Kerala* exhibition in Trivandrum with his *Fisherman* pictorial slide. At age 18 in 1989, he photographed Dr. Rajkumar in a specially posed portrait, an encounter later noted by *The New Indian Express* (February 2, 2020) as a formative moment inspiring his upcoming film *Preetiye Devaru*. Since 2014, he has organized annual Earth Day exhibitions under *Nature is Art for Conservation* at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, starting with *Simple Perceptions* (April 22–27, 2014) and continuing through 2024, the 11th year, with the 2023 milestone featuring short films and photography inaugurated by S.G. Vasudev and Nagaraja Prakasam. Exhibitions have traveled to corporates (e.g., TCS, Wipro) and institutions (e.g., IIM Bangalore), with *Wide Canvas & The Starburst* books launched in 2024. His *Nature is Art for Conservation*, paired with *Discovering Science Through The Lens* films, promotes citizen science, aligning with 17 UN SDGs, and was featured by Comedia Lab as a unique photography initiative challenging viewers. In 2017, he spoke at Swissnex India - ScienceComm'17 at the NIAS campus, Bengaluru, leading a breakout session titled "Discovering Science Through Lens," where he showcased nature art photography with creative storylines, encouraging participants to capture images or sketches and develop citizen science narratives.

1. 1. 1. Filmmaking

Anil Annaiah has directed and produced films across six languages (Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Assamese) over 25 years, blending creative and technical expertise through Annleela Films, a visual solutions company founded in 1989. His social impact feature films include: - *Lakshmi* (2006, premiered July 11, Bangalore, Kannada/Hindi/Odia, IDEI, drip irrigation), featuring engaging storylines and songs for video van campaigns; lead actors: Ramakrishna, Nandini, Shankarnarayana, HMT Vijay, Dhanuja. - *Bandhan* (2008, Oriya/Bengali/Hindi, IDEI, Orissa); lead actors: Mihir Das, Ushasi Misra, Meghna Mishra, Debu Bose, Ashrumochan Mohanty, Somen Pujari. - *Ankhein* (2009, Hindi, IDEI, Madhya Pradesh); lead actors: Vinod Nagpal, Aakash Sahay, Preeti Priyamda. Public Film Premiere held there in the presence of all dignitaries and Vinod Nagpal's presence. - *Muskaan* (2009, premiered August 2, 2010, at the Mini Theatre, Nandan Cinema Hall, Kolkata, Hindi/Bengali, IDEI), with compelling narratives to raise awareness on water management and rural development, as part of the "Here and There: Society and Cinema" event organized by IDEI; lead actors: Reeta Bhaduri, Bhaswar Chatterjee, Bobby Chakraborty, Raj Dutta, Siyani Sahoo. [Note: Translated text from a provided source confirms the premiere details; further specifics (e.g., attendees) are invited for inclusion.] - *Amulya* (2011, Assamese, IDEI, Assam); lead actors: Barsha Rani, Asha Bordoli, Bornali Pujari, Samragyee Kashyap, Bijit Deb. His documentary *Let’s Leap Forward* (2011, autism, award-winning); lead actors not specified. He also directed a training video for the IISD/MYRADA Appreciative Inquiry Project, capturing creative sequences of workshop and village interactions in Kolar, Bangalore, reviewed for a structured production to introduce appreciative inquiry [date 1999 Documentary released]. In 2003, he directed *Cricket Safari*, an interactive multimedia product launched on February 10 by StumpVision, featuring Anil Kumble and the animated mascot Zippy; A video featuring Zippy as Kumble, uploaded around 2009–2010 by Annleela Films, garnered 240 views. Additionally, he created a film for Round Table 44 School, supporting their education initiative. His upcoming *Preetiye Devaru* explores climate change; lead actors not specified. In 2024, he directed *Krantiveera Sri Sangolli Rayanna* for the Veera Bhoomi Museum, a biopic trilogy completion; lead actors not specified. He directed the "SwachaGraha.in - Start a Green Spot - High Resolution" video (uploaded January 25, 2016, 5,800 views, 35 likes), produced by Annleela Visual Solutions with *Brand Radianz* providing the Green Spot concept and strategy, addressing urban waste through composting and urban farming. He’s produced ad films and corporate/idea films. Authentic images of these activities and further lead actor details are available on the Annleela Films Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/annleelafilms), where verification of additional IDEI films is encouraged.

1. 1. 1. Writing

Annaiah has authored ten books, starting with *Nobody Speaks To Me* (2001, Brand Radianz), introducing a concept for corporate social responsibility, established that year. The 81-page eBook, with 24 reviews averaging 4.42/5 on Pothi.com, includes: *Simple Perceptions*, *New Clouds*, *My Mirror*, *Open Windows*, *Our Horizons*, *Tiny Pathways*, *Wide Canvas* (2023), *The Starburst* (2024), and *Rise Luminosity* (2025). Jayashree Ramesh praised *Nobody Speaks To Me* for its societal relevance and *Brand Radianz*’s impact, launched at Prerana 2002. Other reviewers (e.g., AG Krishnamurthy, Dr. R.K. Pachauri, R.K. Misra) lauded its transformative power. His literary work was recognized in *The Unreasonable Transformers of South India* (2024) for societal impact.

1. 1. 1. Social Impact Initiatives

Through *Brand Radianz - Me The Changemaker* and *A New Life Pledge*, Annaiah promotes social change, selected for IIMB-NSRCEL Launchpad 5 (2018). His podcast *Anil Annaiah* on Apple/Spotify addresses behavioral change. Projects include *Camera Yoga* (11th year, 2024), *Swachagraha* (waste management), *Now Get In* (autism awareness), and Push-COP29 (COP29, November 2025). In 2017, he contributed to *Brand Radianz* by leading the "Discovering Science Through Lens" session at ScienceComm'17, fostering citizen science engagement. He designed the creative elements for the *SwachaGraha - Start a Green Spot* campaign, a Solid Waste Management Round Table (SWMRT) initiative encouraging a million homes to adopt composting, urban farming, and safe cooking to combat urban waste crises, as detailed in campaign materials. He directed the promotional video "SwachaGraha.in - Start a Green Spot - High Resolution" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uekq0mTKqaw, uploaded January 25, 2016, 5,800 views), produced by Annleela Visual Solutions with *Brand Radianz*’s Green Spot concept, further establishing his credit. In 2024, *The Unreasonable Transformers of South India* highlighted his ethos on societal divides.

1. 1. Awards and Recognition

- International award for *Let’s Leap Forward* (2011). - Recognition for photography exhibitions and IIMBX mentoring.

1. 1. Personal Life

Annaiah resides in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, advocating for conservation and social change.

1. 1. References

1. “World in a Shutterbug.” *Deccan Chronicle*, April 21, 2018. 2. “Not Just Confined to the Camera!” *Deccan Chronicle*, May 6, 2017. 3. Varma, Nikhil. “An Ad-Mad World.” *The Hindu*, August 30, 2013. 4. “Putting Photography into Perspective.” *The Hindu*, August 30, 2013. 5. “Save Earth, Kill Engine at Signals.” *The Hindu*, April 23, 2015. 6. Adhikari, Shona. “Taking a Leaf out of Nature for Inspiration.” *The Hindu*, May 3, 2015. 7. “The Autograph That Became a Title.” *The New Indian Express*, May 15, 2013. 8. “Of a Man and His Thoughts.” *Deccan Herald*, May 31, 2013. 9. “Stark Sparklers.” *The Times of India*, November 23, 2000. 10. H.A. Anil Kumar. Review of Anil Annaiah’s exhibition. *The Times of India*, November 2000. 11. “Cinema is the Most Modern Art Form.” *Bangalore Weekly*, December 1, 2000. 12. Javall, Zahid H. “Lens man Anil Annaiah views things differently.” *Explosity.com*, November 2000. 13. [Unspecified daily, DH News Service. “Nature’s Wonders.” April 2015.] 14. “A peek into the magic of patterns.” *Deccan Herald*, April 22, 2023. 15. Annaiah, Anil. “Nature is Art for Conservation & Discovering Science Through The Lens.” *Connect4Climate*, January 22, 2018. 16. Padmanabhan, Arvind. “Communicating Science and Technology.” *Indian Engineering Design Forum*, July 1, 2017. 17. [Pothi.com. Reviews of *Nobody Speaks To Me*. https://store.pothi.com/book/ebook-anil-annaiah-nobody-speaks-me/] 18. Krishnamurthy, AG. Personal communication to Anil Annaiah, August 10, 2013. 19. [Camera Yoga. Promotional material, January 21, 2025. www.camerayoga.com] 20. Deshpande, Sameer, and Nancy R. Lee. *Social Marketing in India*. SAGE, 2013. [Chapter 8 excerpt provided by Anil Annaiah.] 21. Krishnamurthy, Pushpanath. *The Unreasonable Transformers of South India*. 2024. 22. [Cite bookGeeks review of *Wide Canvas*, August 2023] 23. [Cite Bookish Fame review of *Rise Luminosity*, July 2025] 24. [www.preetiyedevarufilm.com. Background on Anil Annaiah and Preetiye Devaru.] 25. “Kumble brothers spin software.” *The Tribune India*, February 10, 2003. 26. [Translated text on *Muskaan* premiere, provided by Anil Annaiah, 2025.] 27. [Swissnex India - ScienceComm'17 session details, provided by Anil Annaiah, 2025.] 28. [IISD/MYRADA Appreciative Inquiry Project - Trip Report 1, Page 9, provided by Anil Annaiah, 2025.] 29. [Comedia Lab. “Art for nature's sake - A unique photography exhibition.” comedialab.in, accessed July 18, 2025.] 30. [Express Features. “The Autograph That Became a Title.” *The New Indian Express*, February 2, 2020.] 31. [Round Table 44 School. “Round Table Album.” roundtable44school.org, accessed July 18, 2025.] 32. [SwachaGraha - Start a Green Spot campaign document, provided by Anil Annaiah, 2025.] 33. [YouTube video “SwachaGraha.in - Start a Green Spot - High Resolution,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uekq0mTKqaw, provided by Anil Annaiah, 2025.] 34. [SwachaGraha.in - Start a Green Spot - High Resolution end credits, provided by Anil Annaiah, 2025.]

1. 1. External Links

- [Official website: www.brandradianz.com] - [Camera Yoga: www.camerayoga.com] - [IMDb profile: www.imdb.com/name/nm14635781/] - [Annleela Visual Solutions: www.annleela.com] - [YouTube: www.youtube.com/annleela] - [Annleela Films: www.Facebook.com/annleelafilms] [Note: Contains authentic images of filmmaking activities and details lead actors for films, including IDEI titles *Lakshmi* (2006) with Ramakrishna, Nandini, Shankarnarayana, HMT Vijay, Dhanuja; *Bandhan* (2008) with Mihir Das, Ushasi Misra, Meghna Mishra, Debu Bose, Ashrumochan Mohanty, Somen Pujari; *Ankhein* (2009) with Vinod Nagpal, Aakash Sahay, Preeti Priyamda; *Muskaan* (2009, premiered August 2, 2010, at the Mini Theatre, Nandan Cinema Hall, Kolkata) with Reeta Bhaduri, Bhaswar Chatterjee, Bobby Chakraborty, Raj Dutta, Siyani Sahoo; *Amulya* (2011) with Barsha Rani, Asha Bordoli, Bornali Pujari, Samragyee Kashyap, Bijit Deb; plus *Let’s Leap Forward* (2011), *Cricket Safari* (2003), *Krantiveera Sri Sangolli Rayanna* (2022–2024), and *Preetiye Devaru* (upcoming), with lead actors pending further verification; also hosts credits for "SwachaGraha.in - Start a Green Spot - High Resolution" (2016).] - [Brand Radianz: www.brandradianz.com] - [Me The Changemaker: www.methechangemaker.com] - [A New Life Pledge: www.facebook.com/anewlifepledge] - [Swachagraha: www.swachagraha.in] - [Now Get In: www.nowgetin.in] - [Preetiye Devaru: www.preetiyedevarufilm.com]

https://www.deccanherald.com/features/a-peek-into-the-magic-of-patterns-1211678.html

https://www.amazon.com/author/anilannaiah

https://www.connect4climate.org/story/nature-art-conservation-discovering-science-through-lens

https://indianengineeringdesignforum.wordpress.com/2017/07/01/communicating-science-and-technology/

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/pets-and-environment/210418/world-in-a-shutterbug.html

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/060517/not-just-confined-to-the-camera.html

https://www.deccanherald.com/content/335758/of-man-his-thoughts.html

https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2013/may/15/The-autograph-that-became-a-title-477538.html

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/an-admad-world/article5072904.ece

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