Anil C.S. Rao
Anil C.S. Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | United States |
| Occupation | Writer, artist, comic book creator |
| Language | English |
| Education | MFA in Creative Writing, National University (2014) |
| Notable works | Bright Lights Big Buddha, Vizag Blue, Bharathi: Her Theory of Everything |
Anil C.S. Rao is an American writer, artist, and comic book creator. He is the author of several novels and a graphic novel, most notably Bright Lights Big Buddha, which has appeared in multiple editions since 2014.[1] His work and artistic influences have been profiled in the Baltimore Post-Examiner,[2] India Abroad,[3] The Hindu Metro Plus,[4] and the Telugu journal Visalandhra,.[5]
Biography
Rao earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from National University in 2014.[6]
He is also the grandson of Indian historian and writer C.V.H. Rao, author of Civil Disobedience Movements in India.[7]
Career
Rao began his career in 1981 as an apprentice at BR Films in Mumbai, working on the production of the feature film Nikaah.[8]
He later developed a body of fiction, graphic novels, and digital art. His novels and artwork have been noted in the press for their blending of South Asian cultural themes with contemporary Western settings.[3][5]
According to a 2023 article in the Baltimore Post-Examiner, Rao described how viewing Jean-Jacques Beineix’s Diva at the Charles Theater in Baltimore was a major influence in his artistic development.[2]
Published works
- Bright Lights Big Buddha (graphic novel, multiple revised editions, 2014–2023). Independently published. ISBN 9798389202382.[1]
- Vizag Blue (graphic novel). Independently published. ISBN 9798218109327.[5]
- Bharathi: Her Theory of Everything (novella and MFA thesis work). National University, 2014. [Unpublished thesis — circulated in excerpt form].[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b Rao, Anil C.S. (2023). Bright Lights Big Buddha: A Graphic Novel. Ind. ISBN 9798389202382.
- ^ a b "Baltimore Bombay Baltimore: A Cineaste's Round Trip Journey". Baltimore Post-Examiner. January 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "India Abroad profile".
- ^ "The Hindu Metro Plus article".
- ^ a b c d "Visalandhra review of Anil C.S. Rao's fiction" (in Telugu). Visalandhra. 2023.
- ^ "Creative Writing Student Alumni Success" (PDF). National University. 2014.
- ^ Rao, C.V.H. (2006). Civil Disobedience Movements in India. Kanishka Publishers. ISBN 9788188811380.
- ^ "BR Films production history". Bollywood Hungama. 1981.