Director | Writer | Poet | Publisher | Literary & Creative Mentor
Anshu Harsh is an accomplished writer, poet, publisher, editor and creative mentor with a strong body of work spanning literature, storytelling, publishing, media and cultural initiatives. With over a decade of experience as the Publisher and Editor of Simply Jaipur, Rajasthan’s first bilingual monthly magazine, she has developed extensive expertise in content creation, editorial direction, storytelling and nurturing emerging writers.
As an author, poet and editor, Anshu has contributed to 10 books across poetry, fiction, translation and editorial projects. Her published works include Shabdon Ka Samandar, Platonic Love, Samandar – The Ocean, Mahabharat Ke Hanuman, Tum Thakur Mere and Ganga – Ek Divya Swaroop. She has also translated Knowledgepreneur by Dr. Ivan Misner and edited literary and knowledge-based works.
Her literary journey extends beyond her own writing. As a publisher, she has published poetry anthologies including Muktakash, featuring 50 poets, and Ek Naya Muktakash, featuring 10 poets. She has also provided mentorship and practical assistance to aspiring writers, helping people develop and publish more than 100 books across biographies, literature, stories and poetry.
Anshu has also been actively involved in television and digital media. She has hosted a live talk show on Doordarshan DD Rajasthan, engaging in conversations with prominent personalities from the fields of cinema, music, literature and public life. She also hosted the Hum Rajasthani series in collaboration with the Rajasthan Foundation, connecting with the wider Rajasthani community through social media and interviewing distinguished personalities.
Her association with the RIFF Film Club and Rajasthan International Film Festival, where she serves as Managing Trustee and Festival Director, has further connected her with the world of cinema, film screenings, filmmakers, artists and national and international film culture.
At Film and Television Institute of Rajasthan (FTIR), Anshu Harsh brings a literary and practical approach to screenwriting education. Her mentoring philosophy focuses on helping students discover their own voice, develop ideas into compelling narratives, and understand the relationship between character, conflict, emotion, dialogue and story structure.
Her experience as a writer, poet, editor, publisher and literary mentor enables students to explore storytelling from multiple perspectives—from the initial idea and research stage to character development, narrative construction, dialogue and creating a screenplay that communicates visually.
She particularly brings valuable experience in story development, creative writing, poetry, narrative thinking, editing, literary adaptation and mentoring emerging writers.
Anshu’s contribution to writing, media and society has been recognised through several awards and honours, including the Women Appreciation Award (2014), Women of The Future Award (2015), Pride of Jaipur Award (2018), Content Contributor Award (2018), Legend in Media & Entertainment Award (2018) and the Shree Gopal Purohit Varisth Lekhak Puruskaar (2024) for distinguished writing and literary contributions.
Her participation in literary forums and poetry events, including sessions associated with the Jaipur Literature Festival, further reflects her active engagement with contemporary literature and creative expression. The resume includes visual documentation of her sessions at JLF and her participation as a guest poet at the Kalam Series in Bilaspur.
