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Navbharat Times featured my Milky Way capture and my perspective on dark skies and astrophotography in their Hindi edition across North India. It was an honour to share the story behind the image and why preserving natural night skies matters—not only for photographers but for wildlife, science, and our connection to the cosmos. The piece reached a wide Hindi-speaking readership and sparked conversations about light pollution and the importance of protecting our view of the stars.

My Milky Way capture and the story behind it were featured in a Times of India article that ran in all editions across India. The piece highlighted the effort that goes into capturing the galactic core—finding dark skies, planning around the moon and weather, and the patience required for long exposures. I also shared my thoughts on why the Milky Way still moves people and why we need to safeguard dark skies for future generations. Being part of India’s largest English daily on New Year’s Day was a memorable start to the year.

Deccan Chronicle ran an article on rising light pollution and its impact on our skies, and included my views as an astrophotographer. I spoke about how urban glow is making it harder to see the Milky Way and other faint objects, how it affects wildlife and human health, and why simple steps—like shielded, downward-facing lights and warmer colour temperatures—can make a big difference. The article gave a platform to an issue that matters to anyone who cares about night skies, science, and the environment.

Stillwater is an Apple TV+ animated series for kids produced by Gaumont Pictures. This exceptional show has won the 1st Family Emmy Award and Peabody Award as Outstanding Show for Kids. I'm privileged to have headed 20 episodes out of 40 as Producer with my outstanding team at Xentrix Studios, Bengaluru, India. Working on this project has been an incredible journey, and seeing it recognized with such prestigious awards validates the dedication and creativity of our entire team. The series represents the pinnacle of children's animation storytelling, and I'm honored to have been part of this award-winning production.

Photowalks Hyderabad 3rd Annual exhibition made my day. One of the most satisfying days of my astrophotography Journey. Two of my images were part of the exhibit. It's a wonderful feeling when visitors spend more time at your capture and discuss. Chief guest, Mr. Logishetty Viswanatham, a senior and legendary photographer from Hyderabad, known for his expertise in photography, particularly black and white photography liked one of my images (star trails) so much, he specially mentioned it a couple of times in his talk and while speaking to others.

Deccan Herald featured one of my images of Comet C/2023 Tsuchinshan-Atlas—a long-period comet that visits our inner solar system only once every 80,000 years. The article highlighted the rarity of the event and the work that went into capturing it: planning the shot, dealing with weather and moonlight, and the thrill of photographing an object that won’t return for millennia. It was a privilege to share that moment with readers and to bring a piece of celestial history to the front page.

One of my photographs of Comet C/2023 Tsuchinshan-Atlas went viral, and Deccan Chronicle featured it in their October 1 edition. The comet, which orbits the Sun roughly once every 80,000 years, was a once-in-a-lifetime target for astrophotographers. The article covered the story behind the image, the comet’s significance, and why so many people were drawn to it. Having that capture recognised in a major daily was a highlight of the 2024 apparition and a reminder of how much the public cares about rare celestial events.

Honored to be part of the prestigious Nehru Planetarium Astro Exhibition 2024! This exhibition showcased exceptional astrophotography from across India, celebrating the wonders of our universe. My astrophotography work was featured alongside other talented photographers, creating an inspiring display of celestial beauty and scientific wonder for visitors to explore.

Thrilled to participate in the Astronomads Indian Astrophotography Contest 2024! Two of my astrophotography images were shortlisted and featured in the contest ebook. The contest showcased incredible astrophotography talent from across India, and I'm honored to be part of this prestigious competition celebrating the beauty of our night skies.

The Indian Express Hyderabad edition ran a piece that combined one of my astrophotography images with my views on Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite constellation and its impact on the night sky. I spoke about how the growing number of low-Earth-orbit satellites is leaving bright trails across long-exposure images, disrupting research and the work of astrophotographers worldwide. The article gave a voice to the community’s concerns about balancing new technology with the need to protect our view of the universe and the science that depends on dark, clear skies.

One of my Astro-Photograph was AWARD WINNER at the 8th monthly season of Druk International Film Festival (DIFF), Bhutan

Happy to be awarded with Golden Pixel award 2020 by PAI VEDA college of Animation, Pune recognizing my years of service & efforts for animation industry.

Happy to be part of Astro Photography exhibition organized by Nehru planetarium, Mumbai, India. 3 of my star-trails photographs were on exhibit along with many other wonderful astro-photographs from all over India.

Happy to be recognized as one of the 100 upcoming wildlife & nature photographers from the Telugu states. One of my wildlife capture was on display from 15 -17 November 2019 at State Art Gallery, Hyderabad, India. The event was inaugurated by Mrs. Tejdeep kaur menon, DGP, Special Protection Force (SPF)

I started writing an animated tv show concept which involves space and deep sky objects. In this process i accidentally completed a Foundation course in Astronomy & Astro Physics. Through that course i met many fantastic amateur astronomers, astro-photographers, professors and scientists who taught me many mind blowing astronomy facts.

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Thrilled to announce that a TV commercial I worked on as Animation Supervisor at Digitales Studios has won the prestigious FICCI-BAF Special Jury Award! The award ceremony took place on March 12, 2013, in Mumbai, India. This recognition from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Broadcasting Audience Research Council (BAF) is a testament to the creative excellence and technical innovation in the commercial. Working as Animation Supervisor on this project was an incredible experience, and seeing it recognized at such a prestigious platform makes it even more rewarding.

One of my short "Cloud Porn", a compilation of timelapse footages of clouds shot and edited with iphone 5, won 1st place in "One Minute Festival" by Brazil Government. I have recieved a trophy along with 250$ cash prize.