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Ankur Bhasin (born on 19th June 1982) is an Indian poet, writer, director, producer, composer, singer, musician and a businessman.

Personal Life
Bhasin is the second son of businessman Sushil Kumar Bhasin and his wife Raj Bhasin. Bhasin was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh India and schooled in Delhi Public School, Noida till 4th standard and completed the remaining schooling from Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bangalore. He went on to pursue Bachelors in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.

Poetry
Bhasin started writing poetry when he was studying in 10th standard. He is a published poet by National Library of Poetry, USA and has been awarded Editor's Choice Award, 1999 by the National Library. Bhasin was nominated for the Poet of the Year award by International Society of Poets in 2000 and inducted as an honorary member of the society.

Music
Bhasin, along with his school friend Muneer A Mohsin, formed a Hindi soft rock band called Dhunn in 2005. The band went ahead to record and release a self titled music album on 11 April 2007 with Crescendo Music. Dhunn was featured on MTV Most Wanted in 2007 and made appearances in several publications including RAVE. Dhunn had a short lived success as the band became dormant post Muneer's marriage. Post the band, Bhasin continues to compose and write songs on his own.

Business
A second generation businessman, Bhasin owns Bhasin Group of Companies along with his parents Sushil Bhasin and Raj Bhasin and wife Vaaruni Bhasin. Bhasin is CEO, Bhasinsoft - an animation studio and a development house, CEO, Encore Films - a film production and distribution house, Director, BS Talent Solution - a HR solutions company. Bhasin Group also comprises of Bhasin International - a granite processing and export house. Bhasin is also co-founder Sabha and co-founder Ungli.

Writing, Direction, Production
Bhasin first started generating content in the form of short form animations series namely Goonies, Rajini Truths and Jigyasa through his animation studio Bhasin Studios - a part of Bhasinsoft. He is currently producing and directing a 3D stereoscopic movie due for release in 2015. Bhasin has also written the story and screenplay for the movie.

Awards

 * Editor's Choice Award, 1999, National Library of Poetry, USA
 * Nominated for Poet of the Year, 2000 by International Society of Poets