Anand Kurian traces his lineage to the one hundred Namboodris of Kerala, sharing his ancestry with Adi Sankara, one of the great Hindu philosophers.
He was born in Calcutta and educated in Bombay Scottish School and at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai; he was awarded scholarships throughout an exceptional academic career. He graduated in law from the Government Law College, topping most courts in city and state.
He made his career in advertising, producing and directing commercials for every multinational major from coca cola to Frito Lays to P&G.