MUMBAI: Meraj Hasan, vice president-planning at Everest Brand Solutions, has resigned.

Hasan told Indiantelevision.com that he has quit the agency to pursue his interest in music and poetry.

He and his partner Anirudh Chohan are launching ‘Unsung Ones‘ to create poetry with guitar and harmonica.

Hasan said, "My journey with Everest Brand Solutions has been fantastic. I needed a break to pursue my interest in poetry and I didn‘t want my work to suffer."

Hasan has over 12 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Everest Brand Solutions he had also worked with agencies like TBWAIndia, Rediffusion Y&R, Lowe and Partners Worldwide.