Ranjan Kundu is a prominent figure in the photography, film, and poetry industries, celebrated for his outstanding achievements across these creative realms. Widely recognized as "Mr. Checkmate," Ranjan's journey includes completing the Filmmaking and TV Directing Masterclass under Hollywood Director Gill Bettman at the Hollywood Film School.
His strong foundation in photography has significantly enriched his approach to visual storytelling, distinguishing his work with accolades for its profound creativity and depth. Notably, Ranjan Kundu made history with "MR. CHECKMATE," India's pioneering feature fashion film, where he served as the producer, director, and scriptwriter. His contributions to international photography have earned him the moniker "Michelangelo Of Photography," reflecting his innovative vision and mastery of the art form.
His influence extends globally, highlighted by features on the front covers of prestigious magazines such as 6XMEDIA in New York, USA, and Lamour in Paris, France, alongside prominent appearances in Indian publications like The Filmy Charcha and Xpert Times Magazine.
Biography[]
Ranjan Kundu, originally from Asansol, West Bengal, is renowned globally as an acclaimed International Film Director and Photography Legend. His passion for photography, film, technology, and poetry ignited early in his life, setting the stage for his illustrious career. Recognized as "Mr. Checkmate," Ranjan has gained prominence for innovating the photo-poem technique and creating India's groundbreaking feature fashion film, "Mr. CHECKMATE," where he served as writer, director, and producer.
Early Life[]
Ranjan Kundu was born on September 18, 1989, in Asansol, India, to Ranjit Kundu and Chaitali Kundu. From a young age, Ranjan exhibited a deep-seated passion for the arts, maintaining a persistent curiosity in photography, film, technology, and poetry. This early fascination paved the way for his career in these creative fields.
Career[]
Ranjan Kundu is widely recognized in global circles for his contributions to photography, film, technology, and poetry. Hailing as an International Photography Legend from India, he is affectionately known as "Mr. Checkmate" within the international photography community. In addition to his accomplishments in photography and film, Ranjan Kundu also enjoys acclaim as an International English Poet.
Education[]
Ranjan Kundu's educational journey is marked by diversity, encompassing a Professional Diploma in NASA System Engineering, a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), and an MBA in Human Resource Management from the International Business Management Institute (IBMI) in Berlin, Germany.
Family[]
Ranjan Kundu's family comprises his parents, Ranjit Kundu and Chaitali Kundu. He is married to Indrani Ghosh Kundu and lives in Mumbai, India, while his hometown remains Asansol.
Appearance[]
Ranjan Kundu stands at a height of 1.74 meters. At present, the versatile and multi-talented Ranjan Kundu is 34 years old.
Achievements[]
Ranjan Kundu has amassed an impressive collection of awards in photography, cementing his status as a trailblazer on the global stage. He clinched the top spot in the inaugural Umbra International Photography Awards in 2018 and later claimed the prestigious New York Photography Awards in 2023. His exceptional talent was further underscored by a Platinum Award at the European Photography Awards in the same year. Notably, he secured consecutive Monovision Photography Awards in 2019 and 2020.
Ranjan's photographic journey has been punctuated by prominent exhibitions worldwide, including the Arhust International Multimedia Exhibition in London, U.K., the Odyssey Exhibition in Pennsylvania, USA, the ONYX International Exhibition of Photography in Romania, and the Blank Wall Gallery Exhibition in Athens, Greece. His groundbreaking series "Checkmate," which merges photography with poetry, has positioned him as a pioneer of the Photo-Poem Technique in international photography.
Trivia and Facts[]
- Renowned as an International Photography Legend from India, and known as “Mr. CHECKMATE” in the global photography community.
- Recognized as the “Michelangelo Of Photography” in international circles.
- Acknowledged as the Father of the Photo-Poem Technique in global photography.
- His artwork "CHECKMATE" is the world’s first Photo-Poem Photography masterpiece.
- Celebrated for integrating poetry with photography through his acclaimed series "Checkmate," exploring themes of light, darkness, hope, and despair.
- Accomplished International Film Director, having completed a Masterclass in Filmmaking and TV Directing at the Hollywood Film School under Gill Bettman.
- Completed an Independent Filmmaking Course guided by Bollywood Director MadhurBhandarkar.
- Producer, director, and scriptwriter of India's groundbreaking feature fashion film "MR. CHECKMATE."
- Winner of the 1st Edition of Umbra International Photography Awards in 2018, and recipient of the New York Photography Awards and European Photography Awards in 2023.
- Earned accolades in the 16th Black & White Spider Awards, 7th Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA), and LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2021.
- Sole Indian photographer awarded the Monovision Photography Award in London for two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020.
- First Indian photographer to exhibit at the Arhust International Multimedia Exhibition in London, UK.
- Featured on the front covers of 6XMEDIA Magazine in Atlanta, USA, and LAMOUR Magazine's special fashion edition in Paris, France, among others.
- Exhibited at the ODYSSEY Exhibition in Pennsylvania, USA, and featured in leading Indian fashion magazines such as The Filmy Charcha and Xpert Times Magazine.
- Internationally recognized as an English poet.
- Holds a background as a NASA System Engineer and is a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma from CSSC (Council for SIX SIGMA Certification), New York, USA.