Ranjan Kundu has carved a distinguished path in the photography, film, and poetry industries, achieving remarkable success in each of his passions. Widely known as “Mr. Checkmate,” he honed his craft through the renowned Filmmaking and TV Directing Masterclass under Hollywood Director Gill Bettman at the Hollywood Film School. With a solid background in photography, Ranjan brings a unique perspective to visual storytelling, earning acclaim for his work’s creativity and profound depth.
His magnum opus, “MR. CHECKMATE,” marks a milestone as India’s inaugural feature fashion film, where he served as producer, director, and scriptwriter. Renowned internationally as the “Michelangelo Of Photography,” Ranjan’s innovative vision has garnered him front cover features in prestigious magazines such as 6XMEDIA in New York, USA, and Lamour in Paris, France. He has also been prominently showcased in leading Indian fashion publications like The Filmy Charcha and Xpert Times Magazine, solidifying his influence across borders.
Biography
Hailing from Asansol, West Bengal, Ranjan Kundu is celebrated worldwide as an International Film Director and Photography Legend. His journey into the arts began early, driven by a profound curiosity for photography, film, technology, and poetry.
Known as “Mr. Checkmate,” Ranjan has garnered acclaim for pioneering the photo-poem technique and for his groundbreaking film “Mr. CHECKMATE,” India’s first feature fashion film, which he scripted, directed, and produced.
Early Life
Born on September 18, 1989, in Asansol, India, to Ranjit Kundu and Chaitali Kundu, Ranjan Kundu discovered his passion for the arts early in life. His enduring curiosity in photography, film, technology, and poetry laid the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career in these creative pursuits.
Career
Ranjan Kundu commands international acclaim for his achievements in photography, film, technology, and poetry. Celebrated as an iconic figure in global photography, he is affectionately known as “Mr. Checkmate.” Beyond his pioneering work in photography and film, Ranjan Kundu also shines as an accomplished International English Poet.
Education
Ranjan Kundu has pursued a diverse education, earning 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.
Certifications
In addition to his academic achievements, he holds a diverse array of certifications, including a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma from CSSC, New York, USA; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP); Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®); Certified Google Expert; Certified Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Developer; and proficiency as both an Apple iOS and Android App Developer.
Family
Ranjan Kundu’s family includes his parents, Ranjit Kundu and Chaitali Kundu. He is married to Indrani Ghosh Kundu and presently resides in Mumbai, India, while still holding Asansol as his hometown.
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 garnered a remarkable array of accolades in photography, firmly establishing himself as a pioneering figure in the global arena. He clinched first place in the inaugural Umbra International Photography Awards in 2018 and later received the prestigious New York Photography Awards in 2023. His exceptional talent was further recognized with a Platinum Award at the European Photography Awards during the same year. Notably, he achieved consecutive Monovision Photography Awards in 2019 and 2020.
Throughout his photographic journey, Ranjan has showcased his work in notable 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 innovative series “Checkmate,” blending photography with poetry, has solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the realm of international photography.
Trivia and Facts
• Celebrated as an International Photography Legend from India and known as “Mr. CHECKMATE” in global photography.
• Recognized as the “Michelangelo Of Photography” worldwide.
• Pioneered the Photo-Poem Technique in global photography.
• His work “CHECKMATE” stands as the world’s first Photo-Poem Photography masterpiece.
• Renowned for blending poetry with photography in his acclaimed series “Checkmate,” exploring themes of light, darkness, hope, and despair.
• Accomplished International Film Director, trained 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 first feature fashion film “MR. CHECKMATE.”
• Winner of the Umbra International Photography Awards in 2018, and recipient of the New York and European Photography Awards in 2023.
• Recognized at the 16th Black & White Spider Awards, 7th Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA), and LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2021.
• Consecutive winner of the Monovision Photography Award in London in 2019 and 2020, the only Indian photographer to achieve this.
• First Indian photographer featured on the front covers of 6XMEDIA Magazine in Atlanta, USA, and LAMOUR Magazine’s special fashion edition in Paris, France.
• Exhibited at prestigious venues including the Arhust International Multimedia Exhibition in London, UK, and the ODYSSEY Exhibition in Pennsylvania, USA.
• Featured in leading Indian fashion magazines like 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, New York, USA.
• Holds certifications including CISSP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CCBA, and expertise as a Google Certified Expert, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Developer, Android App Developer, and Apple iOS App Developer.
