Meet ‘Michelangelo Of Photography’, Mr. Rajan Kundu!
Ranjan Kundu stands as 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. Checkmmate” 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.
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.
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 prosperous career in these creative fields.
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.
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.
Apart from his academic credentials, he boasts a range 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 an Apple iOS and Android App Developer.
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.
By Keerti Kadam