Kushal Basu is a multi-faceted creative talent – Engineer, Business owner, Filmmaker, Storyteller, Teacher and an internationally recognised Musician having composed and sung for Doordarshan and HMV record label. At the invitation of Rajiv Gandhi Technology Mission Kushal shot numerous documentaries dealing with challenges in rural India and how home-grown technology is slowly changing the lives of impoverished villagers. At the invitation of Hon'ble WB Chief Minister Jyoti Basu, Kushal built India's first fully Digital Media Institute in Kolkata with a joint partnership with WEBEL..
Kushal is a Nuclear Engineer by education, a teacher by profession and a Musician-Filmmaker by passion. Kushal has practiced his craft and applied his talents through many projects on the global stage for the past thirty years, collaborating with artistes like Zakir Hussain, Amjad Ali, Ali Akbar Khan, Kaifi Azmi, Shivkumar Sharma, Sultan Khan, Sivamani, and others. Kushal has written, directed and produced numerous corporate, industrial, social documentaries, musicals and multi media stage shows for television and Theaters in India and USA.
Kushal has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University, earned his Masters degree in Film & Theater from SUNY, New York, studied MBA at San Francisco State University, California, USA. Kushal lives with his wife Atasi in Chicago, USA
In 1987, Kushal and Sam Pitroda (Telecom guru) founded Teledec International in Chicago which Kushal still runs today. With a state-of-the-art digital A/V studio and advanced engineering / Technical animation capabilities, Teledec has grown to be a internationally recognized leader of cutting edge provider of learning and knowledge management. Here are few internationally recognized brands on Teledec client list.
Kushal Basu
Education
Masters in English - Media Studies, Film and Theater, State University of NY, 1983
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India, 1969
Masters in Business Administration coursework, San Francisco State University, 1976
Creative Highlights
Film and Television Production: Experienced in a wide range of film and video projects from their inception to completion. Knowledge and experience using a variety of documentary and feature film production and equipment. Skilled at writing, storyboards, treatments, scripts and film / sound editing.
Teaching Film and Theater: Passionate teacher and excellent mentor with ability to efficiently organize and coordinate course curriculum, student interaction meeting individual student needs. Provide efficient scheduling and necessary administrative support for a wide variety of film courses and projects. Support fellow teachers and strongly encourage cohesiveness.
Technical Proficiencies: Own complete 16mm professional film production suite - Arriflex 16SR, CP 16R with video assist, Bolex 16 mm, Angénieux and Arri lenses, O'Connor tripod and Fluid Head, studio Softlights and lighting gear, Sennheiser and Neuman microphones, Nagra SN recorder, resolver. FinalCutPro4, Green screen, set up, various preproduction software, including 24-track sound recording and mixing console, audio editing and special effects software. Complete 3D studio animation suite.
Additional Strengths: Enthusiastic and creative. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and objectives. Possess necessary organizational and communication talents to successfully complete assignments. Understand necessary budgeting process to maximize administrative guidelines. Experienced as Producer, Director, Music direction, Editing, graphics, animation and special effects.
Creative Work
1980 - 1981
Assisted Director/Cameraman making docudrama Government of India National Award winner film DAKHAL, directed by Gautam Ghosh, shot in 16mm film, India's first video assisted camera owned, operated maintained by me.
1981 - 1986
Provided 16mm Camera equipment, related accessories and worked with numerous internationally award-winning filmmakers like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Gautam Ghosh and many others
1986 - 1987
Taiught Physics and Science to undergraduate students at State University of New York at Buffalo.
1988 - 1990
Interviewed on Television and on stage numerous filmmakers, artists, musicians and political leaders on US cable channels and BBC including Shyam Benegal, Mrinal Sen, Chidananda Dasgupta, Govind Nihalani, Smita Patil, and many others.
1988 -1992
At the invitation of Hon'ble Prime Minsiter of India Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, moved to Delhi as part of Technology Mission team, as Documentary Filmmaker / Communication Consultant to Government of India producing TV serial to bring about social changes in rural impoverished villages in India in the areas of literacy, Immunization, drinking water, deforestation and communication, promoting technology, innovation and self help
1993 - 1996
Writer / Director / cinematography / Editor of telecom educational series -"Digital Communication Series" with Sam Pitroda covering Telecommunication basic as well as "Data Communication series " and "Wireless Communication Series " - covering Data and ATM technologies / applications.
1996 - 1998
Founded Asian Institute of Media Studies, in collaboration with state Government of West Bengal, India at the invitation of Hon'ble Chief Minster Mr. Jyoti Basu .
As visiting professor at the Institute -
Selected List of Production
1987 - Present
Produced more than 100 corporate films for Teledec International Ltd. Founder, President and CEO. Own independent studio producing film, video, documentaries, and multimedia productions for a variety of audiences, subjects ranging from corporate films, social narratives to biographical documentaries and musicals.
1988
Death of a Hindu - Writer / Producer/Director/Music / Editor : 55min
1998
Life of Swami Vivekananda (and l1898 ecture at World Parliament of Regions, Chicago, 1898) - Writer /Producer/Director/ Performer: 125min
2000
Dusk to Dawn - Writer / Producer/Director/ / Editor :
Music: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan & Ustad Zakir Hussain:125min
2002
The Journey (of Life) - Writer / Producer/Director/ Editor
Music: Ustad Zakir Hussain, Sivamani, Ustad Sultan Khan :135 Min
2004
Masters of Percussion- Writer / Producer/Director/Editor:
Music: Ustad Zakir Hussain / Sivamani / L Shankar:114min
2006
The Call of the Valley - Writer / Producer/Director/ Editor: 125min, Music Ustad Zakir Hussain & Pt. Shivkumar Sharma
2008
The Lost Motherland (Chhuta Watan)- Writer / Producer/Director/Singer / Editor
Music: Ustad Sultan Khan, Lyrics Kaifi Azmi: 125min
2010
The Unforgettable musical Period in Bengal – Writer / performer / Producer / Director / Music / Editor : 145min
2012
The World Poet - Writer /Producer/Director / Music / Editor : 35min
2014
A Humble Offering (Life's journey of Rabindranath Tagore) - Writer /Producer/Director / Editor :
Anchor show with Ms. Sharmila Tagore 115min (15 shows in US)
2016
2018
The Forgotten Woman (life story of Kasturba Gandhi) - Writer/Producer/Director/Music/ Editor 145min
Kal Bhi - Aaj Bhi - Multi-media production chronicling India's 4000 years history of classical music, dance and drama from Sanaatan roots to Coke Studio
Selected List of Accomplishments
2021
1984 - 85
1986-87
1987 - 1997
1987
1998
Awarded Top 100 Global Influencers in Education by Piktale, India
Taught at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Consultant to Government of India at the invitation of Hon. PM Rajiv Gandhi as member of Technology Mission, and wortk with Mr. Sam Pitroda, Director, to influence lives of millions in rural India with messaging, stories and TV serials
Founded Cine Melody International, Ltd, a film and musical research company in partnership with Bharat Ratna Mr. Bhupen Hazarika
Founded Teledec International Ltd, a technology training and corporate learning company in partnership with Mr. Sam Pitroda, internationally renowned Telecom Guru
Won critics award for Best Musical Documentary, Cleveland, Ohio
1999 - 2018
Singer, Arranger, Recording artist under HMV label (Kolkata) and other private labels and musical performer in India, Canada, UK and USA
,
2000
Conceived, designed and built India's first digital institute, Asian Institute of Media Studies in Kolkata in partnership with Webel & Hon CM, Mr. Jyoti Basu
2001
2001 - 2008
Signed MOU with Hon'ble Chief Minister of Bihar Mr. Lalu Prasad Jadav, to build Institute of Media Studies in Jamshedpur, Chattisgurh
Columbia College of Film, Television & Media, Chicago - Academic advisor, Mentor , Career guide and Adjunct Instructor
2002
Composed, arranged and performed title song for popular TV serial,
"Mittika Rang", Doordarshan India
2008
Won outstanding Musical Achievement award, India Association, Buffalo, NY
2014
Recognized by Art Institute of Chicago for multimedia documentary on Tagore
2015
Recognized by Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC for multimedia documentary on Rabindranath Tagore
Professional Affiliations
2010
Member, Board of Directors, Chicago e-Learning and Tech Showcase.
2012
Member, Chapter Organizer, Chicago Chapter of ISPI
2016
2014
Member, Board of Directors, PRATHAM, Chicago Chapter
Member, Project Management Institute, Chicago Chapter
Professional Profile Links
Company website - www.teledec.com website
Personal BlOG url: www.teledec.com/blog
Linked In profile: linkedin.com/in/kushal-bose-bsme-mah-0a110
Selected Links to Kushal's works
(Producer / Director / Writer / Music / Performer / Narrator for all productions listed below)
1. "Humble Offering" starring Sharmila Tagore - teaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_Yeg-qRQlM
2. "Humble Offering" - 1st Act
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVG9v6wKZT4&t=31s
3. "Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi" - 4000 years of Indian Classical Musical journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlH2Jd61ErA
4. "Swapno Dekhar Sahosh Karo" - Kushal's Audio album from HMV, India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyL59d8ibFM
5. Corporate / Public Speaking Engagements
Contact :
1616 Midwest Club Parkway, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA.
(630) 321 1334 (L) / (630) 300 4228 (M) / kushalbose@teledec.com
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