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Kushal basu


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.

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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 -

  • Taught Film History, Documentary Basics, Digital editing, Lighting Technology and Interactive production techniques.
  • Developed curriculum, faculty staffing requirements, course content outline,
  • Designed, Engineered and Built facility infrastructure including specifying, purchasing, installing and commissioning entire studio equipment
  • Hired and Trained entire production crew and creative team in all aspects of running and managing 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

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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


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2. "Humble Offering" - 1st Act

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVG9v6wKZT4&t=31s


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3. "Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi" - 4000 years of Indian Classical Musical journey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlH2Jd61ErA


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4. "Swapno Dekhar Sahosh Karo" - Kushal's Audio album from HMV, India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyL59d8ibFM


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5. Corporate / Public Speaking Engagements 


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Contact :

1616 Midwest Club Parkway, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA. 

(630) 321 1334 (L) / (630) 300 4228 (M) / kushalbose@teledec.com 

www.teledec.com

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