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I am Krishnendu Das, a seasoned music composer, producer, and filmmaker with over four decades of experience across India and Canada. I started as a child prodigy in Calcutta and built a career shaping film music, folk traditions, and cross-cultural collaborations, working with top labels and artists, and producing hundreds of albums and scores.
In addition to composing, I lecture internationally on Sanskrit, Indian philosophy, and Baul heritage, bringing multi-cultural storytelling to audiences worldwide. I am passionate about preserving intangible cultural heritage and mentoring the next generation of artists.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Bengali
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
Sanskrit (Saṁskṛta)
Fluent
Oriya
Fluent
Assamese
Fluent
Work Experience
Composer at HMV
December 31, 1990 - October 1, 2025Composed music for famous Indian singers and contributed to film music productions.
Music Producer, Composer at Venus/Tips/Music India
December 31, 1993 - October 1, 2025Produced music and composed for Indian cinema; collaborated with various artists.
Music Producer, Creative Director at CBS
December 31, 1993 - October 1, 2025Music production and creative direction; promoted artists such as Cindy Lauper, Michael Jackson, New Kids on the Block, Pink Floyd, Gypsy Kings and others.
Owner/Founder at Digital Music Studio
December 31, 2004 - October 1, 2025Owned and operated a music production studio; composer for film.
Quality Assurance Manager – Film & Music Production/Marketing, Event Management at Time Audio Video (ABCL Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd)
December 31, 1996 - October 1, 2025QA manager for film and music production/marketing and events.
Music Producer, Music Composer, Consultant at Universal Music Label
December 31, 2004 - October 1, 2025Produced and composed music; consultant for the label.
Music Producer, Promoter, Consultant at PEN Audio Video Film
December 31, 1999 - October 1, 2025Music production, promotion and consulting services for film and music.
Music Producer, Composer, A&R Manager at T-Series
December 31, 2001 - October 1, 2025A&R management; from concept to release; oversaw promotion and sales of film and music.
Composer at HMV
January 1, 1990 - October 1, 2025Composer, Writer of Music for famous Indian singers.
Music Producer, Composer at Venus/Tips/Music India
January 1, 1993 - October 1, 2025Music Producer and Composer for various Indian music projects.
Music Producer, Creative Director at CBS
January 1, 1993 - October 1, 2025Music Producer, Creative Director India, promoter; worked with artists such as Cindy Lauper, Michael Jackson, New Kids on the Block, Pink Floyd, Gypsy Kings and others.
Owner/Operator at Digital Music Studio
January 1, 2004 - October 1, 2025Composer, Music Production for Film; owned and operated Digital Music Studio.
Quality Assurance Manager, Film & Music Production/Marketing, Event Management at Time Audio Video – ABCL Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd
January 1, 1996 - October 1, 2025Quality Assurance Manager; Film & Music Production/Marketing, and Event Management.
Music Producer, Music Composer, Consultant at Universal Music Label
January 1, 2004 - October 1, 2025Music Producer, Music Composer, Consultant.
Music Producer, Promoter, Consultant at PEN Audio Video Film
January 1, 1999 - October 1, 2025Music Producer, Promoter, Consultant.
Music Producer, Composer, A&R Manager at T-series
January 1, 2001 - October 1, 2025Music Producer, Composer; A&R Manager; from concept to release and promotion of film and music; managed entire pipeline.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Calcutta University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025Master of Arts at Calcutta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984Bachelor of Arts at Calcutta University, India
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025Master of Arts, Indian Folk Music at Calcutta University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984Qualifications
Lifetime Achievement Award for dedication to Indian Cinema
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2025Life Member, Indian Cine Music Directors Association
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025Life Member, Indian Performing Rights Society
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025Member, Indian Film Producers Association
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025Lifetime Achievement Award, Bollywood Mumbai
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2025Youngest Indian Composer, Bengal
January 1, 1971 - October 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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