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.

Krishnendu Das (KD Babukishan)

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.

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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.

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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, 2025
Composed music for famous Indian singers and contributed to film music productions.
Music Producer, Composer at Venus/Tips/Music India
December 31, 1993 - October 1, 2025
Produced music and composed for Indian cinema; collaborated with various artists.
Music Producer, Creative Director at CBS
December 31, 1993 - October 1, 2025
Music 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, 2025
Owned 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, 2025
QA manager for film and music production/marketing and events.
Music Producer, Music Composer, Consultant at Universal Music Label
December 31, 2004 - October 1, 2025
Produced and composed music; consultant for the label.
Music Producer, Promoter, Consultant at PEN Audio Video Film
December 31, 1999 - October 1, 2025
Music production, promotion and consulting services for film and music.
Music Producer, Composer, A&R Manager at T-Series
December 31, 2001 - October 1, 2025
A&R management; from concept to release; oversaw promotion and sales of film and music.
Composer at HMV
January 1, 1990 - October 1, 2025
Composer, Writer of Music for famous Indian singers.
Music Producer, Composer at Venus/Tips/Music India
January 1, 1993 - October 1, 2025
Music Producer and Composer for various Indian music projects.
Music Producer, Creative Director at CBS
January 1, 1993 - October 1, 2025
Music 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, 2025
Composer, 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, 2025
Quality Assurance Manager; Film & Music Production/Marketing, and Event Management.
Music Producer, Music Composer, Consultant at Universal Music Label
January 1, 2004 - October 1, 2025
Music Producer, Music Composer, Consultant.
Music Producer, Promoter, Consultant at PEN Audio Video Film
January 1, 1999 - October 1, 2025
Music Producer, Promoter, Consultant.
Music Producer, Composer, A&R Manager at T-series
January 1, 2001 - October 1, 2025
Music 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, 2025
Master of Arts at Calcutta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984
Bachelor of Arts at Calcutta University, India
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Master of Arts, Indian Folk Music at Calcutta University, India
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984

Qualifications

Lifetime Achievement Award for dedication to Indian Cinema
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2025
Life Member, Indian Cine Music Directors Association
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Life Member, Indian Performing Rights Society
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Member, Indian Film Producers Association
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Lifetime Achievement Award, Bollywood Mumbai
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2025
Youngest Indian Composer, Bengal
January 1, 1971 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other