Our Advisors
Meet the exceptional individuals who guide our institution with their expertise and vision
R.B. BHASKARAN
EX-CHAIRMAN OF LALIT KALA AKADEMI DELHI
R.B. Bhaskaran, a distinguished figure in Modern Indian art, stands as a luminary in the realm of Modern Indian art, influenced by his uncle, Nambiamayar Pillai. Bhaskaran began his artistic journey, mastering french techniques at Namagiri Art Institution. His artwork is renowned for its unique blend of art, social context and time, reflecting a blend of tradition and imagination. Bhaskaran's works are characterized by sculptural concepts, metaphorical imagination, and regional flavors, with six exhibitions in India, the UK and the Netherlands.
B. LENIN
FILM EDITOR AND NATIONAL AWARD DIRECTOR
B. Lenin, a celebrated film editor and recipient of national awards, has always had a profound passion for music and cinema. Starting as an assistant director alongside his father, he later honed his skills as an editor, drawing inspiration from his stint as an assistant sound engineer under Mumbai-based Mangesh Desai. His debut as an independent editor came with the movie Ezhavathu Manithan. Stalin took the reins of editing for B. Lenin's directorial venture 'Kaadhal Meipada', sparking a creative process.
TROTSKY MARUDU
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST
Trotsky Marudu, a distinguished contemporary artist and art director, showcases his exceptional talent through both digital and traditional mediums. His unique approach seamlessly merges traditional elements with modern technology, resulting in figurative concepts depicted in a captivating semi-abstract form. Having earned his diploma and post-diploma from the esteemed Madras College of Arts & Crafts, Marudu's artwork has garnered international acclaim.
KALYANI PRAMOD
TEXTILE DESIGNER AND ARTIST
Kalyani Pramod, an accomplished textile designer and artist, graduated from NID with a passion for traditional crafts. Her dedication to infusing these crafts with innovative design is evident throughout her impressive body of work, culminating with the 'Toka Tales of the Night', showcasing their craftsmanship at the esteemed Victoria and Albert Museum.
SATHYASEELAN
DESIGN HEAD AND PRACTITIONER
Sathyaseelan Gangadharan, the esteemed Design Leader and Art Practitioner, currently holds the position of Design Head at JUROA UX/UX. With an M.Des from IIT Delhi, his career path has been illuminated by a passion for achievement and excellence. Having lent his expertise to renowned entities like Tata ELXSi and General Motors, Sathyaseelan brings a wealth of experience in automotive styling to his role.
AMUDHAN
FILMMAKER
Amudhan, a filmmaker and curator, developed his passion for cinema in rural Tamil Nadu. watching films in makeshift theaters. After completing his studies in Development Communication, he co-founded MARUPAKKAM in 1995, as their producer and filmmaker. During the 1990s, he has made 20 films on social, political, and economic issues.
ARVIND NEELAKANTAN
HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY-UNREAL ENGINE|UNITY TECHNOLOGIES
Arvind Neelakantan, an esteemed game engineer with over 12 years of industry expertise, embarked on his career journey at GMEA Inc under the mentorship of industry luminary Hiroki Kushihara. Progressing to a senior software engineer role at NeoMotion Games in Glendale, California, Arvind honed his craft in developing PC, mobile, and web-based MMOs on the Unity platform.