Anurag Kulkarni
Anurag A. Kulkarni is an Indian filmmaker, media entrepreneur, composer, sound designer, and theatre practitioner.[1] He is the co-founder and Managing Director of S A Digital Films Private Limited, a media production firm based in Nagpur, Maharashtra.[2]
Early life and education
Kulkarni graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electrical Engineering in 2001.[1]
Career
Early music and SA Digital (2001–2012)
After graduating, Kulkarni began working as a music composer and sound designer.[1] In 2002, he co-founded SA Digital with music producer Susmit Limaye.[1] Named after the musical note Sa, the venture started as a music production unit before expanding into digital mobile content.[1] During the mid-to-late 2000s, the company produced ringtones, caller tunes, and wallpapers in multiple languages.[1]
Filmmaking
Over the years, Kulkarni expanded his work into cinematography, editing, screenwriting, directing, and producing:[1]
- Composition: Co-composed music for the feature film Shubra Kaahi (2004) alongside Susmit Limaye.[3]
- Cinematography and editing: Worked as Director of Photography (DOP) and co-editor for Kalakaar (2006).[4] He was also the cinematographer for Continuum (2006), a short film directed by Anand Gandhi and Khushboo Ranka that won the International Young Film Makers Award at the 2007 Hannover festival.[5]
- Writing and producing: Wrote, produced, and composed music for the independent feature film Dvandva (2009).[6]
- Directing: Directed short films including Rohan Ki Kahani (2012) and The Moot Pitch (2014).[1] He later wrote the short film Blindspot (2017) and worked as creative producer on projects such as Devil Mind (2017), The Little Black Book (2017), Doughnut (2018), and the Marathi short film Reshtip (2018).[7]
S A Digital Films Pvt Ltd (2012–present)
On 9 October 2012, the business was officially incorporated as S A Digital Films Private Limited in Nagpur.[2] Under Kulkarni's leadership as Managing Director, the company shifted its focus toward corporate films, technical video communication, and visual design projects.[2]
The company has produced videos and communication assets for several corporate clients, including:
| Client / Sector | Project Scope |
|---|---|
| Sterling & Wilson | Data-centre walkthroughs, executive profiles, and 3D renders for international projects across Jaipur, Silvassa, and Ghana.[8] |
| Tech Mahindra | Pega-practice videos and corporate video coverage.[2] |
| Manufacturing & B2B | Manufacturing and process films for clients such as Haldiram's/Mopleez, Spacewood, APB Pharma, Konecranes, EuroKids, and SMS Ltd.[2] |
| PepsiCo Global Equipment | Product communication videos for equipment such as fountain platforms and touchless valve systems.[2] |
Public-sector work
Between 2017 and 2026, Kulkarni and S A Digital Films were shortlisted for presentation workflows through National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Films Division panels for Central Government ministries.[9] These projects covered public health, agriculture, sanitation, clean energy, governance, and national culture.[9]
Theatre
Alongside his media business, Kulkarni has been active with Stagecraft Theatre in Nagpur since 2012 as an actor, composer, sound designer, lighting designer, and playwright.[10][11]
- Composition and sound design: Composed original scores for Jamaica Inn (2012)[10] and Dastan-e-Sharar (2018).[12] In 2024 and 2026, he created musical scores and sound design for productions staged at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai, including Peek-A-Boo, A Musical (2024)[13] and Little Frankenstein (2026).[14]
- Acting: Played Shirish Jagdale in Rope (2013),[15] Waffles in Uncle Vanya (2015),[16] and Ben in Harold Pinter's The Dumb Waiter (2025).[11]
- Playwriting: Co-wrote the theatrical adaptation of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (2018) with Khatija Ferhy.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Shubra Kaahi | Music Director | Co-composed with Susmit Limaye[3] |
| 2006 | Kalakaar | Cinematographer, Editor | Short film[4] |
| 2006 | Continuum | Cinematographer | Directed by Anand Gandhi and Khushboo Ranka[5] |
| 2007/08 | A Cheque of Death | Music Composer | Short film directed by Chhatrapal Ninawe[1] |
| 2009 | Dvandva | Producer, Writer, Music Director | Independent film[6] |
| 2012 | Rohan Ki Kahani | Writer, Director | Short film[1] |
| 2013 | BOYZZZ | Executive Producer | Short film[1] |
| 2014 | The Moot Pitch | Director, Co-writer, Co-editor | Short film[1] |
| 2017 | Blindspot | Screenwriter | Short film[1] |
| 2017 | Devil Mind | Creative Producer | Short film[1] |
| 2017 | The Little Black Book | Executive Producer, Actor | Short film[1] |
| 2018 | Doughnut | Producer | Short film[1] |
| 2018 | Reshtip | Creative Producer | Marathi short film[7] |
Selected theatre credits
| Year | Production | Role | Group / Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Jamaica Inn | Composer | Stagecraft Theatre[10] |
| 2013 | Rope | Actor | Stagecraft Theatre[15] |
| 2014 | Veronica's Room | Lighting Designer | Stagecraft Theatre[11] |
| 2015 | Uncle Vanya | Actor, Musician | Stagecraft Theatre[16] |
| 2018 | Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde | Co-writer | Stagecraft Theatre[11] |
| 2018 | Dastan-e-Sharar | Music | Stagecraft Theatre[12] |
| 2024 | Peek-A-Boo, A Musical | Music Composer | NCPA Mumbai / Stagecraft[13] |
| 2025 | The Dumb Waiter | Actor | Stagecraft Theatre[11] |
| 2026 | Little Frankenstein | Sound Designer | NCPA Mumbai / Stagecraft[14] |
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 "Short film fest to showcase six films by local artists". The Times of India. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "S A Digital Films Private Limited Overview". The Company Check. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Shubra Kaahi Details". Moviebuff. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kalakaar (2006)". Moviebuff. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Der Deutsche Nachwuchsfilmpreis 2007 geht an Continuum". LifePR. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Dvandva (2009)". IMDb. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Anurag Kulkarni dedicates his first Marathi film to Nagpur". The Times of India. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ "Bhamashah State Data Center Jaipur". Sterling & Wilson. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Films Division Citizens Charter". Films Division India. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Jamaica Inn gets the atmosphere right". The Times of India. 22 January 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 "Stagecraft tried to develop theatre culture in last 20 years". The Times of India. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Play Dastan-e-Sharar in English creates magic of a bygone era". The Times of India. 24 February 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Peek-A-Boo: A Musical". NCPA Mumbai. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Little Frankenstein". NCPA Mumbai. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Rope keeps audience riveted". The Times of India. 1 December 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Stagecraft's twin shows entertain kids and elders alike". The Times of India. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
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