Sajan Raj Kurup is an Indian entrepreneur, film producer, creative director, and former advertising executive. He is the founder and chairman of Creativeland Asia, an independent communications network established in 2007, and the founder of Ventureland Asia, an investment platform.
Career
Advertising and Creativeland Asia Kurup began his advertising career in 1996, holding creative positions at agencies including Mudra Communications, Leo Burnett, and Grey Worldwide. In 2003, he served as Regional Creative Director for South East Asia at Grey Worldwide.
In 2007, he founded Creativeland Asia, an independent creative and strategy firm headquartered in Mumbai. Under his direction, the agency managed brand strategies and communications for major national and international brands. In 2013, Kurup withdrew Creativeland Asia from participating in the Abby Awards over concerns regarding industry jury evaluation processes.
In June 2023, Creativeland Asia Network acquired a strategic stake in the London-based firm Creators Entertainment Group.
Ventureland Asia and Media Production In 2016, Kurup established Ventureland Asia, an investment platform targeting early-stage technology, media, and consumer brands. Through Ventureland Asia, he led investments and acquisitions, including securing a controlling stake in MW.Com India, publisher of Rolling Stone India.
In June 2024, Creativeland Studios partnered with Artist International Group to launch a joint venture producing media projects for international distribution. His executive production credits include the Holocaust documentary The Commandant's Shadow (2024), which received theatrical distribution globally by Warner Bros. Pictures. He has also served as a producer for the Hindi feature film Krishnavataram: Part 1 - The Heart.
Filmography Year Title Role Format Notes 2024 The Commandant's Shadow Executive Producer Documentary Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures 2026 Krishnavataram: Part 1 - The Heart Producer Feature Film
References
External links Official website of Creativeland Asia