He set up the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai, which was administered by the Media Development Foundation which he had founded.

Kumar was born at Karupadanna near Kodungallur in Thrissur District of the erstwhile State of Travancore–Cochin.

[1] In 2004, he scripted and directed a full length feature film in Hindi titled Kaya Taran (Chrysalis).

[1] In July 2021, along with N. Ram, he approached the Supreme Court and sought a probe into the Pegasus scandal.

[10] In August 2022, Spotify announced a collaboration with Asiaville.that is expected to enable 1000 language podcast creators.