Visual artist Kunal Kalra spent his formative years in the semi-urban environment of Gurgaon, Haryana. He established a highly unique academic background by completing a graduation degree in computer science alongside his extensive artistic education. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi, followed by a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Hyderabad. Seeking to diversify his creative talents, he also finished short training courses in illustration, painting, and 3D animation.