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Binod Pradhan was born in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. He is known for Devdas (2002), Rang De Basanti (2006) and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013).- Cinematographer
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Ravi K. Chandran, ISC is an Indian cinematographer, and director known for his works in Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema and Bollywood. He is the founding member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). His most recognized works are Minsaara Kanavu (1997), , Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Citizen (2001), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Boys (2003), Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) in Tamil cinema,[2] Ekalavyan (1993), The King (1995), Mafia (1993), Punaradhivasam (1999) and Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999) in Malayalam cinema.His best known works in Bollywood are Virasat (1997), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Yuva (2004), Paheli (2004), Black (2005), Fanaa (2006), and Saawariya (2007). Ravi has won two Filmfare Awards and one Southern Filmfare Award. Ravi K. Chandran was born in the village Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu as the youngest child. Following graduating from the A. M. Jain College in (1982), Ravi K. Chandran started his career in the film industry. In addition to this, he works as the Director of Photography of many music videos and ad films. He began his career by assisting his brother, K. Ramachandra Babu and later turned into an independent cinematographer in (1992) by filming Kilukkampetti, a Malayalam film directed by Shaji Kailas. Later he donned camera for a more Shaji Kailas directorials including Thalasthanam, Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans, Ekalavyan, Mafia and The King. His entry into Tamil cinema was in (1994) through Honest Raj starring Vijayakanth.Ravi Chandran is the younger brother of K. Ramachandra Babu, who himself is a noted cinematographer. He is married to Hemalata and currently resides in Mumbai with his two sons. One of his sons, Santhana Krishnan, also followed his father's footsteps as a cinematographer.- Cinematographer
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Anil Mehta was born in India. He is known for Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) and Highway (2014).- Cinematographer
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Kiran Deohans is known for Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001).- Cinematographer
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Sudeep Chatterjee was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He is known for Bajirao Mastani (2015), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) and Padmaavat (2018). He is married to Moumita Chatterjee.- Cinematographer
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K.V. Anand was born on 30 October 1966 in Madras, India. He was a cinematographer and writer, known for Ayan (2009), Maattrraan (2012) and Ko (2011). He died on 30 April 2021 in Chennai, India.- Camera and Electrical Department
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Santosh Sivan was born on 8 February 1964 in India. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Asoka (2001), Halo (1996) and The Terrorist (1998).- Cinematographer
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Rajeev Ravi is an Indian cinematographer. A 1997 graduate from FTII, Pune, he has worked with director Anurag Kashyap several times. He has operated the camera for many Hindi films as well as Malayalam films. He first assisted in the Malayalam film, Pranayavarnangal. His first independent work is Chandni Bar. He married Malayalam film actress and director Geetu Mohandas on 14 November 2009.- Actor
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Natarajan Subramaniam was born in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India. He is known for Holiday (2014), Jab We Met (2007) and Raanjhanaa (2013).- Additional Crew
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Vishal Sinha was born on 7 March 1975 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is a cinematographer, known for Raanjhanaa (2013), Ab Tak Chhappan (2004) and Chup (2022). He is married to Maria Philipose Sinha .- Cinematographer
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Madhie was born and brought up in Nannilam, a small panchayat town in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. He is known for his works in three languages Tamil Veyyil (2006), Paiyaa (2010), Hindi Shaitan (2011), Telugu Mirchi (2013). He is married and has a Daughter. He is also the former assistant of Cinematographer/Director Saravanan.- Cinematographer
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Anay Goswami was born on 16 August 1977 in Chandigarh, Punjab, India. He is a cinematographer and producer, known for Kai Po Che (2013), Tiger 3 (2023) and Mom (2017).- Cinematographer
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Mahesh Aney is known for Swades (2004), Tum: A Dangerous Obsession (2004) and Truck Dhina Dhin (1999).- Cinematographer
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Rasool Ellore is known for Okariki Okaru (2003), Bhageeratha (2005) and Daud: Fun on the Run (1997).- Director
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Avinash Arun Dhaware is a Director-Cinematographer from Maharashtra, India. Being a film enthusiast throughout his childhood, Avinash started assisting in FTII Diploma films at the age of 16. He graduated in Cinematography from FTII, Pune, in 2011. His school project 'The Light and Her Shadows' won him the cinematography award in Kodak Film School Competition. His diploma film 'Allah Is Great' won the National award in 2012 and was also the official entry from India for Student Oscars.
His directorial debut 'Killa' won the Crystal Bear for the Best Film at Berlin Film Festival in 2014. It also won the National Award for Best Marathi Film. After working as a cinematographer on landmark films like Masaan, Madaari, Kaarwan, Love per Square Foot, Drishyam, and Hichki, he moved on to shoot and direct short films such as 'Vishaanu' (2020) which was part of the 'Unpaused' series on PrimeVideo and 'Monsoon Walk' (2023) produced by Macguffin Pictures and Colosceum Media.
His first directorial venture in web series, 'Paatal Lok' (2020) on Amazon PrimeVideo, garnered nationwide praise. The second season of the acclaimed series is in post-production and slated to release in 2024. The Disney+Hotstar show, 'School of Lies' (2022), marks another OTT venture directed, shot and co-created by Avinash.
His feature film, 'Three of Us' (2021), which premiered at IFFI Goa, won him the Best Director award at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival, and the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography in 2023.- Cinematographer
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Mahesh Limaye was born in India. He is known for Yellow (2014), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Sarsenapati Hambirrao (2022).- Cinematographer
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Pankaj Kumar was born in India. He is known for Tumbbad (2018), Atrangi Re (2021) and Ship of Theseus (2012).