Ravi K. Chandran
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| Born | Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1992—present |
| Title | ISC |
| Website | http://www.ravikchandran.com |
Ravi K. Chandran, ISC is an Indian cinematographer, and director known for his works in Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema and Bollywood.[1] 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).[3] Ravi has won two Filmfare Awards and one Southern Filmfare Award.
Career
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.
Personal life
Ravi Chandran is the younger brother of K. Ramachandra Babu, who himself is a noted cinematographer.[4] He is married to Hemalata and currently resides in Mumbai with his two sons. One of his son, Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran is also following his father's footsteps as a cinematographer for upcoming bilingual film, Nota.
Filmography
As Cinematographer
As Director
| Film | Year | Language |
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| Yaan | 2014 | Tamil |
Awards and nominations
- 1998: Best Cinematographer - Virasat
- 2002: Best Cinematographer – South - Kannathil Muthamittal
- 2006: Best Cinematographer - Black
- 2002: Nominated, Star Screen Award for Best Cinematography - Dil Chahta Hai
- 2004: Nominated, Zee Cine Award for Best Cinematography - Yuva
- 2004: Nominated, Best Cinematography - Calcutta Mail
- 2011: Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Cinematography - 7aum Arivu
References
- ^ "Ravi K Chandran's Moroccan dreams". indiatimes.com. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Why ace cinematographer Ravi K Chandran turned director". rediff.com. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Ravi K. Chandran". www.sify.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ Subramanian, Karthik (29 October 2011). "Fame by frame". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
External links
- Official website
- Ravi K. Chandran at IMDb
- Interview: Nowhere Else in the world people clap for a cinematographer: Ravi K Chandran
- "Spotted: Ravi K Chandran shooting for My Name is Khan" - Rediff.com
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