Ravi K. Chandran
Ravi K. Chandran is an Indian cinematographer and film director known for his works in Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil-language cinema.[1] 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.
Ravi K. Chandran | |
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| Born | 1968 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Director of Photography, Film Director |
| Years active | 1992—present |
| Relatives | Ramachandra Babu (brother) |
| Website | Official website |
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 was born and brought up in a small town 80 km from chennai , Tamilnadu a southern state of india .He was the 7th kid of the large family . his artistic eldest brother cinematographer ramachandra babu , who went to pune film institute in the seventies was the major influence and inspiration for ravi . growing up in 70 s ,amidst of the new wave french cinema the names like truffaut and gordard become familiar to ravi when he was very young . latter part time closet painter ,ravi joined his brother as an assistant cinematographer, learned the technics on the job.
In 1984 ravi k .Chandran started his career working in Malayalam films as an assistant to his brother, cinematographer, Ramachandra Babu ISC and latter with his friend rajive menon. He got his first break as a cinematographer in a malayalam film kilukampett. and worked his way up till he shot the legendary ‘ virasat ‘ which won many awards to ravi . since then there is no looking back . He is a pioneer in using new equipments and cameras in to the indian film industry like akila crane ,kino flo lights , mole beams ,hawk lenses ,sky panels , celeb lights ,space lights . His “ BLACK movie was featured in american cinematogrpher magazine . kodak international cinematographer calendar , and the cover of the ALEXA camera brochure.
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 sons, Santhana Krishnan, also followed his father's footsteps as a cinematographer.[5]
Filmography
As cinematographer
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". The Times of India. 6 October 2012. Archived from the original on 30 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. Archived from the original on 24 October 2003. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- Subramanian, Karthik (29 October 2011). "Fame by frame". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- "A notable debut by Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran".