Feature film “BHOPAL, PRAYER FOR RAIN ”, directed by Ravi Kumar, starring Martin Sheen, Misha Barton, Kal Penn, Produced By Rising Star Entertainment. DOP
Feature film “MRUGTRUSHNA” directed by Darshan Trivedi and produced by “Different StrokesCommunications Pvt Ltd”. Won Best Screen Play award at Iran Children Film festival 2022.
Web series “UNDEKHI” season 3 directed by Ashish R. Shukla produced by Applause Entertainment and Edgestorm Ventures. 2024. 2nd Unit Dop
Feature film “BHO-BHO” directed by Bharat Gaikwad, starring Prashant Damle And Subodh Bhave.
Feature film “TO AANI ME- EK RUNANUBANDH” directed by Mukesh Malik starring Subodh Bhave, Smita Goankar, Prasad Oak. Produced by Yash Creations. DOP
Feature film “GANGOOBAI” starring Purab Kohli, Sarita Joshi, directed by Priya Krishnaswamy, Produced by NFDC. Arri- 435.. DOP
Feature film KHOLA HAWA “ starring Rituparna Sengupta, Samadarshi Dutta, Directed by. Anup Das, Produced by White Mist Production DOP
Feature film “kuttey” directed by Aasmaan Bhardwaj 2023 produced by Vishal Bhardwaj films, T-Series and Luv films starring Tabu , Arjun Kapoor , Nasruddin Shah , Radhika Madan , Konkona Sen Sharma and Kumud Mishra
Web series Home Sweet Office (HSO) / Conflict of Interest . Produced by Dice Media. Red Dragon 2019. Additional Cinematography.
Yeh kaali kaali ankhe directed by Siddharth Sengupta 2022 netflix series
Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash raj films starring Amitabh Bacchan , Amir khan , Katrina Kaif 2018
“WAR”directed by Siddharth Anand produced by Yash Raj Films.2019
PATHAN “ directed by Siddharth Anand produced by Yash Raj Films.2022
Feature Film”DIVYA DRISHTI” (DOGME) produced by Digital Talkies won the Best film awards at New Delhi and Karachi Film Festivals. “Divya Drishti” was premiered on ZEECINEMA. WORLDWIDE. ( pass : divyadrishti18 )
Feature film “HAPPI”, starring pankaj kapoor ,directed by Bhawana Talwara produced by Vistaar Religare Film Fund & WSG Pictures. 2nd DOP.
When the Image Meets the Shadow ( Documentary) PSBT, Doordarshan Directed by Kamal Swaroop.
AD film for ROYAL ESTATE GROUP OXFORD STREET ZIRAKPUR produced by Sunjeet Communications Pvt Ltd.
AD film for ICICI PRUDENTIAL FUND. Sony FS7-2 .
AD / CORPORATE- FOR SIEMENS Healthineers- .Canon C-300 M3 Password: martinemerge
My journey as a cinematographer has been a thrilling and fulfilling ride through the world of visual storytelling. It all began with my formal education, completing my BFA in 1985, New Delhi under the guidance of renowned artists Jatin Das, A.Ramachandran Nair and Paramjit Singh which laid the foundation for my artistic eye and understanding of composition. Building on this, I pursued a Masters in Graphic Design and Painting at MS University Baroda under Professor Gulam Mohammed Sheikh further honing my artistic skills and deepening my appreciation for visual aesthetics.
As a young artist, I faced challenges, but the turning point came when I ventured into the enchanting realm of Bollywood in 1988. The opportunity to assist Master cinematographer Anil Mehta in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” not only opened doors for me but also allowed me to understand the intricacies of cinematography and its power to convey emotions through moving images.
The milestones of my cinematography journey include the creation of the short film “Tight Rope Walker,” which garnered competative recognition at the 57th International Film Festival in Venice in 2000, and the film “Divya Drishti,” winning the Best Film Award at the Digital Talkies Film Festival in New Delhi in 2002. Attending the Budapest Master Class Kodak Workshop in 2005 under the guidance of Oscar winner Vilmos Zigmond and John Schwartzman further refined my craft, adding an extra edge to my creative process.
Since then, I have had the privilege of working on numerous projects, from television series like “Spirit of India” for the Discovery Channel to impactful films like “Bhopal: Prayer for Rain” which was nominated for Tokyo International Film Festival in 2013. As a Director of photography each project has allowed me to explore new storytelling techniques with global actors Martin Sheen, Kal Penn, Mischa Barton along with Rajpal Yadav, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Satish Kaushik, experiment with lighting and framing, and push the boundaries of my artistic expression in the realm of cinematography.
Throughout my cinematography journey, I have been fortunate to work on several remarkable films that have left a significant impact. In 2010, I contributed my skills to a Hollywood movie, “The Experiment” with actors Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker and Maggie Grace, a gripping film where I was part of the Camera and Electrical Department, showcasing my expertise on an international stage.
In 2017, I had the privilege of being a part of the movie ” Ittefaq ” Directed by Abhay Chopra, starring Sidharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha and Akshaye Khanna. where my visual storytelling added depth and intrigue to the thrilling narrative.
The year 2019 brought an exciting collaboration with the Director Siddharth Anand and The talented actors Hrithik Roshan, Vaani Kapoor, and Tiger Shroff in the action-packed movie “War”. In the Camera and Electrical Department, I played a vital role in capturing the electrifying visuals that brought the film to life.
In 2022, as DOP the Feature Film “Mrugtrushna” directed by Darshan Trivedi and produced by “Different Strokes Communications Pvt Ltd”, Won Best Screen Play award at Iran Children Film festival.
Looking ahead, my journey continues with the highly anticipated film ” Pathaan” Directed by Siddharth Anand released in 2023. This project features the iconic Shah Rukh Khan, the versatile John Abraham, and the enchanting Deepika Padukone. As an associate I am entrusted with the responsibility of capturing the essence of the story incredible visuals through lighting design.
Each project has been a unique experience, allowing me to collaborate with exceptional talent and contribute to the art of visual storytelling. Whether it’s through capturing thrilling action sequences or delving into the nuances of a suspenseful plot, my passion for cinematography drives me to push boundaries, experiment with different techniques, and create images that resonate with audiences worldwide. My cinematography journey remains an ongoing exploration of creativity and an unwavering commitment to the power of visual expression.
