Ashok Kumar (cinematographer)
Ashok Kumar | |
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British India | |
Died | 22 October 2014 (aged 73) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, film director |
Years active | 1969–2006 |
Children | 4 sons |
Awards |
Ashok Kumar Aggarwal (c. 1941 – 22 October 2014) languages. Aggarwal was a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC).
Born in
Apart from several state government awards, Ashok Kumar was also a recipient of the National Film Award for Best Cinematography. During his career, he also directed ten feature films in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. He was married and one of his sons, Akash Aggarwal, works as a cinematographer in Tamil films.
Biography
Ashok Kumar was born in
In 1978, when the
During the mid 1980s, Ashok Kumar concentrated ventured into commercial films. He shot K. Bhagyaraj's Darling, Darling, Darling (1982) and Mundhanai Mudichu (1983). He worked in My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), India's first 3D film.[2][8] He also worked with S. Shankar in Jeans (1998). His Hindi films include Kamagni (1987), Bawandar (2000) and Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002). Bawandar received international acclaim and won the Best Film award in several international film festivals. Ashok Kumar was awarded the V. Shantaram Award for Best Cinematography for the film.[9]
Ashok Kumar served as jury member of the 43rd National Film Awards.[10] Over his film career, his assistants include P. S. Nivas, Suhasini Maniratnam and B. R. Vijayalakshmi. Contemporary cinematographers such as Ramachandra Babu, P. C. Sreeram, Ravi K. Chandran and Venu have also spoken of being inspired by his work.[8]
Personal life
Ashok Kumar was married and had four sons. Two of his sons, Akash Aggarwal and Sameer Aggarwal are also cinematographers.[8] His family is based in Chennai. Following severe illness in June 2014, Ashok Kumar was admitted to hospitals in Hyderabad and Chennai where he had undergone treatment for a period of about six months before passing away on 22 October 2014 at the age of 73 in Chennai.[11]
Awards
National Film Award for Best Cinematography
- 1980 – Nenjathai Killathe
Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography
- 1969 – Janmabhoomi
- 1973 – Swapnam
- 1977 – Taxi Driver (Black and White)
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer
- 1980 – Nenjathai Killathe
- 1988 – Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil
Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer
- 2000 – Sri Sai Mahima[12]
V. Shantaram Awards
Filmography
As cinematographer
- Janmabhoomi (1969)
- Ezhuthaatha Kadha (1970)
- Avalalpam Vaikippoyi (1971)
- Kuttyedathi (1971)
- Kalam Marindi (1972)
- Chembarathi(1972)
- Maappusaakshi(1972)
- Gaayathri (1973)
- Manushyaputhran (1973)
- Darshanam(1973)
- Mazhakkaaru(1973)
- Swapnam (1973)
- Chaayam (1973)
- Kaamini(1974)
- Moham (1974)
- Odakkuzhal (1975)
- Nurayum Pathayum (1977)
- Taxi Driver (1977)
- Guruvayur Kesavan (1977)
- Randu Lokam (1977)
- Aniyara (1978)
- Sathrathil Oru Raathri (1978)
- Randu Janmam (1978)
- Ammuvinte Aattinkutty (1978)
- Njaan Njaan Maathram (1978)
- Aaravam (1978)
- Ee Ganam Marakkumo (1978)
- Jayikkaanaay Janichavan (1978)
- Lovely (1979)
- Devathai (1979)
- Thakara (1979)
- Uthiripookkal (1979)
- Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
- Pootaadha Pootukkal (1980)
- Kaali (1980)
- Johnny (1980)
- Lorry (1980)
- Malankattu (1980)
- Swattu (1980)
- Nenjathai Killathe (1980)
- Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980)
- Nandu (1981)
- Metti (1982)
- Azhagiya Kanney (1982)
- Novemberinte Nashtam (1982)
- Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal (1982)
- Kannodu Kan (1982)
- Thadaakam (1982)
- Darling, Darling, Darling (1982)
- Mundhanai Mudichu (1983)
- Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku(1983)
- Kaikeyi (1983)
- Parannu Parannu Parannu (1984)
- Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
- My Dear Kuttichathan (1984)
- Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)
- Kalkki(1984)
- Kanni Rasi (1985)
- Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985)
- Pillai Nila (1985)
- Aan Paavam (1985)
- Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai (1986)
- Kanne Kaniyamuthe (1986)
- Paaru Paaru Pattinam Paaru (1986)
- Rithubhedam (1987)
- Manaivi Ready (1987)
- Daisy (1988)
- Jeeva (1988)
- Nethiyadi (1988)
- Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil (1989)
- Vetri Vizha(1989)
- Orukkam(1990)
- My Dear Marthandan (1990)
- Nadigan (1990)
- Vasanthakala Paravai (1991)
- Mannan (1992)
- Magudam (1992)
- Suriyan(1992)
- I Love India (1993)
- Indhu (1994)
- Kattumarakaran (1995)
- Ragasiya Police (1995)
- Jeans (1998)
- Malabar Police (1999)
- Bawandar (2000)
- Tales of The Kama Sutra: The Perfumed Garden (2000)
- Sri Sai Mahima (2000)
- Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002)
- Kamasutra Nights (2008)
As director and cinematographer
- Kamagni (1987; Hindi)
- Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan (1987; Tamil)
- Abhinandana (1988; Telugu)
- Neerajanam (1989; Telugu)
- O Varsham Krisia Ratri ( 1989; Telugu )
- Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil (1989; Tamil)
- Thambikku Oru Paattu (1991)
- Kaama (1999; Tamil, Telugu, Hindi)
- Sri Sai Mahima (2000; Telugu)[13]
- Khajuraho (2002; Hindi)
- Manchu Kurise Velalo (2007; Telugu)
References
- ^ "Cinematographer Ashok Kumar passes away". India Today. 22 October 2014. Archived from the original on 23 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Warrier, Shobha (25 March 1999). "Alas, realistic movies are dead". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ a b "28th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 October 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ a b c ராஜா, செந்தில் நாதன். "உதிர்ந்தது ஓர் உதிரிப் பூ!". Cinema Express (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ a b Srinivasan, Sudhir (25 October 2014). "My friend Ashok". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 October 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ^ "மகேந்திரன் டைரக்ஷனில் உருவான மிகச்சிறந்த கலைப்படைப்பு 'உதிரிப்பூக்கள்'". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 14 May 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "அசல் கலைஞன்!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 30 October 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ a b c P. K., Ajith Kumar (24 October 2014). "He created magic with movie camera". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ a b "'Backwaters' brings a mystery of India". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 24 June 2007. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "43rd National Film Awards". Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ "Ace cinematographer of Tamil films Ashok Kumar dies". Odisha Sun Times. 22 October 2014. Archived from the original on 7 May 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ "Nandi Awards 2000 – 2001". idlebrain.com. 19 September 2002. Archived from the original on 16 September 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Straight Telugu films released in year 2000". idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
External links
- Ashok Kumar at IMDb