S. Ramachandra

S. Ramachandra's work in films directed by Girish Kasaravalli brought him accolades. His association with Girish Kasaravalli began with the National Award winning film Ghatashradhdha. Later he worked on Akramana, Mane, Kraurya, Naayi Neralu, Hasina and Gulabi Talkies.^[1]

Professional

He was the President of Karnataka Cinematographer's Association for nearly a decade, where he worked to secure the future of Cinematographers of the Kannada Film Industry^[4]

He was a founding member of Chitrasamuha, a filmmakers' platform for appreciation of cinema aesthetics and he remained an active contributor until his death.^[4]

Critical acclaim

Following quotes are about S. Ramachandra and his work.

"Ramachandra was the founding stone of the new wave of cinema. He worked enthusiastically with new directors."

— Girish Kasaravalli^[5]

"He did not profess an alternate cinema openly but supported a large number of filmmakers to look for alternate ways of making cinema both in content and construction."

— N. Vidyashankar, Festival Director,

Bangalore International Film Festival^[6]

"He remained dedicated to the cause of the New Wave in Kannada cinema and was instrumental in positioning Karnataka on the world map of meaningful cinema. He facilitated many young film-makers and first-time producers to meet each other on a common platform, willingly sharing his technical expertise and accumulated experience with them. Among the 70-odd films that he authored with his camera, he must have been responsible for no less than 40 debutant directors."

— 

G.S. Bhaskar, noted Cinematographer^[4]

• 1977: National Film Award for Best Cinematography for Rishya Shringa
• 2006:
  Lifetime Contribution to Kannada Cinema Award
• Karnataka State Film Award for Best Cinematography
  • 1972–73: Sankalpa
  • 1976–77: Rushya Shringa
  • 1978–79: Grahana
  • 1989–90: Mane

Death

S. Ramachandra was suffering from cancer. He was admitted to the Bangalore Institute of Oncology where he was pronounced dead on 10 January 2011.^[3]

Chitra Varsha: Cinematography of Ramachandra, a year long festival of his films was organised by Chitra Samuha and K. V. Subbanna Aptha Samuha in 2011.^[7]

At least one film 'Thallana' is dedicated to him.^[8]

Filmography

Television

Films

An incomplete list of S. Ramachandra's Films also highlights his association with Award winning Films

References

External links

• S. Ramachandra at
  IMDb