Biography
Santosh Sivan ASC, ISC is an Indian cinematographer, film director, producer and actor in Indian cinema. Santosh graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and has to date completed 45 feature films and 41 documentaries. He is a founding member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC) and is the most awarded Director of Photography (DOP) in India. Santosh became the first Cinematographer in the Asia-Pacific region to be honoured with American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) membership. As a cinematographer, he has won five National Film Awards – including four for Best Feature Film Cinematography. As of 2014, he has received 11 National Film Awards , and 21 international awards,for his work in various films.He was awarded the Padmashree by the president of India in the year 2014.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards South
- National Film Award — Best Cinematography
- Padma Shri in arts
- Screen Award — Best Cinematography
- Zee Cine Award — Best Cinematography
Filmography27 titles
Kaalapani
Mashaal
Indian Rupee
Iruvar
Nirnayam
Thuppakki
Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
Urumi
Pavithram
Dil Se..
Roja
Pukar
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Chemmeen
Bride & Prejudice
Asoka
No. 20 Madras Mail
The Mistress of Spices
The Great Father
Darbar
Anjaan
Lies We Tell
Spyder
Raavan
Before the Rains
Jack N Jill
Abhiyum Anuvum