Santosh Thundiyil
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Santosh Thundiyil is one of the highly appreciated contemporary Indian cinematographers
. His first film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
was one of the biggest box office hit in the Indian Cinema.
, He was a student of Sacred Heart English Medium School and St. Berchman's College, Changanacherry.
Santosh graduated from the FTII
in Pune
, India in 1994. Santosh, who has assisted renowned directors of photography like Santosh Gupta and Venu, also has a number of commercials and documentary films to his credit. He is trained under Oscar
winning Billy Williams
(Gandhi
) and Dean Cundey
(Jurassic Park
).
Indian cinematographers
India has many regional film centres: Bollywood, the largest, in Mumbai, producing films in the Hindi language; Kolkata, for films in Bengali; Hyderabad--For Telugu Films, Bengalooru,for Kannada films, Chennai, for films in Tamil, Kerala for films in Malayalam, etc...
. His first film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is a Hindi romantic comedy film, released in India and the United Kingdom on 16 October 1998. The film was written and directed by the debuting Karan Johar and stars the popular on-screen pair of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol in their fourth movie together...
was one of the biggest box office hit in the Indian Cinema.
Career
Santosh grew up in the town of Changanacherry in KeralaKerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, He was a student of Sacred Heart English Medium School and St. Berchman's College, Changanacherry.
Santosh graduated from the FTII
FTII
FTII may refer to:* Film and Television Institute of India, Pune* a title indicating that the bearer is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Taxation in the United Kingdom...
in Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, India in 1994. Santosh, who has assisted renowned directors of photography like Santosh Gupta and Venu, also has a number of commercials and documentary films to his credit. He is trained under Oscar
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
winning Billy Williams
Billy Williams (cinematographer)
Billy Williams OBE, BSC is a British cinematographer.Williams was responsible for shooting a number of films, including Women in Love , Gandhi , for which he won an Oscar, and On Golden Pond . Williams joined his father, also named Billy, as an apprentice cameraman, remaining with him for four years...
(Gandhi
Gandhi (film)
Gandhi is a 1982 biographical film based on the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who led the nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule in India during the first half of the 20th century. The film was directed by Richard Attenborough and stars Ben Kingsley as Gandhi. They both...
) and Dean Cundey
Dean Cundey
-Life and career:Cundey was born in Alhambra, California, United States. As a child, he used to build model sets, suggesting an interest in films from an early age...
(Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park (film)
Jurassic Park is a 1993 American science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. It stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Martin Ferrero, and Bob Peck...
).
Filmography
- Patiala HousePatiala HousePatiala House is a 2011 Hindi family drama / sports film directed by Nikhil Advani and starring Akshay Kumar and Anushka Sharma. British Asian Actor Armaan Kirmani also makes his debut in this film as Akshay's brother...
(2011) - Tere Bin LadenTere Bin LadenTere Bin Laden is a 2010 Bollywood satire film produced by Walkwater Media and written and directed by Abhishek Sharma. The film stars Pakistani pop singer Ali Zafar in the lead role as an ambitious young reporter, who, in his desperation to migrate to the U.S., makes a fake Osama bin Laden video...
(2010) - Pyaar ImpossiblePyaar ImpossibleTrack listing...
(2010) - Luck (2009)
- PalunkuPalunkuPalunku is a 2006 Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy. It stars Mammootty in the lead role with Baby Nazriya Nazim, Lakshmi Sharma, Baby Nivedita and Jagathy Sreekumar playing other pivotal roles. Lakshmi Sharma made her debut as an actress with this film...
- Malayalam, Director - BlessyBlessyBlessy is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has made several critically acclaimed films in Malayalam. As a film director, he is influenced by Padmarajan and Bharathan.- Career :...
(2006) - Akaasha Gopuram - Malayalam, Director K. P. KumaranK. P. KumaranK. P. Kumaran is a Malayalam film maker. He co-authored the script of Swayamvaram directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Kumaran's first directorial venture was Athithi. His major films include Rugmini , Thenthulli, Laxmivijayam and Thottam...
(2006) - KrrishKrrishKrrish is a 2006 Indian superhero science-fiction film The film was directed, produced, and written by Rakesh Roshan, while the screenplay was written by Robin Bhatt, Sachin Bhowmick, Honey Irani, Akarsh Khurana, and Sanjay Masoom. The film is a sequel to Koi.....
- Hindi, Director Rakesh RoshanRakesh RoshanRakesh Roshan Rakesh Roshan Rakesh Roshan (Hindi: राकेश रोशन (born Rakesh Roshan Lal Nagrath on 6 September 1949 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) is a producer, director and former actor in Bollywood films who was born in a Punjabi Hindu Kayastha family...
(2006) - KaalKaalKaal is a Bollywood Horror film, released in India on 29 April 2005. The movie is directed by Soham Shah, who also wrote its dialogue and screenplay. Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan produced the movie...
- Hindi, Director Soham (2005) - Waqt: The Race Against TimeWaqt: The Race Against TimeWaqt is a Hindi film, released in India and the United Kingdom on 22 April 2005. It is a remake of a 1999 Malayalam movie Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal.Waqt is loaded with family drama and comedy...
- Hindi (2005) - Rok Sako To Rok Lo - Hindi (2004)
- PinjarPinjarPinjar may refer to:* Pinjar, Western Australia, suburb of Perth, Western Australia* Pinjar , novel by Amrita Pritam* Pinjar , 2003 Bollywood film...
- Hindi (2003) - Tera Jadoo Chal GayaaTera Jadoo Chal GayaaTera Jadoo Chal Gayaa, is a Bollywood movie released in 2000 starring Abhishek Bachchan and Kirti Reddy in leading roles.-Plot:...
- Hindi (2000) - DevadoothanDevadoothanDevadoothan is a 2000 Malayalam film by Sibi Malayil starring Mohanlal and Jayaprada-Plot:Talented musician Vishal Krishnamoorthy , returns to his old college to compose a pantomime...
- Malayalam (2000) - Hello Brother - Hindi (1999)
- Kuch Kuch Hota HaiKuch Kuch Hota HaiKuch Kuch Hota Hai is a Hindi romantic comedy film, released in India and the United Kingdom on 16 October 1998. The film was written and directed by the debuting Karan Johar and stars the popular on-screen pair of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol in their fourth movie together...
- Hindi (1998) - Pranayavarnangal - Malayalam (1998)
Awards and nominations
Asianet Film Awards- 2008 - Best Cinematographer Award -Aakasha Gopuram
- 2006 - Best Cinematographer Award -Palunku