V. Gopi Krishna
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Dasari Gopi Krishna, better known as V. Gopi Krishna, was a cinematographer
and producer
in the Indian film industry.
He was born in Brahmana Koduru in Guntur district
of Andhra Pradesh
. His parents are Dasari Venkateswarlu and Saraswathamma. After primary education, he studied in Chebrolu and Guntur.
Due to strong determination towards the field of cinema, he went to Chennai
and became an assistant to cinematographer V. N. Reddy
. His brother V. Subbarao was also a cinematographer. Both of them worked for Vijaya - Vahini studios and Devar films for a decade and later shifted to Bollywood
. He added 'V' to his name and became a popular cinematographer in the Hindi film industry. His debut film Kashmir Ki Kali was in 1964 followed by Pugli and Do Raste. He served as the cinematographer for the film An Evening in Paris
(1967), which was filmed entirely in Paris
.
He was a close associate of Rajesh Khanna
and produced the film Bhola Bhala
in 1978. Rajesh Khanna
played a double role opposite Rekha in this film. His brother V. Subbarao was the cinematographer for this film.
He died suddenly due to heart attack in 1980.
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
in the Indian film industry.
He was born in Brahmana Koduru in Guntur district
Guntur district
Guntur district is located in Andhra Pradesh along the east coast of Bay of Bengal. The district has a coastline of around 100 kilometers. Guntur City is the largest city in the district and administrative center of Guntur District. The district is a major center for learning.-Etymology:There are...
of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. His parents are Dasari Venkateswarlu and Saraswathamma. After primary education, he studied in Chebrolu and Guntur.
Due to strong determination towards the field of cinema, he went to Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
and became an assistant to cinematographer V. N. Reddy
V. N. Reddy
V. N. Reddy is an Indian cinematographer who worked in Telugu films, Bollywood and Tamil films for over thirty years starting from 1943....
. His brother V. Subbarao was also a cinematographer. Both of them worked for Vijaya - Vahini studios and Devar films for a decade and later shifted to Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
. He added 'V' to his name and became a popular cinematographer in the Hindi film industry. His debut film Kashmir Ki Kali was in 1964 followed by Pugli and Do Raste. He served as the cinematographer for the film An Evening in Paris
An Evening in Paris
An Evening In Paris is a 1967 Indian Hindi film. Produced and directed by Shakti Samanta, Story by Sachin Bhowmick. The movie stars Shammi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore in a double role, Pran as the villain, and Rajindernath in the comic subplot.- Synopsis :...
(1967), which was filmed entirely in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
.
He was a close associate of Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna is an Indian actor of from Hindi films, and has been Hindi film producer and an Indian politician....
and produced the film Bhola Bhala
Bhola Bhala
Bhola Bhala is a 1978 Bollywood action film directed by Satpal. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Rekha and Moushumi Chatterjee.-Cast:*Rajesh Khanna ... Ram Kumar Verma / Nathu 'Nathiya' Singh*Rekha ... Champa...
in 1978. Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna is an Indian actor of from Hindi films, and has been Hindi film producer and an Indian politician....
played a double role opposite Rekha in this film. His brother V. Subbarao was the cinematographer for this film.
He died suddenly due to heart attack in 1980.
Filmography
- Intiki Deepam Illalu (1961)
- Kashmir Ki KaliKashmir Ki KaliKashmir Ki Kali is a 1964 Indian film directed by Shakti Samanta.-Plot:Wealthy and pampered Rajiv Lal is the only son of widowed Rani Maa. She would like him to get married and starts receiving proposals from all over the country. She meets with and interviews various prospective brides, and picks...
(1964) (camera operator) - Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) (cinematographer)
- AnitaAnita (1967 film)Anita is a 1967 Indian suspense film, directed and written by Raj Khosla, and starring Manoj Kumar and Sadhana.-Plot:Neeraj is in love with Anita but their relationship is opposed by Anita's father...
(1967) (cinematographer) - An Evening in ParisAn Evening in ParisAn Evening In Paris is a 1967 Indian Hindi film. Produced and directed by Shakti Samanta, Story by Sachin Bhowmick. The movie stars Shammi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore in a double role, Pran as the villain, and Rajindernath in the comic subplot.- Synopsis :...
(1967) (cinematographer) - Pagla Kahin KaPagla Kahin KaPagla Kahin Ka stars Shammi Kapoor, Asha Parekh, Helen, and Prem Chopra. All four had earlier starred in the huge hit Teesri Manzil . Famous director Shakti Samanta directed the film. Music is by Shankar Jaikishan.- PLOT :...
(1970) - Kati PatangKati PatangKati Patang is a 1970 Indian Hindi movie produced and directed by Shakti Samanta. It became a box office success. It stars Asha Parekh as a woman pretending to be a widow, and her ensuing trials and tribulations...
(1970) (director of photography) - BachpanBachpanBachpan is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed and produced by Kotayya Pratyagatma. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar and Tanuja....
(1970) (cinematographer) - Bhola BhalaBhola BhalaBhola Bhala is a 1978 Bollywood action film directed by Satpal. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Rekha and Moushumi Chatterjee.-Cast:*Rajesh Khanna ... Ram Kumar Verma / Nathu 'Nathiya' Singh*Rekha ... Champa...
(1978) (producer) - Abdullah (1980) (cinematographer)