Feature Films
BALLAD OF RUSTOM
A poetic, contemplative tale of a young man’s journey.
Tech Specs: – Shot with ARRI 535B with Hawk Anamorphic lenses. Shot on Kodak COLOUR Vision-2 500T & 250D and Bleach By-Pass the Colour Negative for desaturated and gritty image.
Directed by: Ajita Suchitra Veera
Producer: Ajita Suchitra Veera and Imaginem Cinema Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, India
My Other Responsibilities: Executive Producer
Status: Released at the Osian Cine International Film Festival, New Delhi, India
More: Won Best Director award at the Osian Cine International Film Festival, for “Excellent cinematic expression, daring form and compelling perspective”
Showcased at many international film festivals around the world and got accolades for image and the poetic nature of it.
The film was shortlisted for the Oscars, 2014 in Best Motion Picture category.
- Featured in the April 2013 issue of AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER MAGAZINE, USA AND Kodak International Magazine “IN CAMERA”and commended for excellence in cinematic image making on 35MM film
- Got accolades from several renowned film critics around the world and got accolades for image, sound and the poetic nature of it.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Directed by: Shudhanshu Shekhar Jha
Producer: V K Productions, Panaji, India
Shot on: Red Dragon with Ultra Prime Lenses
Status: Released over 400 theatres across India by Mr. Bharat Shah in March 2016
Appreciated for its poetic shot taking and songs- film was appreciated by middle and older age group for various interpretation of love and its different shades
TARA MIRA
A love story set in Punjab between a young rusty rich Jat boy & and a beautiful neighbourhood girl who turns out to be a North Indian.
Starring : Jograj Singh, Ranjit Bawa, Suresh Lehiri, Nazia Husnaini, Rajiv Thakur , Anita Sevgan , ShivenderMahal
Directed by: Rajiev Dhingra
Producer: 758Films, RED Eyes, T series & Rapa Nui, Mumbai India
Shot on: Red Dragon with Ultra Prime Lenses
Status: Released over 300 theatres across globe in 2019
Appreciated for its shot design, picturisation and seamless execution and melodious songs- film was appreciated by young, middle and older age group for its comedy and satire
HUMNE GANDHI KO MAAR DIYA
A Period Hindi Feature Film based in 1948 deals with the loss of a family and its livelihood in the backdrop of India’s Partition in 1947 and killing of Mahatma Gandhi
Directed by: Naeem A Siddiqui
Producer: Touchwood Multimedia, Mumbai-India
Shot on: Red Dragon with Ultra Prime Lenses
Status: Released over 200 theatres across India by India Film Studios in March 2018
Got rave reviews and it was also widely appreciated by not only by Artists, Intellectuals and Gandhians like Raj Mohan Gandhi and Mr. Tushar Gandhi but also by General Public for the content and message about the Idea of India envisioned by our forefathers.
AASMA
A thriller set in Kashmir village where the serenity of rural life is routinely punctuated by gunshots. In the calm embrace of the mountains heaven and hell collide for Aasma, the film’s protagonist.
Directed by: Sudipto Sen
Producer: Dharam Oberoi Productions, Mumbai, India
Shot on: Red Epic with Ultra Prime lenses 100% of the film is hand held and minimum lights had been used. Film has been shot on real location
Status: Awaiting Theatrical release
SHUTTLECOCK BOYS
Directed by: Mr. Hemant Gaba
Producer: Pennywise Films Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, India
Shot on: Super 16MM with ARRI-16SR2 and Carl Zeiss High Speed lenses. Almost 90% of the film is hand held and minimum lights had been used. Film has been shot on real location using Kodak Vision 3 stocks.
Showcased at many international film festivals around the world and got accolades for simple cinematic rendition of story and the message of hope, courage and perseverance for youth.
Status: All India theatrical release by PVR theatres
BHAAGTE RAHO
A Comedy Feature Film which deals with a bunch of buffoons and a dog. A mad chase happens to dethrone a don who is smuggling his diamonds which do eats.
Starring: Rajpal Yadav, Sunil Pal, Riya Deepsi, Abhay Raichand ,
Directed by: Paful DS Tiwari
Producer: Sakshi Creations, Zee Music
Shot on: Red Dragon with Ultra Prime Lenses
Status: Released over 300 theatres across India in 2018
Appreciated for comic madness and freshness of songs by general public.
LUCKNOW TIMES
Directed by: Sudipto Sen
Producer: Kripa Movies Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, India
Shot on: Red Epic with Ultra Prime lenses
Status: To be Released in Theatres
MASTAAN
An Indian Noire film set in the 1980s that deals with the rise and fall of one of the youngest warlords of Mumbai.
Directed by: Rocky Khanna
Producer: Bora Brothers Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India
Shot on: ARRI Alexa with Ultra Prime Lenses
Status: To be Released in Theatres
THE STORY OF MY LIFE
A story about three friends, their relationship and struggles of identity.
Directed and Produced by: Vipul Maheshwari, New Delhi, India
Shot on: RED MAX and 5D MARK II with RED Cine Primes
Status: waiting for theatrical release
VATSALA
The film explores the relationship between a husband and wife longing for a child.
Directed and Produced by: Cunal, New Delhi, India
Shot on: JVC 110HD with Fujinon lenses and will be transferred on 35MM (1.85:1)
Status: Waiting for theatrical release
PROJECTS AS SECOND UNIT & ADDITIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHER
TUM MILE
A Vishesh Films Production- Super 35MM,Shot on ARRI 435 as well as ARRI Lites – worked as Associate cum Second Unit Cinematographer
Director: Kunal Deshmukh
Producer: Vishesh Films, Mumbai, India
THACKERAY
Unfolding the real story of Balasaheb Thackeray’s courage, wisdom & indomitable truth. The tiger who was known for fearing none
Directed By Abhijit Panse
Producer: – Viacom18 Motion Pictures, Carnival Motion Pictures And Sanjay Raut
WE ARE ON! HOUN JAU DYA
A political satire is an interesting story about friends, families and generation and their relationship and funny way of resolving their disputes through Cricket. Worked as Second Unit and Additional Cinematographer.
Director & Producer: Amol Palekar