K. U. Mohanan is an Indian film cinematographer who primarily works in the Bollywood and Malayalam film industries.[1][2][3] He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. He has worked in several documentaries and Non feature films in his early days. He is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC).
K. U. Mohanan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Film and Television Institute of India, Pune |
| Occupation | Director of Photography |
| Children | Malavika Mohanan (daughter) |
| Parent | P G Poduval (father) |
Early life
editK. U. Mohanan, a prominent Indian cinematographer, was born into an Orthodox Nair-Poduval family. His father, P.G. Poduval, was well-known as a 'kolkali' singer in Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala.[2] He is the father of actress Malavika Mohanan.
Filmography
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (October 2022) |
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Aadhi Haqeeqat, Aadha Fasana | Hindi | Documentary |
| 1994 | English August | ||
| 1997 | The Magnificent Ruin | Hindi | TV |
| 1999 | Naukar Ki Kameez | Hindi | |
| Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Hindi | Additional Cinematography | |
| 2000 | Shayanam | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Valon Ja Varjon Huoneet | ||
| 2001 | Lagaan | Hindi | Additional Cinematography |
| 2003 | Freaky Chakra | Hindi | |
| Samay: When Time Strikes | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | John & Jane | ||
| 2006 | Don | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | Hindi | |
| 2010 | We Are Family | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Miss Lovely | Hindi | |
| Celluloid Man | Multilingual | Documentary | |
| Talaash | Hindi | ||
| 2013 | Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal | Malayalam | |
| Fukrey | Hindi | ||
| 2017 | Raees | Hindi | |
| Jab Harry Met Sejal | Hindi | ||
| 2018 | Carbon | Malayalam | |
| Lust Stories | Hindi | Anthology; Dibakar Banerjee's segment | |
| Andhadhun | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | Maharshi | Telugu | Debut in Telugu cinema |
| 2022 | Raksha Bandhan | Hindi | |
| Phone Bhoot | Hindi | ||
| 2024 | Aadujeevitham | Malayalam | Uncredited |
| The Family Star | Telugu |
Awards
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (October 2022) |
- Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer (2015) - Miss Lovely
- Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer (2019) - Maharshi
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography for Carbon in the year 2018.
- Won Golden Sparrow for Best Cinematography at 1st Diorama International Film Festival & Market (2019) - Andhadhun
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (7 May 2019). "From Andhadhun to Maharshi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ a b "K U Mohanan in Mollywood". Deccan Chronicle. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Cinematographer K.U. Mohanan signs for Mohanlal's 'Barroz'? - Times of India". The Times of India. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
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