Ratna Verman Shetty (1947 – 30 July 2019[citation needed]), usually credited as R. Verman, was an Indian art director.[citation needed]
Ratna Verman Shetty | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947 Mangalore, India |
| Died | 30 July 2019 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | R. Verman |
| Alma mater | J. J. School of Art, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Art director |
| Organization(s) | Takshila (publicity designing and cine advertising business company) |
| Notable work | Hum, Angaar |
| Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction (twice) |
Early life
editBorn in Mangalore, Verman is an alumnus of J. J. School of Art, Mumbai.[1] After completing his education he started his own publicity designing and cine advertising business company called ‘Takshila’. During this time his major clients were Navketan films and Verman worked on production houses of films like Jewel Thief and Guide.
Career
editWhile working as a publicity designer Verman became interested in art direction and worked as an assistant of noted art director Sudhendu Roy for few years before becoming a full-fledged art director. From then on Verman has worked on more than 350 films and has won the Filmfare award for best art direction twice for the films Hum and Angaar in the year 1992 and 1993.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Entertainment News: Latest Hollywood & Bollywood News, Movies Releases & Reviews". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards". Archived from the original on 18 August 2005. Retrieved 19 August 2005.