Nominations for 69^th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 - Best Cinematography

Best Cinematography -

Amit Roy

Animal

Cinematographer and director Amit Roy has an interesting filmography working on commercials and Bollywood films. He fleshed out the rich, provocative world of the action-thriller film Animal giving it a touch of grandeur. Every frame, from the action sequences to the interiors of the characters’ homes had a unique, stylised touch.

Winner

Best Cinematography -

Avinash Arun Dhaware Isc

Three of us

Director and Cinematographer Avinash Arun Dhaware has a repertoire of brilliant work. The visual world he created for Three of Us is simple yet it invokes nostalgia and longing for a place that exists only in memories. The use of pan shots, shadows and static moments lend the film an intimate quality.

Best Cinematography -

G.K. Vishnu

Jawan

G.K. Vishnu is a cinematographer who is known for his works in the Tamil-language film industry. In the pan-Indian film, he enriches the many worlds the story traverses between, each demanding a distinct tone as the film goes between past and present, with his artistic touch. Every frame is vibrant and in tune with the film’s massy appeal.

Best Cinematography -

Manush Nandan Isc

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Cinematographer Manush Nandan has an impressive credits list. His work in the lavishly-mounted Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani involves bringing out the rich cultures of the characters through the film’s visual language. The classic cinematography is full of beauty associated with grand Bollywood love stories and family dramas.

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Pratham Mehta

Faraaz

Pratham Mehta has worked with several emerging directors before making his foray into mainstream Hindi cinema. As Faraaz’s cinematographer, he creates a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere through tight framing. The camera angles greatly enhance the film’s dramatic events despite being largely shot in a single location.

Best Cinematography -

Rangarajan Ramabadran

12th Fail

After working predominantly in the Marathi-language film industry, Rangarajan Ramabhadran broke into content-driven Hindi films. His work on 12th Fail includes furthering the grounded, street-level storytelling of the film. He captures the city streets and the characters’ rousing stories through a realistic lens that goes hand-in-hand with the narrative.

Best Cinematography -

Satchith Paulose

Pathaan

Satchith Paulose made his big-screen debut with Pathaan. His work on the big-budget spy action film packs quite the punch. From panning in and out of massive set pieces to romancing the stunning vistas, he brings his A-game to create a pacy narrative that’s easy on the eyes.