S. Ramachandra
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Shivaramaiah Ramachandra Aithal popularly known as S. Ramachandra, was an award winning, acclaimed India
n cinematographer. He won National Film Award for Best Cinematography
in 1977 for the Kannada feature film Rishya Shringa. He had also won the Lifetime Achievement Award (at the State Film Awards) given by the Karnataka
State Government in the year 2006.
in Pune
to learn cinematography. He worked as an assistant cameraman for U.M.N. Sharif, who shot “Vamsha vriksha” directed by Girish Karnad
and B.V. Karanth. It was during the shooting of “Vamsha vriksha” that P.V. Nanjaraja Urs, who identified Ramachandra's talent, asked him to work for his “Sankalpa”, which was Ramachandra's first independent venture as cinematographer. He later worked with Karanth in the award winning film Chomana Dudi
. He also worked in commercial films with directors like Nagabharana
and K.V.Jayaram.
S.Ramachandra work in films directed by Girish Kasaravalli
, brought him accolades. His association with Girish began with award winning film Ghatashradhdha. Later he worked in Mane, Kraurya
, Naayi Neralu
, Haseena and Gulabi Talkies
.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n cinematographer. He won National Film Award for Best Cinematography
National Film Award for Best Cinematography
The National Film Award for Best Cinematography are given annually. The only female who has won this award is Anjuli Shukla, who won the award for her debut film, Kutty Srank . The most time winners are Santosh Sivan & K.K. Mahajan - 4 awards each for best cinematography category....
in 1977 for the Kannada feature film Rishya Shringa. He had also won the Lifetime Achievement Award (at the State Film Awards) given by the Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
State Government in the year 2006.
Career
After securing a rank in the pre-university course, Ramachandra went to the National Film and Television InstituteFilm and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...
in Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
to learn cinematography. He worked as an assistant cameraman for U.M.N. Sharif, who shot “Vamsha vriksha” directed by Girish Karnad
Girish Karnad
Girish Raghunath Karnad is a contemporary writer, playwright, screenwriter, actor and movie director in Kannada language...
and B.V. Karanth. It was during the shooting of “Vamsha vriksha” that P.V. Nanjaraja Urs, who identified Ramachandra's talent, asked him to work for his “Sankalpa”, which was Ramachandra's first independent venture as cinematographer. He later worked with Karanth in the award winning film Chomana Dudi
Chomana Dudi
Chomana Dudi is a feature film in the Kannada language. It is based on a novel of the same name, written by Shivaram Karanth. The film was released in the year 1975 and won the Swarna Kamal, India's National Award for the best film.-Plot:...
. He also worked in commercial films with directors like Nagabharana
T. S. Nagabharana
T. S. Nagabharana is an Indian filmmaker in the Kannada film industry. He has been the recipient of international, national, state and other awards for 20 of his 30 Kannada movies in the last 26 years. He holds a degree in in Science and Law...
and K.V.Jayaram.
S.Ramachandra work in films directed by Girish Kasaravalli
Girish Kasaravalli
Girish Kasaravalli is a noted film director, and one of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema in Kannada cinema, who has won the National Film Award for Best Film four times, Ghatashraddha , Tabarana Kathe , Thaayi Saheba and Dweepa...
, brought him accolades. His association with Girish began with award winning film Ghatashradhdha. Later he worked in Mane, Kraurya
Kraurya
Kraurya is a 1996 Kannada language film by Girish Kasaravalli.-Kraurya aka The tale of a story teller:Language : KannadaStory : T.N.Seetharam Director : Girish Kasaravalli Music : L. Vaidyanathan -Plot summary:...
, Naayi Neralu
Naayi Neralu
Naayi Neralu is a 2006 Kannada language movie directed by Girish Kasaravalli and is based on a novel by kannada writer S L Bhyrappa of the same name. The film stars Pavitra Lokesh in lead role. The film bagged 3 state awards by the Government of Karnataka.-Crew:Language : KannadaProducer :...
, Haseena and Gulabi Talkies
Gulabi Talkies
Gulabi Talkies is a 2008 Kannada film by acclaimed Indian director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a short story by the same name by Kannada writer Vaidehi....
.
Death
S.Ramachandra was suffering from cancer. He was recently admitted to the Bangalore Institute of Oncology where he was pronounced dead on 10 January 2011Films
| Year | Film | Language | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Chomana Dudi Chomana Dudi Chomana Dudi is a feature film in the Kannada language. It is based on a novel of the same name, written by Shivaram Karanth. The film was released in the year 1975 and won the Swarna Kamal, India's National Award for the best film.-Plot:... |
Kannada | |
| 1976 | Rushya Shringa | Kannada | Winner : National Film Award for Best Cinematography National Film Award for Best Cinematography The National Film Award for Best Cinematography are given annually. The only female who has won this award is Anjuli Shukla, who won the award for her debut film, Kutty Srank . The most time winners are Santosh Sivan & K.K. Mahajan - 4 awards each for best cinematography category.... |
| 1977 | Ghatashraddha Ghatashraddha Ghatashraddha is 1977 Kannada language film directed by Girish Kasaravalli. The film is based on a novella by eminent Kannada writer U R Ananthamurthy.... |
Kannada | |
| 1979 | Akramana | Kannada | |
| 1991 | Mane | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Deveeri Deveeri Deveeri is a 1999 Kannada language film based on the novel of the same name by noted Kannada writer P. Lankesh. The novel was adapted for the movie by his daughter Kavita Lankesh.The film won the 1999–2000 Karnataka State Award for best film.... |
Kannada | |
| 2009 | Mukhaputa Mukhaputa Mukhaputa is Indian Kannada movie directed by Roopa Iyer. The film has international researchers and academicians as advisors: Dr. Satish, President of HIV Research Association of India, and Prof... |
Kannada |
Television
| Year | Film | Language | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Malgudi Days Malgudi Days Malgudi Days is an Indian television series based on the works of R.K. Narayan. The series was directed by the late Kannada actor and director, Shankar Nag and Carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan composed the score. R. K Narayan's brother and acclaimed cartoonist R. K. Laxman was the sketch artist.... |
Hindi Hindi Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi... |
Awards
- 1965: Won: Filmfare Best Cinematographer AwardFilmfare Best Cinematographer AwardThe Filmfare Best Cinematography Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.The awards started in 1953-Superlatives:Most AwardsKamal Bose - 5Radhoo Karmakar - 4Fali Mistry - 3Jal Mistry - 3...
: YaadeinYaadein (1964 film)Yaadein is a 1964 B&W Hindi film directed and produced by Sunil Dutt also starring himself... - 1977: Won: National Film Award for Best CinematographyNational Film Award for Best CinematographyThe National Film Award for Best Cinematography are given annually. The only female who has won this award is Anjuli Shukla, who won the award for her debut film, Kutty Srank . The most time winners are Santosh Sivan & K.K. Mahajan - 4 awards each for best cinematography category....
: Rishya Shringa - 2006: Won: Karnataka Film Lifetime Achievement Award