Jehangir Choudhary

Jehangir Choudhary
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	FTII
Occupation	Cinematographer

Jehangir Choudhary is an Indian cinematographer who works predominantly in Hindi-language films. He received the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work on Holi in 1984.

He has collaborated on multiple projects with directors such as Shyam Benegal (Yatra TV series), Ketan Mehta (Holi, Mirch Masala, Hero Hiralal), and actor/filmmaker Kamal Haasan (Chachi 420).

He has also worked with noted filmmakers, including Lekh Tandon, Kundan Shah, Jeffrey D. Brown, and Chandan Arora. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Jehangir teaches cinematography at various film institutes in the country. ^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

Jehangir is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). ^{[8] [9]}

Filmography

• Dulhan Wohi Jo Piya Man Bhaye (1977) ^[10]
• Khuda Kasam (1981)
• Sharda (1981)
• Doosri Dulhan (1983)
• Duniya (1984)
• Holi
• Yatra TV series (1986–1987)
• Mirch Masala (1987)
• Hero Hiralal (1988)
• Bhinna Samaya (1992) ^[11]
• Street Musicians of Bombay (1994) ^{[12] [13]}
• Chachi 420 (1997) ^{[14] [15]}
• Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002)
• Bas Yun Hi (2003)
• Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005)
• Being Cyrus (2005)
• Hijack (2008)
• Aa Dekhen Zara (2008)
• Oonga (2013)
• Sold (2014) ^[16]
• Raakhandaar (2014)

References

1. Chandrima Pal (14 December 2015). "Shyam Benegal's Yatra packed all of India in a train". Scroll.
2. "Faces of the Indian new wave". Asia Commune. 21 June 2022.
3. Deepa Gehlot (15 March 2021). "Film flash back – the fires of rebellion in Holi". Seniors Today.
4. "Guest Workshop with Jehangir Chaudhary on Lighting with the Department of Filmmaking Students". Whistling Woods International. 30 September 2024.
5. "Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography". Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography. 4 October 2025.
6. "Digital Camera Master Class with national award winning cinematographer Mr. Jehangir Chaudhary" (PDF). MIT School of Film & Theatre. 14 November 2022.
7. "Guest workshop at FTII for TV camera students". Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. 9 May 2025.
8. Shoma A Chatterji (5 August 2007). "Bollywood's talent pool". The Tribune.
9. Rajan Kothari (October 1999). "The history and practice of cinematography in India" (PDF). Raqs Media Collective.
10. Rajan Kothari (October 1999). "The history and practice of cinematography in India" (PDF). Raqs Media Collective.
11. "Bhinna Samaya". IMDb. 4 October 2025.
12. "Street Musicians of Bombay". Mubi. 4 October 2025.
13. "Street Musicians of Bombay". IMDb. 4 October 2025.
14. Soumalya Chatterjee (23 December 2024). "Dirge of Resistance: Unveiling Patriarchy and Power in 'Mirch Masala' (1987)". HighOnFilms.
15. "The Trickster Aunt (1997)". Kinorium. 4 October 2025.
16. Joyce Kulhawik (1 April 2016). "Sold". IMDb.