Ram Chandra (cinematographer)

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Ram Chandra
NationalityIndian
Occupation Cinematographer

Ram Chandra (Ramchandra) was an Indian cinematographer who worked primarily in Hindi cinema. He won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography on two occasions: for Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein (1967) and Reshma Aur Shera (1971). [1] [2] [3] He was a member of the Western India Cinematographers Association (WICA).

Besides winning the National Film Award for Best Cinematography, Reshma Aur Shera won two other National Awards and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. It was also selected as the Indian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 44th Academy Awards but was not accepted as a nominee. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Ram Chandra worked with Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, considered a pioneer of Indian neo-realistic cinema, as well as with Sunil Dutt, known for his significant contributions to Indian cinema, especially as an actor.

References

  1. ↑ Manisha Vardhan (6 June 2007). "Ram Chandra's cinematography in Reshma Aur Shera will surely rank among one of the best". Movie Talkies.
  2. ↑ "Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein". 19 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Reshma Aur Shera". 19 September 2025.
  4. ↑ Suresh Kohli (11 June 2022). "When Waheeda Rehman fainted during Reshma Aur Shera bali scene, Amitabh Bachchan 'felt privileged, took care of her'". Hindustan Times.
  5. ↑ "Sunil Dutt walked off set in anger as Yash Johar could arrange only 99 camels instead of 100". The Indian Express. 25 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "When Sunil Dutt Decided To Reshoot This Film And Landed In Rs 60 Lakh Debt". News 18. 6 June 2023.
  7. ↑ Suresh Kohli (8 April 2012). "Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein (1968)". The Hindu.
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