Sundarnath Suvarna

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Sundarnath Suvarna
Born(1950-03-07)7 March 1950
Died10 December 2013(2013-12-10) (aged 62)
Bengaluru, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Cinematographer, producer, director
Years active1968–2013
SpouseHarinakshi
Children3

Sundarnath Suvarna was an Indian cinematographer of the Kannada Film industry from the late 1970s. He was a c cinematographer for over 150 Kannada films and he also produced and directed some films. His daughters run a studio in memory of their father. The first daughter Amruthavarshini manages the place. The second daughter Akshata is the HR and the third daughter Sathyashree [1]

Career

Suvarna worked as a cinematographer on Sri Manjunatha, Mussanjemaatu, Operation Antha, Anuraga Sangama and Lockup Death as well as other films. He was also famous for his work in the record breaking film Bangar Patler of the coastal cinema industry. He was a renowned artist who successfully portrayed Tulu culture in his films. He had also worked with Kannada Jnanpith award winner novelist Shivaram Karanth in the Tulu film September 8 Awards. The State Government has also honoured him with Rajyothsava Award.

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References

  1. Khajane, Muralidhara (10 December 2013). "Sundarnath Suvarna dead" . Retrieved 9 February 2018 via www.thehindu.com.