Vierendrra Lalit

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Vierendrra Lalit
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Vierendrra Lalit in 2011
Born (1969-03-16) 16 March 1969 (age 55)
Dhimahi, Bulandshahr (UP), India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film director and cinematographer
SpouseRachna Lalit (married 29 June 1999)

Vierendrra Lalit (born in village Dhimahi, Bulendshehr, U.P, on 16 March 1969) is an Indian-born cinematographer and film director. He has worked in Indian Hindi and Telugu film industries as well as in Malaysian cinema. He owns two film production companies called Roop Chitra Visual and Roop Chitra Films.

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He is a member of Western India Cinematographers Association (WICA), Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA), Indian Documentary Producers Association (IDPA), Film worker association of Malaysia (PPFM) and Western India Film Producers' Association (WIFPA).

Early life

Lalit was born to a family of freedom fighters and social activists. His grandfather, Sohan Pal Singh, was a farmer, social activist, and freedom fighter, who actively participated in the Quit India Movement in 1942 and was arrested several times. His father, Dr Roop Kishore is a retired scientist in genetics and plant breeding. He was a professor in Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His mother, Chitra Verma is a home maker, artist and his biggest inspiration.

Lalit completed his schooling at Sainik School, in Lucknow and received a Masters in Philosophy from DAV College, Kanpur(U.P) Kanpur University.

Personal life

Vierendrra Lalit is married to Rachna Lalit, who is into Research and Writing of Films and Documentaries. She is also a Producer in Bollywood Industry. They both have two kids, Khoobi Lalit and Varenyam Lalit.

Career

After receiving his diploma in photography, Lalit went to Mumbai and joined cinematographer Kabir Lal as an apprentice. He assisted Lal on films such as Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Taal, Hum Aapke Dil Main Rahte Hai, Humara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, and Prem Aggan, Khauff. Lalit also assisted cinematographer Johny Lal in the movie Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai.

In 2001, Lalit began working independently. To date, he has worked in 21 feature films, 150 Music videos, 130 Documentaries/Corporates and over 600 Ad films and TV commercials as well. [1]

Credits

As director [2]
Eldritch-The Last resort Harikrit Films2022HindiIndia
A Thin Line Harikrit Films2019Hindi, EnglishIndia
To B or Not to B Harikrit Films2016Hindi, EnglishIndia
Vah Chaudhary(TV Series)Harikrit Films2015HindiIndia
As cinematographer [2]
Eldritch-The Last resort Harikrit Films2022HindiIndia
The dead End J R Entertainment & RS Networks2022HindiIndia
A Thin Line Harikrit Films2019Hindi, EnglishIndia
Mee Tajela Films & Entertainment2018MarathiIndia
I'm Not a TerroristWhite Merpati Entertainment2017Malay, Hindi, EnglishMalaysia
To B or Not to B Harikrit Films2016Hindi, EnglishIndia
Aisa Yeh Jahaan Kholie Entertainment2015HindiIndia
Swimming PoolSri Sri Movie creations2015TeluguIndia
Darah PanasWhite Merpati Entertainment2015MalayMalaysia
O Manasa Spire Films2015TeluguIndia
Paisa Potti ProblemDollywood Films2013Hyderabadi HindiIndia
Kerat 14White Merpati Entertainment2013MalayMalaysia
RasukWhite Merpati Entertainment2011MalayMalaysia
Kecoh BetulWhite Merpati Entertainment2010MalayMalaysia
AkhiratSri Saheb Production2008MalayMalaysia
ALAAManutime Movie Mission 02007TeluguIndia
The PoolBluemark Productions2007Hindi, EnglishUnited States
Mamu Tensions Nai Lene KaTelecine Inc.2004Hyderabadi HindiIndia

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