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Santosh Sivan

Camera
61 years oldTrivandrum, Kerala, India

Biography

Santosh Sivan ASC, ISC is an Indian cinematographer, film director, producer and actor in Indian cinema. Santosh graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and has to date completed 45 feature films and 41 documentaries. He is a founding member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC) and is the most awarded Director of Photography (DOP) in India. Santosh became the first Cinematographer in the Asia-Pacific region to be honoured with American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) membership. As a cinematographer, he has won five National Film Awards – including four for Best Feature Film Cinematography. As of 2014, he has received 11 National Film Awards , and 21 international awards,for his work in various films.He was awarded the Padmashree by the president of India in the year 2014.

Personal Details

Born
March 8, 1964
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Known For
Camera

Also Known As

संतोष सीवान
സന്തോഷ് ശിവൻ
சந்தோஷ் சிவன்
సంతోష్ శివన్

Movies (49)

Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji

Cinematography (Crew)

2026

Barroz: Guardian of Treasures
1.7

Barroz: Guardian of Treasures

Director of Photography (Camera)

2024

Mumbaikar
3.2

Mumbaikar

Director (Directing)

2023

Moha

Moha

Director (Directing)

2023

Jack N Jill
3.5

Jack N Jill

Director (Directing)

2022

Centimeter

Centimeter

Director (Directing)

2022

Darbar
6.0

Darbar

Director of Photography (Camera)

2020

Balakrishna

Balakrishna

Director of Photography (Camera)

2019

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
6.5

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

Director of Photography (Camera)

2018

Abhiyum Anuvum

Abhiyum Anuvum

Executive Producer (Production)

2018

Lies We Tell
5.3

Lies We Tell

Executive Producer (Production)

2018

Spyder
5.4

Spyder

Director of Photography (Camera)

2017

Boichek
7.0

Boichek

Director (Directing)

2017

The Great Father
6.1

The Great Father

Producer (Production)

2017

Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
7.2

Anuraga Karikkin Vellam

Producer (Production)

2016

Darwinte Parinamam
5.3

Darwinte Parinamam

Producer (Production)

2016

Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
6.4

Sapthamashree Thaskaraha

Producer (Production)

2014

Anjaan
5.6

Anjaan

Director of Photography (Camera)

2014

Ceylon
6.5

Ceylon

Screenplay (Writing)

2014

Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
5.5

Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty

Producer (Production)

2013

Rangrezz
4.9

Rangrezz

Director of Photography (Camera)

2013

Thuppakki
7.2

Thuppakki

as Cameo

2012

Varnam

Varnam

Producer (Production)

2011

Indian Rupee
7.4

Indian Rupee

Producer (Production)

2011

Makaramanju
6.5

Makaramanju

as Ravi Varma

2011

Urumi
6.9

Urumi

Director (Directing)

2011

Raavanan
7.0

Raavanan

Director of Photography (Camera)

2010

Raavan
4.9

Raavan

Director of Photography (Camera)

2010

Keshu

Keshu

Director (Directing)

2009

Tahaan
6.7

Tahaan

Director (Directing)

2008

Prarambha

Prarambha

Director (Directing)

2007

Before the Rains
4.7

Before the Rains

Director (Directing)

2007

Anandabhadram
7.4

Anandabhadram

Director (Directing)

2005

The Mistress of Spices
6.2

The Mistress of Spices

Director of Photography (Camera)

2005

Silsiilay
4.5

Silsiilay

Director of Photography (Camera)

2005

Navarasa
4.9

Navarasa

Director (Directing)

2005

Aparichithan
4.7

Aparichithan

Cinematography (Crew)

2004

Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
6.0

Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities

Director of Photography (Camera)

2004

Bride & Prejudice
6.4

Bride & Prejudice

Director of Photography (Camera)

2004

Tehzeeb
2.0

Tehzeeb

Director of Photography (Camera)

2003

Deva

Deva

Director of Photography (Camera)

2002

Aśoka
6.5

Aśoka

Director (Directing)

2001

Fiza
6.2

Fiza

Director of Photography (Camera)

2000

Pukar
6.7

Pukar

Director of Photography (Camera)

2000

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
6.6

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

Director of Photography (Camera)

2000

Malli

Malli

Director (Directing)

1999

Vanaprastham
7.9

Vanaprastham

Director of Photography (Camera)

1999

The Terrorist
6.8

The Terrorist

Director (Directing)

1998

Dil Se..
6.9

Dil Se..

Director of Photography (Camera)

1998

TV Shows (1)