B. Kannan
B. Kannan (10 January 1951 – 13 June 2020) was an Indian cinematographer who worked in Tamil and Malayalam films. He was known for his association with Director Bharathiraja and was referred to as "Bharathirajvin Kangal" (Bharathirajas's Eyes).
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Born | Bhimsingh Kannan 10 January 1951 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
Died | 13 June 2020 69) | (aged
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1980–2018 |
Spouse(s) | Kanchana Kannan |
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Personal life
Kannan was the son of film-maker A. Bhimsingh and the younger brother of editor B. Lenin. He was married to Kanchana and had two daughters.
Filmography
Tamil
- Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral (1978)
- Nizhalgal (1980)
- Alaigal Oivathillai (1981)
- Tik Tik Tik (1981)
- Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
- Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982)
- Mann Vasanai (1983)
- Pudhumai Penn (1984)
- Muthal Mariyathai (1985)
- Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
- Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986)
- Vedham Pudhithu (1987)
- Kodi Parakuthu (1988)
- Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
- Soora Samhaaram (1988)
- En Uyir Thozhan (1990)
- Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991)
- Nadodi Thendral (1992)
- Captain Magal (1993)
- Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
- Karuththamma (1994)
- Priyanka (1994)
- Pasumpon (1995)
- Senathipathi (1996)
- Kadal Pookkal (2001)
- Looty (2001)
- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2003)
- Vishwa Thulasi (2004)
- Ayul Regai (2005)
- Bommalattam (2008)
- Uliyin Osai (2011)
- Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011)
- Thugs Of Malgudi (2018)
Telugu
- Pagadala Padava
- Kotha Jeevithalu
- Seethakoka Chiluka
- Aradhana
Awards
He won the Shantaram Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Kadal Pookkal in 2001.[3] He was also a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer twice for Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004).
Death
Kannan died on 13 June 2020 at the age of 69 due to heart complications.[4]
References
- S. R., Ashok Kumar (16 July 2005). "Enjoyable tunes". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinematographer-b-kannan-passes-away/article31821079.ece
- Ahmed, Feroze (10 November 2002). "Winners, yes, but the race is on..." The Hindu. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- "Cinematographer B Kannan passes away at 69". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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