Pankaj Kumar (cinematographer)

Pankaj Kumar
NationalityIndian
Alma materFilm and Television Institute of India
OccupationCinematographer
Notable workShip of Theseus
Haider
Tumbbad
Brahmastra
Farzi

Pankaj Kumar is an Indian cinematographer.[1] He is known for his work on films like Haider, Tumbbad and Ship of Theseus among others.[2] He won the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography for Tumbbad in 2019.

Early life

He was educated at the Film and Television Institute of India.[1]

He completed his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Hakimpet, Secunderabad in 1993.[citation needed]

Early career

He made his debut with the Ship of Theseus (2012) and subsequently with Haider (2014), Talvar (2015), and Rangoon (2017).[1]

Filmography

As a cinematographer
Year Film Director(s) Notes Ref
2006 Continuum Anand Gandhi and Khushboo Ranka Short film; Also Editor
2007 Aditi Singh Mickael Kummer Short film
2009 Andheri Sushrut Jain Short film
2013 Ship of Theseus Anand Gandhi Also Writer [3]
2014 Haider Vishal Bhardwaj [4]
2015 Talvar Meghna Gulzar
2017 Daddy Ashim Ahluwalia
Rangoon Vishal Bhardwaj [4]
Kalachakra - L'éveil Fuchs Natalie Documentary film
2018 Tumbbad Rahi Anil Barve
2019 Judgementall Hai Kya Prakash Kovelamudi
2020 Raat Akeli Hai Honey Trehan
Unpaused Raj & DK Segment: "Glitch"
2021 Atrangi Re Aanand L. Rai
2022 Brahmāstra: Part One - Shiva Ayan Mukerji
2023 The Tenant Sushrut Jain
Farzi Raj & DK Amazon Prime Series [5]
Guns & Gulaabs Raj & DK Netflix Series

Awards and nominations

Filmfare Awards
Year Category Work Result
2014 Best Story Ship of Theseus Nominated
2018 Best Cinematography Daddy Nominated
Rangoon Nominated
2019 Tumbbad Won
2020 Judgementall Hai Kya Nominated
Screen Awards
Year Category Work Result
2014 Best Cinematography Ship of Theseus Nominated
2015 Haider Nominated
2017 Daddy Nominated
2018 Rangoon Won
2019 Tumbbad Won
Other awards
Year Award Category Work Result
2012 Mumbai International Film Festival Silver Gateway Jury Prize for Technical Excellence Ship of Theseus Won
Jagran Film Festival Best Cinematography Won
Tokyo International Film Festival Best Artistic Contribution Award Won
2013 Transilvania International Film Festival Best Cinematography Won
2018 Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival Best Cinematography Tumbbad Won
FOI Online Awards Best Cinematography Won
2019 Asian Film Awards Best Cinematographer Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Best Cinematography Won
Critics Choice Film Awards Best Cinematography Won

References

  1. ^ a b c "Man of Many Shades".
  2. ^ "Raat Akeli Hai, Haider, Tumbbad: Why Pankaj Kumar is one of India's most talented cinematographers". Firstpost. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  3. ^ Sharma, Sanjukta (18 July 2013). "Film Review | Ship of Theseus". mint. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  4. ^ a b "World Photography Day: Remembering cinematographers who did amazing job in these 15 Bollywood movies". www.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  5. ^ "I feel 'Farzi' is the best digital debut, says Shahid Kapoor | Entertainment". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 21 February 2023.