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K.K. Mahajan

Known for: Camera

Biography: 1944-10-02

Deathday: 2017-07-13 (72 years old)

Biography

K. K. Mahajan was an Indian cinematographer who was known for his work in Parallel Cinema. In a career that spanned over four decades, he won four National Film Awards. He was best known for his work with filmmakers such as Kumar Shahani, Mani Kaul, Basu Chatterjee and Mrinal Sen.

Starting his career in the late 1960s, Mahajan worked simultaneously in parallel and mainstream films for the next four decades. In all he shot 84 feature films, around 100 commercials and over 20 documentaries and several television serials.

Filmography

all 71

Movies 71

Producer 1

Director 1

Cinematographer

K.K. Mahajan

Biography

Filmography

all 71

Movies 71

Producer 1

Director 1

Yaar Meri Zindagi (2008)

The Name of a River (2002)

Char Adhyay (1997)

Zamaana Deewana (1995)

Sahibaan (1993)

Akayla (1991)

Kasba (1991)

Amba (1990)

Bhrashtachar (1989)

Suddenly, One Day (1989)

The Khayal Saga (1989)

Ek Pal (1986)

Sheesha (1986)

Amrit (1986)

Jawaab (1985)

Surkhiyaan (1985)

The Ruins (1984)

Tarang (1984)

All Rounder (1984)

Durdesh (1983)

Avtaar (1983)

The Case is Closed (1982)

Aadat Se Majboor (1982)

Ramnagri (1982)

Chehre Pe Chehra (1981)

Waqt Ki Deewar (1981)

Kaleidoscope (1981)

In Search of Famine (1981)

Sameera (1981)

Aap To Aise Na The (1980)

Apne Paraye (1980)

Man Pasand (1980)

Kasturi (1980)

The Jewelled Lamp (1979)

Cinema Cinema (1979)

Jeena Yahan (1979)

And Quiet Rolls the Dawn (1979)

Manzil (1979)

Aatish (1979)

Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979)

Chakravyuha (1978)

Karmayogi (1978)

Dillagi (1978)

Tumhare Liye (1978)

Priyatama (1978)

Safed Jhooth (1978)

Mukti (1977)

The Outsider (1977)

Swami (1977)

The Royal Hunt (1976)

Kalicharan (1976)

Chhoti Si Baat (1976)

Chitchor (1976)

Rajnigandha (1974)

Espousal (1974)

Doosri Sita (1974)

Chorus (1974)

Us-Paar (1974)

Maya Darpan (1973)

Chhalia (1973)

The Guerrilla Fighter (1973)

Calcutta 71 (1972)

Piya Ka Ghar (1972)

Interview (1971)

One Day Before the Rainy Season (1971)

An Unfinished Story (1971)

Uski Roti (1970)

Ichhapuran (1970)

Bhuvan Shome (1969)

Sara Akash (1969)

Homage to the Teacher (1967)

Information

Known ForCamera

Known For
Camera

Gender
Male

Birthday
1944-10-02

Deathday
2017-07-13 (72 years old)

Birth Place
Gurdaspur, Punjab, India

Citizenships
Dominion of India, British Raj, India

Also Known As
K. K. Mahajan

Awards
National Film Award for Best Cinematography