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Santosh Sivan

Known for: Directing

Biography: 1964-02-08 (60 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 83

Movies 83

Director 32

Santosh Sivan

Biography

Filmography

all 83

Movies 83

Director 32

Producer 10

Lahore 1947 (2025)

Mumbaikar (2023)

Moha (2023)

Jack N Jill (2022)

Centimeter (2022)

Darbar (2020)

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018)

Abhiyum Anuvum (2018)

Spyder (2017)

Boichek (2017)

The Great Father (2017)

Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016)

Darvinte Parinamam (2016)

Double Barrel (2015)

Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014)

Anjaan (2014)

Inam (2014)

Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty (2013)

Rangrezz (2013)

Thuppakki (2012)

Varnam (2011)

Indian Rupee (2011)

Makaramanju (2011)

Urumi (2011)

Raavanan (2010)

Raavan (2010)

Keshu (2009)

Tahaan (2008)

Prarambha (2007)

Before the Rains (2007)

Anandabhadram (2005)

The Mistress of Spices (2005)

Silsiilay (2005)

Navarasa (2005)

Aparichithan (2004)

Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities (2004)

Bride & Prejudice (2004)

Tehzeeb (2003)

Deva (2002)

Aśoka (2001)

Fiza (2000)

Pukar (2000)

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)

Malli (1999)

Vanaprastham (1999)

The Terrorist (1998)

Dil Se.. (1998)

Iruvar (1997)

Darmiyaan: In Between (1997)

Kaalapani (1996)

Halo (1996)

Barsaat (1995)

Indira (1995)

Nirnayam (1995)

Pavithram (1994)

Johnny (1993)

Gandharvam (1993)

Gardish (1993)

Rudaali (1993)

Yoddha (1992)

Roja (1992)

Aham (1992)

Thalapathi (1991)

Perumthachan (1991)

Vyooham (1990)

Indrajaalam (1990)

Appu (1990)

Midhya (1990)

No. 20 Madras Mail (1990)

Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990)

Dr. Pasupathy (1990)

Raakh (1989)

Kaalal Pada (1989)

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1964-02-08 (60 years old)

Birth Place
Thiruvananthapuram, India

Citizenships
India

Also Known As
संतोष सीवान, സന്തോഷ് ശിവൻ, சந்தோஷ் சிவன், సంతోష్ శివన్

Awards
Padma Shri in arts, Screen Award for Best Cinematography, Zee Cine Award for Best Cinematography, Filmfare Awards South, National Film Award for Best Cinematography