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'''M. J. Radhakrishnan''' (1957/1958 – 12 July 2019) was an [[India]]n cinematographer working mainly in [[Malayalam]] films. He got National film award 2018 as best cinematographer for his work on Malayalam movie 'Oolu'. He won Kerala State Award for Best Cinematography 7 times<ref>{{cite web|title=Tributes — MJ Radhakrishnan|url=https://cinematicillusions.com/tributes/mj-radhakrishnan/|website=www.cinematicillusions.com|accessdate=20 July 2019}}</ref> (the most), equal with [[Mankada Ravi Varma]]. Earlier he worked as a still photographer and then as an associate to cinematographer turned director [[Shaji N. Karun]].<ref>{{cite web|title=M.J. Radhakrishnan - Deep In Focus|url=http://video.webindia123.com/new/interviews/cinematographers/mjradhakrishnan/index.htm|website=www.webindia123.com|accessdate=19 August 2014}}</ref> His important works included ''[[Deshadanam]]'' (1996), ''[[Karunam]]'' (1999)  ''[[Naalu Pennungal]]'' (2007).''Veettilekkulla Vazhi'' (2010) and ''[[Akasathinte Niram]]'' (''Color of Sky''; 2012)  His films were screened at several prominent film festivals around the world including Cannes, Shanghai, Cairo, Montreal, Telluride, Jeonju, Toronto, Chicago, Rhode Island and Rotterdam. One of his works, ''[[Marana Simhasanam]]'' (English: "Throne of Death", French: "Le Trone de la mort", 1999), won [[Caméra d'Or]] (Golden Camera Award) in the [[Un Certain Regard]] section at the 1999 [[Cannes Film Festival]]. Another film ''[[Veyilmarangal]]'' (Trees under the sun) won Golden Goblet award for Outstanding Artistic achievement at [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] 2019.  He worked on over 117 feature films and several documentaries and worked with some of the prominent Indian filmmakers including [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]], [[Murali Nair]], Shaji N. Karun, [[TV Chandran]], [[Dr. Biju]], [[Jayaraj]] and [[Renjith]].<ref name=msidb>{{cite web|title=M J Radhakrishnan|url=http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=camera&artist=MJ%20Radhakrishnan|website=www.en.msidb.org|accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> He mostly worked on [[arthouse]] films and was known for his natural lighting styles. In a career spanning more than two decades, he worked with a number of young film makers, mostly in their maiden ventures.<ref>{{cite news|title=His camera does the talking|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/his-camera-does-the-talking/article1433821.ece|accessdate=18 August 2014|work=feature|agency=The Hindu|issue=April|publisher=The Hindu|date=April 11, 2008}}</ref>.Film ''[[Kalamandalam Hyderali]]'' 2019, directed by [[Kiran G.nath]]<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kiran-g-naths-biopic-is-on-kathakali-musician-kalamandalam-hyderali/article30523612.ece</ref> was his last completed work as director of photography.
'''M. J. Radhakrishnan''' (1957/1958 – 12 July 2019) was an [[India]]n cinematographer working mainly in [[Malayalam]] films. He got National film award 2018 as best cinematographer for his work on Malayalam movie 'Oolu'. He won Kerala State Award for Best Cinematography 7 times<ref>{{cite web|title=Tributes — MJ Radhakrishnan|url=https://cinematicillusions.com/tributes/mj-radhakrishnan/|website=www.cinematicillusions.com|date=16 July 2019|accessdate=20 July 2019}}</ref> (the most), equal with [[Mankada Ravi Varma]]. Earlier he worked as a still photographer and then as an associate to cinematographer turned director [[Shaji N. Karun]].<ref>{{cite web|title=M.J. Radhakrishnan - Deep In Focus|url=http://video.webindia123.com/new/interviews/cinematographers/mjradhakrishnan/index.htm|website=www.webindia123.com|accessdate=19 August 2014}}</ref> His important works included ''[[Deshadanam]]'' (1996), ''[[Karunam]]'' (1999)  ''[[Naalu Pennungal]]'' (2007).''Veettilekkulla Vazhi'' (2010) and ''[[Akasathinte Niram]]'' (''Color of Sky''; 2012)  His films were screened at several prominent film festivals around the world including Cannes, Shanghai, Cairo, Montreal, Telluride, Jeonju, Toronto, Chicago, Rhode Island and Rotterdam. One of his works, ''[[Marana Simhasanam]]'' (English: "Throne of Death", French: "Le Trone de la mort", 1999), won [[Caméra d'Or]] (Golden Camera Award) in the [[Un Certain Regard]] section at the 1999 [[Cannes Film Festival]]. Another film ''[[Veyilmarangal]]'' (Trees under the sun) won Golden Goblet award for Outstanding Artistic achievement at [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] 2019.  He worked on over 117 feature films and several documentaries and worked with some of the prominent Indian filmmakers including [[Adoor Gopalakrishnan]], [[Murali Nair]], Shaji N. Karun, [[TV Chandran]], [[Dr. Biju]], [[Jayaraj]] and [[Renjith]].<ref name=msidb>{{cite web|title=M J Radhakrishnan|url=http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=camera&artist=MJ%20Radhakrishnan|website=www.en.msidb.org|accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> He mostly worked on [[arthouse]] films and was known for his natural lighting styles. In a career spanning more than two decades, he worked with a number of young film makers, mostly in their maiden ventures.<ref>{{cite news|title=His camera does the talking|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/his-camera-does-the-talking/article1433821.ece|accessdate=18 August 2014|work=feature|agency=The Hindu|issue=April|publisher=The Hindu|date=April 11, 2008}}</ref>.Film ''[[Kalamandalam Hyderali]]'' 2019, directed by [[Kiran G.nath]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kiran-g-naths-biopic-is-on-kathakali-musician-kalamandalam-hyderali/article30523612.ece|title = Kiran G Nath's biopic on Kalamandalam Hyderali celebrates his grit|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 9 January 2020|last1 = Nagarajan|first1 = Saraswathy}}</ref> was his last completed work as director of photography.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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== Career ==
== Career ==
M. J. Radhakrishnan began his career as a still photographer.. He worked as a still photographer on some films for which [[Shaji N Karun]] was the cinematographer. Then he started working as an associate cinematographer under Shaji N Karun, who was a major influence in his life. His first independent work as a cinematographer was ''Maamalakalkkapurathu'' (1988), directed by Ali Akbar.<ref name=msidb/>.Film ''[[Kalamandalam Hyderali]]'' 2019, directed by [[Kiran G.nath]]<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kiran-g-naths-biopic-is-on-kathakali-musician-kalamandalam-hyderali/article30523612.ece</ref> was his last completed work as director of photography.
M. J. Radhakrishnan began his career as a still photographer.. He worked as a still photographer on some films for which [[Shaji N Karun]] was the cinematographer. Then he started working as an associate cinematographer under Shaji N Karun, who was a major influence in his life. His first independent work as a cinematographer was ''Maamalakalkkapurathu'' (1988), directed by Ali Akbar.<ref name=msidb/>.Film ''[[Kalamandalam Hyderali]]'' 2019, directed by [[Kiran G.nath]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kiran-g-naths-biopic-is-on-kathakali-musician-kalamandalam-hyderali/article30523612.ece|title = Kiran G Nath's biopic on Kalamandalam Hyderali celebrates his grit|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 9 January 2020|last1 = Nagarajan|first1 = Saraswathy}}</ref> was his last completed work as director of photography.


== Selected filmography ==
== Selected filmography ==

Latest revision as of 09:10, 20 July 2021

M. J. Radhakrishnan
MJRadhakrishnanDOP.JPG
Born
M. J. Radhakrishnan

Punalur, Kollam
Died(2019-07-12)12 July 2019
Trivandrum, India
Other namesMJR
OccupationCinematographer
Years active1988–2019

M. J. Radhakrishnan (1957/1958 – 12 July 2019) was an Indian cinematographer working mainly in Malayalam films. He got National film award 2018 as best cinematographer for his work on Malayalam movie 'Oolu'. He won Kerala State Award for Best Cinematography 7 times[1] (the most), equal with Mankada Ravi Varma. Earlier he worked as a still photographer and then as an associate to cinematographer turned director Shaji N. Karun.[2] His important works included Deshadanam (1996), Karunam (1999) Naalu Pennungal (2007).Veettilekkulla Vazhi (2010) and Akasathinte Niram (Color of Sky; 2012) His films were screened at several prominent film festivals around the world including Cannes, Shanghai, Cairo, Montreal, Telluride, Jeonju, Toronto, Chicago, Rhode Island and Rotterdam. One of his works, Marana Simhasanam (English: "Throne of Death", French: "Le Trone de la mort", 1999), won Caméra d'Or (Golden Camera Award) in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival. Another film Veyilmarangal (Trees under the sun) won Golden Goblet award for Outstanding Artistic achievement at Shanghai International Film Festival 2019. He worked on over 117 feature films and several documentaries and worked with some of the prominent Indian filmmakers including Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Murali Nair, Shaji N. Karun, TV Chandran, Dr. Biju, Jayaraj and Renjith.[3] He mostly worked on arthouse films and was known for his natural lighting styles. In a career spanning more than two decades, he worked with a number of young film makers, mostly in their maiden ventures.[4].Film Kalamandalam Hyderali 2019, directed by Kiran G.nath[5] was his last completed work as director of photography.

Early life[edit]

M. J. Radhakrishnan was born in Tholicode, Punalur located in Kollam district, Kerala. MJR was very passionate about photography in his teenage days.

Career[edit]

M. J. Radhakrishnan began his career as a still photographer.. He worked as a still photographer on some films for which Shaji N Karun was the cinematographer. Then he started working as an associate cinematographer under Shaji N Karun, who was a major influence in his life. His first independent work as a cinematographer was Maamalakalkkapurathu (1988), directed by Ali Akbar.[3].Film Kalamandalam Hyderali 2019, directed by Kiran G.nath[6] was his last completed work as director of photography.

Selected filmography[edit]

Awards[edit]

Kerala State Film Awards[edit]

National Film Awards[edit]

Kerala State Television Awards[edit]

  • 2014 : Best Cinematographer - Thamaranoolu

International awards[edit]


References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Tributes — MJ Radhakrishnan". www.cinematicillusions.com. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "M.J. Radhakrishnan - Deep In Focus". www.webindia123.com. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "M J Radhakrishnan". www.en.msidb.org. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "His camera does the talking". feature. No. April. The Hindu. The Hindu. 11 April 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  5. ↑ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (9 January 2020). "Kiran G Nath's biopic on Kalamandalam Hyderali celebrates his grit". The Hindu.
  6. ↑ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (9 January 2020). "Kiran G Nath's biopic on Kalamandalam Hyderali celebrates his grit". The Hindu.
  7. ↑ "M J Radhakrishnan gets a rare honor". No. November. bharath students. 4 November 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  8. ↑ "M. J. Radhakrishnan". www.imdb.com. imdb. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Outstanding achievement in Cinematography". www.oaxacafilmfest.com. Retrieved 19 August 2014.

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