Pankaj Kumar (cinematographer)
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Pankaj Kumar is an Indian cinematographer.[1] He is known for his work on films like Haider, Tumbbad and Ship of Theseus among others. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography for Tumbbad in 2019.
Pankaj Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Film and Television Institute of India |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
Notable work | Tumbbad Haider Ship of Theseus |
Early lifeEdit
He was educated at the Film and Television Institute of India.[1]
He completed his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya Hakimpet Secunderabad in the year 1993.
Early careerEdit
He made his debut with the Ship of Theseus and subsequently with Haider, Talvar and Rangoon.[1]
FilmographyEdit
- As a Cinematographer
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2014 | Haider | Vishal Bhardwaj | |
| 2015 | Talvar | Meghna Gulzar | |
| 2017 | Daddy | Ashim Ahluwalia | |
| Rangoon | Vishal Bhardwaj | ||
| 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 Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. | Segment: "Glitch" | |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re | Aanand L Rai | |
| 2022 | Raksha Bandhan | Aanand L Rai | |
| Brahmāstra | Ayan Mukerji |
Awards and nominationsEdit
| 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 |
| 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 |