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Jeeva (director)
Jeeva | |
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| Born | Jeeva 21 September 1963 |
| Died | 26 June 2007 (aged 43) |
| Resting place | Burial in Chennai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Rahil Tanveer |
| Occupation | Director of Photography, Film director, Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1991–2007 |
Notable work | Kadhalan, Indian, Vaali, Kushi, 12B, Run, Ullam Ketkumae, Unnale Unnale |
| Spouse(s) | Anees Tanveer |
Jeeva (21 September 1963 – 26 June 2007) was an Indian filmmaker, cinematographer and film director in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam-language cinema. He was an established cinematographer in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Career[edit]
Jeeva started his career assisting cinematographer P. C. Sreeram in the films such as Nayakan, Agni Natchathiram, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Idhaya Thamarai, Gopura Vasalile and Meera.[1] He became an independent cinematographer in the Malayalam film Abhimanyu (1991) starring Mohanlal and went on to film over 20 films including his own directorials. He was director Shankar's usual cinematographer in his early films such as Gentleman (1993), Kadhalan (1994) and Indian (1996). Jeeva's work in Shankar's Kadhalan fetched him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer. He had also collaborated several times with director Priyadarshan.
The four completed films he directed, namely 12B (2001), Run (Hindi version) (2004), Ullam Ketkumae (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007), have become blockbusters.[2] He died after suffering acute cardiac arrest in Russia on 26 June 2007 at the age of 43. At the time of his death, he was busy with the final schedule of his latest film, Dhaam Dhoom (2008).[3] The film was completed by his assistant, Manikandan, his wife Anees Tanveer and his mentor cinematographer P. C. Sreeram.
Personal life[edit]
Jeeva was married to costume designer Anees Tanveer with whom he has two children. Jeeva converted to Islam upon marriage and changed his name to Rahil Tanveer.
Death[edit]
Jeeva died in Saint Petersburg, Russia, following a cardiac arrest, while working on his movie Dhaam Dhoom.[4]
Filmography[edit]
As director
- 12B (2001)
- Run (Hindi; 2004)
- Ullam Ketkumae (2005)
- Unnale Unnale (2007)
- Dhaam Dhoom (2008)
As cinematographer
- Abhimanyu (Malayalam; 1991)
- Gentleman (1993)
- The Gentleman (Hindi; 1994)
- Kadhalan (1994)
- Aasai (1995)
- Indian (1996)
- Ullaasam (1997)
- Chandralekha (Malayalam; 1997)
- Zor (Hindi; 1998)
- Vaali (1999)
- Kushi (2000)
- Snegithiye (2000)
- Hera Pheri (Hindi; 2000)
- 12B (2001)
- Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (Hindi; 2001)
- Run (2002)
- Run (2004; Hindi)
- Hulchul
- Sandakozhi (2005)
- Sachien (2005)
- Ullam Ketkumae (2005)
- Bhagam Bhag (Hindi; 2006)
- Unnale Unnale (2007)
- Raakilipattu (2007)
- Dhaam Dhoom (2008)
As Still Photographer
- Bombay (1995)
References[edit]
- ↑ Rajitha. "My goal is to be different". Rediff. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ↑ "Jeeva will live on…". The Hindu. 29 June 2007.
- ↑ "Breaking News!". Archived from the original on 28 June 2007.
- ↑ "Director Jeeva dead". The Hindu. 27 June 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.
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