R. Chittibabu
R. Chittibabu (25 May 1927 – 28 January 1999) was an Indian cinematographer,[1] who worked primarily in Kannada cinema, Karnataka. He became a cinematographer in the early 1950s, working on about hundred films in the Film industry, most of which starred Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role and were highly successful in the box-office. R. Chittibabu is famously known for the movies Kasturi Nivasa(1971), Naagarahaavu(1972),[2] Naa Ninna Mareyalare(1976), Bayalu Daari(1976), Huliya Haalina Mevu(1979), Chakravyuha (1983 film).[3]
R. Chittibabu | |
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| File:R. Chittibabu Cinematographer.jpg Indian Cinematographer | |
| Born | 25 May 1927 |
| Died | 28 January 28 January 1999 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Spouse(s) | Lalitha C |
Personal lifeEdit
Early lifeEdit
R. Chittibabu was born in Chidambaram, in the state of Tamil Nadu in India on 25 May 1927 to Shivanandam and Rajamma.[3]
Married lifeEdit
R. Chittibabu Married Lalitha.
- Children: Sangamithra Chandrashekar, Mahendra Chittibabu, Gajendra Chittibabu, Rajendra Chittibabu, Jothipapamma Vetrivel, Saibaba Chittibabu, Rakki Krishnan[3]
Film careerEdit
In his early career, he worked as camera assistant in Revathi Studios, Chennai. Impressed by his interest towards cinematography, B. S. Ranga offered R. Chittibabu to work as Assistant Cameraman in the film Devadasu (1953 film).
Worked as Operative Cameraman for Chella Pillai(1955)[3]
R. Chittibabu debuted as a cinematographer in the 1966 Kannada film Love in Bangalore, [4] Followed by a successful journey of 72 more Kannada films, 13 Tamil films, 5 Telugu films and 4 Hindi Films.[1] Famously known for the movies Kasturi Nivasa (1971), Naagarahaavu (1972), Naa Ninna Mareyalare (1976), Bayalu Daari (1976), Huliya Haalina Mevu (1979), Chakravyuha[3] and Teri Meherbaniyan (1985).
"Baare Baare" song from the 1972 film Naagarahaavu made history as the first slow-motion song of Indian cinema. Cinematographer R. Chittibabu along with film director Puttanna Kanagal experimented the slow-motion technique for this song, which turned out to be a big hit.[5][2][6]
AwardsEdit
- Lavanya Film Award for Excellent Cinematography for Naa Ninna Mareyalare(1976)
- Memento by Govt. of Karnataka for serving Kannada cinema(1984)
- Madras Film-Fans Award
- Lions club shield
FilmographyEdit
As Cinematographer[7]
Kannada FilmsEdit
73 Film Titles[8]
Tamil FilmsEdit
11 Film Titles[9]
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Naagamalai Azhagi | |
| Pattinathar (1962 film) | K. Somu | |
| 1962 | Kannadi Maaligai | Sami-Mahesh |
| 1969 | Chella Penn | K. Krishnamurthy |
| 1970 | Kannan Varuvaan | I.N. Moorthy |
| 1971 | Then Kinnam | K. Krishnamoorthy |
| 1971 | Pattondru Ketten | |
| 1972 | Kadhalikka Vanga | I. N. Murthy |
| 1972 | Hello Partner | K. Krishnamoorthy |
| 1974 | Kula Gowravam | Peketi Sivaram |
| 1974 | Shanmugapriya | K. Krishnamoorthy |
Telugu FilmsEdit
4 Film Titles[10]
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Punarjanma | Sivaram Peketi |
| 1969 | Bhale Abbayilu | Sivaram Peketi |
| 1972 | Maa Inti Kodalu | |
| 1982 | Bandhalu Anubandhalu | H. R. Bhargava |
Hindi FilmsEdit
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Teri Meherbaniyan | Vijay Reddy |
| 1986 | Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge | Vijay Reddy |
| 1987 | Jawab Hum Denge | Vijay Reddy |
| 1989 | Paap Ka Ant | Vijay Reddy |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ace-cameraman-r-chitti-babu-birthday-a-report-in-his-memorry. ETV Bharat(Kannada)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-return-of-the-classics/article24459730.ece . The Hindu
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 http://m.chitratara.com/article_on_r_chittibabu
- ↑ Endu Ninnavane,
- ↑ ‘Baare Baare Chandada Cheluvina Taare’ from ‘Naagarahaavu’ was the first slow-motion song of Indian cinema. Times of India
- ↑ https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/overwhelming-nostalgic-trip-682484.html Naagarahaavu. Deccan Herald
- ↑
- https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/r-chittibabu-profile/. Archived from the Original on 16 July 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- http://m.chitratara.com/article_on_r_chittibabu
- R. chittibabu movies . Achieved from the Original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved on 25 May 2021.
- https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-return-of-the-classics/article24459730.ece . The Hindu
- https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/overwhelming-nostalgic-trip-682484.html Naagarahaavu. Deccan Herald
- ‘Baare Baare Chandada Cheluvina Taare’ from ‘Naagarahaavu’ was the first slow-motion song of Indian cinema. Times of India Original
- Ace-cameraman-r-chitti-babu-birthday-a-report-in-his-memorry. ETV Bharat(Kannada)
- ↑ https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/r-chittibabu-profile/. Archived from the Original on 16 July 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ↑ "Chitti Babu". www.tamilmdb.com.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 R. CHITTIBABU at IMDb
- ↑ https://www.cinestaan.com/people/r-chittibabu-13974
- R Chittibabu. Archived from the Original on 16 July 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- http://m.chitratara.com/article_on_r_chittibabu
- R. chittibabu movies . Achieved from the Original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved on 25 May 2021.
- The return of the classics . The Hindu
- Review: An overwhelming nostalgic trip Naagarahaavu. Deccan Herald
- ‘Baare Baare Chandada Cheluvina Taare’ from ‘Naagarahaavu’ was the first slow-motion song of Indian cinema. Times of India Original
- Ace-cameraman-r-chitti-babu-birthday-a-report-in-his-memorry. ETV Bharat(Kannada)