Ayananka Bose is an Indian cinematographer who works in Hindi films. He studied cinematography at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Chennai. He won the best cinematographer of Zee Cine Awards for the film Kites in 2011.
Early life Bose was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to a Bengali-speaking family. He was educated at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu and received his early training from ace cinematographer and director, Rajiv Menon. He has worked as an assistant director to Menon in Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000).
He then started assisting Ravi K. Chandran in the films Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), and Boys (2003). He worked as the first assistant cameraman in Lakshya (2004), the camera operator in Black (2005), and the associate cinematographer in Yuva (2004), before becoming an independent cinematographer.
His first film was Paheli, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, and directed by Amol Palekar. He is one of the very few cinematographers in India who works on both TV commercials and films regularly.
Filmography + Year Film Language Notes2005 PaheliHindi Associate cinematographer Main Aisa Hi Hoon2006 Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera Umrao Jaan 2007 Jhoom Barabar Jhoom2008 Tashan Dostana 2010 Kites I Hate Luv Storys 2011 Force 2012 Student of the Year 2013 Once Upon a Time In Mumbaai Dobara 2014 Kick 2016 Dishoom2017 Kaabil Duvvada Jagannadham Telugu Judwaa 2 Hindi 2018 Race 32019 Devi 2 TamilTelugu Gaddalakonda Ganesh Telugu2021 RadheHindi The Rapist2022 Freddy2023 Satyaprem Ki Katha The Great Indian Family 2024Mr. BachchanTelugu2026Ustaad Bhagat Singh Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)Hindi Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Awards and nominations
2011 : Zee Cine Awards : Won for Best Cinematography for Kites. 2009 : Filmfare Awards : Nominated for Best Cinematography for Dostana.
References
External links
Official website