Virendra Saini is a double National Film Award winner; the first as a cinematographer, and the second as a director. He has done the cinematography for quite a few acclaimed filmmakers, including Saeed Mirza
Awards and accolades National Film Award for Best Cinematography, Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro, 1990 National Film Award for Best Children's film, Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail, 1999
Virendra Saini is one of the 24 reputed filmmakers who returned their National Film Awards in protest against the government.
Filmography
Cinematographer 2000 - Choo Lenge Akash 1995 - Naseem 1994 - Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa 1989 - Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro 1986-1987 - Nukkad (TV Series) 1984 - Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! 1983 - Dhrupad (Documentary) 1981 - Chasm Buddoor 1980 - Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai 1980 - Satah Se Uthata Aadmi 1980 - Sparsh 1978 - Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dustan
Director 2007 - Foto 2000 - Choo Lenge Akash 1999 - Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail (debut film) 1991 - Goongi Tareekh (TV Series)
Posts Held Former director of FTII Member of the Advisory Board - Kautik International Student Film Festival
References
External links Virendra Saini on IMDB Virendra Saini on Festival De Cannes Virendra Saini on British Film Institute Virendra Saini on Children's Film Society of India