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Ashok Kumar est un Acteur, Réalisateur, Ecrivain, Directeur de la Photographie et Cinématographie Indien né le 1 janvier 1941 à Allāhābād (Inde)

Ashok Kumar

Ashok Kumar
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Nom de naissance Ashok Kumar Aggarwal
Nationalité Inde
Naissance 1 janvier 1941 à Allāhābād (Inde)
Mort 22 octobre 2014 (à 73 ans) à Chennai (Inde)
Récompenses Nandi Awards

Ashok Kumar Agarwal (died 22 October 2014) was an Indian cinematographer and director who worked mainly in the South Indian film industry. In a career that spanned over four decades, he worked in over 125 feature films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages. Apart from numerous state government awards, he was also a recipient of the National Film Award for Best Cinematography. Kumar also directed six feature films. He was married and had four sons. One of his sons is a cinematographer as well.

Biographie

Born in Allahabad to Kedarnath Agarwal, a Hindi poet, Kumar was passionate about cinema right from his childhood. His family, not connected to films, was initially not supportive of his decision but eventually agreed imposing that he should go only to Madras rather than Bombay. After obtaining a diploma in photography from the Allahabad University, he went to Madras and joined the Institute of Film Technology, Adyar to do a course in motion photography. At the institute, he watched films from World cinema including that of Satyajit Ray's. After graduating from the institute, he made his debut as a cinematographer in the 1969 Malayalam film Janmabhoomi. The film was made by a group of friends who studied with him at the institute. John Sankaramangalam, his teacher at the institute was its director. Kumar had financially supported the film in its pre-production work and distribution. Janmabhoomi explored themes including migration and religious co-existence, and won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration at the 16th National Film Awards. Kumar also became the first recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography for the film;. Following that, he worked in numerous Malayalam films for directors such as P. N. Menon, Ramu Kariat, and Bharathan. His involvement with the Malayalam film industry in the 1970s, earned him two more Kerala state government awards, in 1973 and 1977 for Swapnam and Taxi Driver (Black-and-white) respectively.

In 1978, when Tamil film director J. Mahendran was searching for a cinematographer to shoot his directorial debut Mullum Malarum, he approached Malayalam cinematographer Ramachandra Babu. Babu who was busy with his Malayalam films at the time suggested Kumar to Mahendran. However, another cinematographer Balu Mahendra was eventually selected for the film based on actor Kamal Haasan's suggestion to Mahendran. For his second film Uthiripookkal, Mahendran approached Kumar to be the cinematographer as Balu Mahendra was busy directing Azhiyadha Kolangal. Mahendran had watched some of Kumar's films in Malayalam and found some of his angles and lighting techniques to be very interesting. Kumar accepted the offer this time, thus making his Tamil cinema debut. Following the film, Ashok Kumar continued to work in many Tamil films. He became Mahendran's regular cinematographer and worked in 9 of his 12 films. They collaborated in films including: Johnny (1980), Nenjathai Killathe (1980), Nandu (1981), and Metti (1982). For his work on Nenjathai Killathe Kumar garnered "Best Cinematographer" awards at the national, and state level.

During the 1980s, Kumar started to work more on commercial films. He cinematographed My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), India's first 3D film. His Hindi films included Kamagni (1987), Bawandar (2000) and Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar (2002). Bawandar received international acclaim as it won the "Best Picture" awards in many international film festivals. Kumar also won the V. Shantaram Award for Best Cinematography for the film. He served as jury member of the 43rd National Film Awards. Over his film career, Kumar's assistants included P. S. Nivas, Suhasini Maniratnam and B. R. Vijayalakshmi. Contemporary cinematographers such as Balu Mahendra, P. C. Sreeram, Babu and Venu have also spoken of being inspired by Kumar's work.

Le plus souvent avec

Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja
(20 films)
J. Mahendran
J. Mahendran
(7 films)
B. Lenin
B. Lenin
(12 films)
K. Bhagyaraj
K. Bhagyaraj
(2 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmographie de Ashok Kumar (40 films)

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Acteur

Satyakam
Satyakam (1969)

Réalisé par Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Genres Drame
Acteurs Dharmendra, Ashok Kumar, Sarika, Ashok Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Sanjeev Kumar
Rôle Satyasharan 'Dadji' Acharya
Note82% 4.1339754.1339754.1339754.1339754.133975
The story begins in 1946, just a year before India’s independence. People's minds are filled with a genuine anticipation of positive change. For some like Satyapriya Acharya (Dharmendra)India’s forthcoming independence spells a paradigm shift towards a sympathetic-rationalism that would take India’s populace from rags to riches. Satyapriya's conviction is guided by his ascetic grandfather 'Daddaji' Satyasharan Acharya (Ashok Kumar)'s world views, whose pursuit of truth has led to him living in isolation in a Gurukula studying religious philosophy and observing a variety of rigid rituals.
Mamta
Mamta (1966)
, 2h40
Réalisé par Asit Sen, Asit Sen
Genres Musical, Romance
Acteurs Suchitra Sen, Ashok Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra, Bipin Gupta, David Abraham
Rôle Manish Roy
Note69% 3.463453.463453.463453.463453.46345
Monish Rai (Ashok Kumar) comes from a wealthy family, and is in love with Deviyani (Suchitra Sen), who is poor. Monish has to travel abroad to further his education in law, but promises to stay in touch with Deviyani. After his departure, financial problems overwhelm Deviyani and her father. She approaches Monish's mother for financial assistance, but is refused. In desperation, Deviyani's father marries her off to a much older man, Rakhal Bhattacharya, who has loaned money to Deviyani's father. Rakhal is also an alcoholic and frequents prostitutes.
Mere Mehboob, 2h44
Acteurs Rajendra Kumar Tuli, Sadhana Shivdasani, Ashok Kumar, Nimmi, Sadhana, Ashok Kumar
Rôle Nawab Buland Akhtar Changezi
Note68% 3.4286453.4286453.4286453.4286453.428645
While studying in Aligarh Muslim University, Anwar Hussain Anwar falls in love with a veiled woman and is unable to get her out of his mind. En route to Lucknow, they meet with Nawab Buland Akhtar Changezi, and subsequently meet with him a few days later so that he can use his influence to secure an editor's job for Anwar with a magazine. Nawab then asks Anwar to teach his sister, Husna, some poetry, to which he agrees, and eventually finds that she is the very same veiled woman. Both fall in love with each other and the Nawab approves of this alliance even though Anwar lives a poor lifestyle. The formal engagement ceremony takes place and arrangements are made for the wedding to take place soon. The heavily indebted Nawab does not realize that soon he will find Anwar in the company of a lowly courtesan, Najma; and pressure will be brought on him to get Husna to marry wealthy Munne Raja - who is all set to auction the former's mansion as well as belongings.

Réalisateur

Abhinandana
Réalisé par Ashok Kumar
Genres Drame, Romance
Acteurs Karthik, Shobana, Sarath Babu, J. V. Somayajulu, Sankarabharanam Rajyalakshmi
Note78% 3.9013553.9013553.9013553.9013553.901355
Set in Kodaikanal, the story revolves around Rani (Shobhana), an aspiring dancer, who meets Raja (Karthik Muthuraman), an aspiring painter and singer. They fall in love with each other as their mutual love for art unfolds at an arts institute/college. Rani's father (J.V. Somayajulu) wishes to get his daughter married soon. But, Rani is bent on convincing her father to accept Raja as her future spouse. The drama unfolds when Rani's pregnant sister Kamala (Rajya Lakshmi) and her husband (Sarath Babu) along with their two kids visit from Chennai. Kamala's husband, who owns a recording studio, leaves for Chennai after a short stay in Kodaikanal.
Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil
Réalisé par Ashok Kumar
Acteurs Sarath Babu, Silk Smitha, Saranya, Y. G. Mahendran, Charuhasan

Rajesh ( Sarath Babu ) is a happy family man living with his wife Preethi ( Saranya ) and his daughter Abhi.His friend is Vinodh ( Y.G Mahendra ).He meets Capri ( Silk Smitha ) by chance. Preethi's mother falls sick and she starts to her home town. On a rainy evening, he mets Capri and starts an steamy affair by chance. She starts haunting him and makes him worried. Preethi senses something weird and suggests for a long holiday. They enjoy their trip while Capri searches him .All her attempts go in vain. Rajesh asks her to forget him but she announces her pregnancy .He is shocked and denies to accept the child . Rajesh's friend suggest him to go away far from the city so that he lives in peace. Capri has a bad past . she was married and got pregnant but lost her husband and unborn child in an accident.She becomes mentally sick and in the future she owes to keep Rajesh with her forever.She follows Rajesh and finds his new house . Rajesh and family leave for a party to Vinodh 's house .Capri kills the rabbit in Rajesh's house and places it in a pressure cooker. He tells his wife about the affair. Preethi calls Capri and warns her not to disturb her family. The next day their daughter goes missing. Capri takes Abi to a park. Preethi gets hit by a car during the search.Rajesh gets violent and tries to kill her. He seeks the help of police to save him from this issue . After a day, Assistant commissioner warns him to be safe as Capri goes missing. She comes in search of Preethi and tries to kill her. Rajesh fights with Capri meanwhile Preethi shoots Capri to save Rajesh. The court releases preethi as she had shot Capri for self-defense. The movie ends on a happy note.
Kamagni
Kamagni (1987)
, 1h50
Réalisé par Ashok Kumar
Genres Drame
Acteurs Tina Ambani, Alok Nath, Ramesh Deo, Sujit Dhungana, Satyen Kappu, Dr. Shriram Lagoo
Note52% 2.6363452.6363452.6363452.6363452.636345
Kamagni is the story of a Lady, her love, passion and life, played by Tina Munim.

Scénariste

Abhinandana
Réalisé par Ashok Kumar
Genres Drame, Romance
Acteurs Karthik, Shobana, Sarath Babu, J. V. Somayajulu, Sankarabharanam Rajyalakshmi
Rôle Ecrivain
Note78% 3.9013553.9013553.9013553.9013553.901355
Set in Kodaikanal, the story revolves around Rani (Shobhana), an aspiring dancer, who meets Raja (Karthik Muthuraman), an aspiring painter and singer. They fall in love with each other as their mutual love for art unfolds at an arts institute/college. Rani's father (J.V. Somayajulu) wishes to get his daughter married soon. But, Rani is bent on convincing her father to accept Raja as her future spouse. The drama unfolds when Rani's pregnant sister Kamala (Rajya Lakshmi) and her husband (Sarath Babu) along with their two kids visit from Chennai. Kamala's husband, who owns a recording studio, leaves for Chennai after a short stay in Kodaikanal.

Caméraman

Jeans
Jeans (1998)

Réalisé par S. Shankar
Origine Inde
Genres Drame, Comédie, Musical, Romance
Thèmes La famille, La musique, Musique, Jumeaux ou jumelles
Acteurs Prashanth, Aishwarya Rai, Nassar, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Lakshmi Narayan, Raju Sundaram
Rôle Directeur de la Photographie
Note63% 3.199033.199033.199033.199033.19903
Visu et Ramu sont des jumeaux indiens vivant aux États-Unis avec leur père, Nachiappan. Lorsque la jeune Madhumita et son frère viennent aux États-Unis avec leur grand-mère Krishnaveiny, ayant une tumeur, pour un traitement médical, Ramu et Vishu rencontrent cette famille indienne à l'aéroport. Vishu tombe amoureux de Madhumita, et elle aussi commence à tomber amoureuse de lui.
கட்டுமரக்காரன், 2h30
Réalisé par P. Vasu
Genres Drame, Romance
Acteurs Prabhu, Sanghavi, Eva Grover, M. N. Nambiar, Anandaraj, Sreevidya
Rôle Directeur de la Photographie

Muthazhagu (Prabhu) is a fisherman who works in the catamaran of his boss (Anandaraj). One day, he saves Vaidehi (Anjali), a mysterious girl.
Mannan
Mannan (1992)

Réalisé par P. Vasu
Genres Drame
Acteurs Rajinikanth, Kushboo Sundar, Goundamani, Aachi Manorama, Pandari Bai, Visu
Rôle Directeur de la Photographie
Note71% 3.591163.591163.591163.591163.59116
The film begins with Shantidevi (Vijayashanti) being announced as the number one Industrialist in India. Shantidevi is a rich and arrogant lady and rules her company with an iron hand. Enters Krishnan (Rajinikanth) who is a kind-hearted man who works as a welder in Mumbai and comes to Chennai to see his mother. Krishnan and Shantidevi meet at the airport and their first meeting ends on a bitter note. Krishnan learns that his mother is suffering from paralysis. Krishnan quits his job in Mumbai and decides to stay in Chennai to take care of his ailing mother. His family doctor recommends Krishnan to meet a renowned business man for his job. Krishnan goes to meet the business man and on the way an elderly man, Viswanathan, is beaten up by several men. Krishnan helps him and takes him to a hospital and finds out that Viswanathan is none other the business man whom he was going to meet. Krishnan is asked to go to the factory only to discover that factory belongs to Shantidevi who happens to be Viswanathan's daughter. Shantidevi refuses to hire Krishnan but later due to her dad's compulsion she recruits Krishnan.
My Dear Marthandan
Réalisé par Pratap K. Pothen
Genres Drame, Romance
Acteurs Prabhu, Kamal Haasan, Kushboo Sundar, Chinni Jayanth, Kovai Sarala, Goundamani
Rôle Directeur de la Photographie
Note60% 3.049883.049883.049883.049883.04988
Marthandan lives with his parents in a palace. He sets out to Chennai to find a girl. There he meets "Idea Mani" (Goundamani), who is very cunning and tries to make money from the innocent Marthandan in comical ways. He meets a girl (Kushboo) in a bakery and befriends her. The rest of the story is about how he tries to win her over and how he understands the value of money.
Vetri Vizha
Réalisé par Pratap K. Pothen
Genres Thriller, Action, Romance
Acteurs Kamal Haasan, Prabhu, Amala Akkineni, Kushboo Sundar, Vijayakumar, Rajani
Rôle Directeur de la Photographie
Note67% 3.3878653.3878653.3878653.3878653.387865
The story was of an amnesiac who struggles to find his past after memory loss. Salim Ghouse played the villain role. It was dubbed in Telugu as Vijethalu and released in 1989.