Bhimsingh Kannan (10 January 1951 – 13 June 2020) was an Indian cinematographer and actor who worked in Tamil and Malayalam films. He was known for his association with Director Bharathiraja and was referred to as "Bharathirajavin Kangal" (Bharathiraja's Eyes).
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| Born | Bhimsingh Kannan 10 January 1951 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 13 June 2020 (aged 69) |
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| Years active | 1980–2018 |
| Spouse | Kanchana Kannan |
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Personal life
editKannan was the son of film-maker A. Bhimsingh and the younger brother of editor B. Lenin. He was married to Kanchana and has two daughters namely MadhuMathi Kannan and Janani Kannan.
Career
editKannan was known for his recurrent association with Bharathiraja.[1][2]
Filmography
editTamil
edit- Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral (1978)
- Nizhalgal (1980)
- Alaigal Oivathillai (1981)
- Tik Tik Tik (1981)
- Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
- Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982)
- Mann Vasanai (1983)
- Pudhumai Penn (1984)
- Muthal Mariyathai (1985)
- Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
- Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986)
- Vedham Pudhithu (1987)
- Kodi Parakuthu (1988)
- Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
- Soora Samhaaram (1988)
- En Uyir Thozhan (1990)
- Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991)
- Nadodi Thendral (1992)
- Captain Magal (1993)
- Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
- Karuththamma (1994)
- Priyanka (1994)
- Pasumpon (1995)
- Senathipathi (1996)
- Kadal Pookkal (2001)
- Looty (2001)
- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2003)
- Vishwa Thulasi (2004)
- Ayul Regai (2005)
- Uliyin Osai (2008)
- Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011)
Malayalam
edit- Rappadikalude Gatha (1978)
- Iniyaval Urangatte (1978)
- Niram Marunna Nimishangal (1982)
- Vasudha (1992)
- Oru Yathramozhi (1997)
Telugu
edit- Pagadala Padava (1979)
- Kotha Jeevithalu (1981)
- Seethakoka Chiluka (1981)
- Aradhana (1987)
Hindi
edit- White Rainbow (2005)
- Final Cut of Director (2016)
Actor
edit- Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2008) as John Vaseegaran's family friend
- Uliyin Osai (2008) as monk
Awards
editHe won the Shantaram Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Kadal Pookkal in 2001.[3] He was also a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer twice for Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004).
Death
editKannan died on 13 June 2020 at the age of 69 due to heart complications.[4]
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
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| 2017–2018 | Azhagu | Kannan | Sun TV | Tamil |
References
edit- ^ S. R., Ashok Kumar (16 July 2005). "Enjoyable tunes". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 August 2006. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- ^ "Cinematographer B Kannan passes away". The Hindu. 13 June 2020.
- ^ Ahmed, Feroze (10 November 2002). "Winners, yes, but the race is on..." The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- ^ "Cinematographer B Kannan passes away at 69". The New Indian Express. 13 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
