Jeeva (21 September 1963 – 26 June 2007) was an Indian filmmaker, cinematographer and film director in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam-language cinema. He was an established cinematographer in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Jeeva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jeevan 21 September 1963 |
| Died | 26 June 2007 (aged 43) Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Other names | Rahil Tanveer |
| Occupation(s) | Director of Photography, Film director, Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1991–2007 |
| Notable work | Aasai, Kadhalan, Indian, Vaali, Kushi, 12B, Run, Ullam Ketkumae, Unnale Unnale |
| Spouse | Anees Tanveer[2] |
Career
editJeeva started his career assisting cinematographer P. C. Sreeram in the films such as Nayakan, Agni Natchathiram, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Idhaya Thamarai, Gopura Vasalile and Meera.[3] He became an independent cinematographer in Priyadarshan's Malayalam film Abhimanyu (1991) starring Mohanlal and went on to film over 20 films including his own directorials. He was director Shankar's usual cinematographer in his early films such as Gentleman (1993), Kadhalan (1994) and Indian (1996). Jeeva's work in Shankar's Kadhalan fetched him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer. He had also collaborated several times with director Priyadarshan.
The four completed films he directed, namely 12B (2001), Run (Hindi version) (2004), Ullam Ketkumae (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007), have become blockbusters (except for Run).[4] He died after suffering acute cardiac arrest in Russia on 26 June 2007 at the age of 43. At the time of his death, he was busy with the final schedule of his latest film, Dhaam Dhoom (2008).[5]
Personal life
editJeeva was married to costume designer Anees Tanveer with whom he has two children.[1][2]
Death
editJeeva died in Saint Petersburg, Russia, following a cardiac arrest while film shooting of Dhaam Dhoom.[6]
Filmography
editAs film director and cinematographer
edit| Year | Film | Credited as | Language | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Cinematographer | ||||
| 1991 | Abhimanyu | Yes | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Gentleman | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | The Gentleman | Yes | Hindi | ||
| 1994 | Kadhalan | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Aasai | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Indian | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Ullaasam | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Chandralekha | Yes | Malayalam | ||
| 1998 | Zor | Yes | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Vaali | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Kushi | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Snegithiye | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Yes | Hindi | ||
| 2001 | 12B | Yes | Yes | Tamil | Also voiceover at end of film |
| 2001 | Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar | Yes | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Run | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Run | Yes | Yes | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Yes | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Sandakozhi | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Sachien | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Ullam Ketkumae | Yes | Yes | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Yes | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | Yes | Yes | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Raakilipattu | Yes | Malayalam | ||
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | Yes | Yes | Tamil | Posthumously released film |
As Still Photographer
- Bombay (1995)
Legacy
editActors, cinematographers and directors such as Srinath, Arjun Jena, N. K. Ekambaram, Gavemic U. Ary, Jeeva Shankar, K. A. Shakthivel and G. K. Manigandan had worked as assistant, associate directors and assistant cinematographers to him.
References
edit- ^ a b FilmyFocus. "Jeeva : Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Photos, Latest News". Filmy Focus. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Stamping a Muthirai!". The Times of India. 4 May 2008. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Rajitha. "My goal is to be different". Rediff. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ "Jeeva will live on…". The Hindu. 29 June 2007.
- ^ "Breaking News!". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 June 2007.
- ^ "Director Jeeva dead". The Hindu. 27 June 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.