M. J. Radhakrishnan
M. J. Radhakrishnan | |
---|---|
Born | M. J. Radhakrishnan |
Died | Trivandrum, India | 12 July 2019
Other names | MJR |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1988–2019 |
M. J. Radhakrishnan(1957/1958 – 12 July 2019) was an Indian cinematographer working mainly inMalayalamfilms. He got National film award 2018 as best cinematographer for his work on Malayalam movieOolu.He won Kerala State Award for Best Cinematography 7 times[1](the most), equal withMankada Ravi Varma.Earlier he worked as a still photographer and then as an associate to cinematographer turned directorShaji N. Karun.[2]His important works includedDeshadanam(1996),Karunam(1999)Naalu Pennungal(2007),Veettilekkulla Vazhi(2010) andAkasathinte Niram(Color of Sky;2012). His films were screened at several prominent film festivals around the world including Cannes, Shanghai, Cairo, Montreal, Telluride, Jeonju, Toronto, Chicago, Rhode Island and Rotterdam. One of his works,Marana Simhasanam(English: "Throne of Death", French: "Le Trone de la mort", 1999), wonCaméra d'Or(Golden Camera Award) in theUn Certain Regardsection at the 1999Cannes Film Festival.Another filmVeyilmarangal(Trees under the sun) won Golden Goblet award for Outstanding Artistic achievement atShanghai International Film Festival2019. He worked on over 117 feature films and several documentaries and worked with some of the prominent Indian filmmakers includingAdoor Gopalakrishnan,Murali Nair,Shaji N. Karun,TV Chandran,Dr. Biju,JayarajandRenjith.[3]He mostly worked onarthousefilms and was known for his natural lighting styles. In a career spanning more than two decades, he worked with a number of young film makers, mostly in their maiden ventures.[4]FilmKalamandalam Hyderali2019, directed by Kiran G. Nath[5]was his last completed work as director of photography.
Early life
[edit]M. J. Radhakrishnan was born in Tholicode,Punalurlocated inKollamdistrict,Kerala.MJR was very passionate about photography in his teenage days.
Career
[edit]M. J. Radhakrishnan began his career as a still photographer. He worked as a still photographer on some films for whichShaji N Karunwas the cinematographer. Then he started working as an associate cinematographer under Shaji N Karun, who was a major influence in his life. His first independent work as a cinematographer wasMaamalakalkkapurathu(1988), directed by Ali Akbar.[3]FilmKalamandalam Hyderali2019, directed byKiran G. Nath[5]was his last completed work as director of photography.
Selected filmography
[edit]- 1988Mamalakalkkappurathu
- 1996Oru Neenda Yathra
- 1996Desadanam
- 1997Kaliyattam
- 1997Raajathanthram
- 1999Marana Simhasanam
- 1999Karunam
- 2001Pattiyude Divasam
- 2001Theerthadanam
- 2002Kannaki
- 2003Parinamam
- 2003Ek Alag Mausam
- 2003Sthithi
- 2004The Journey
- 2004Koottu
- 2005Makalkku
- 2006Pulijanmam
- 2007Thakarachenda
- 2007Naalu Pennungal
- 2007Ottakkayyan
- 2008Gulmohar
- 2008Atayalangal
- 2008Oru Pennum Randaanum
- 2008Thirakkatha
- 2008Vilapangalkkappuram
- 2009Samayam
- 2009Dr. Patient
- 2009Orkkuka Vallappozhum
- 2009Kerala Cafe (segment "Happy Journey" )
- 2009Madhyavenal
- 2010Nirakazhcha
- 2010Punyam Aham
- 2010Veettilekkulla Vazhi
- 2011Orma Mathram
- 2011Sengadal
- 2011Akasathinte Niram
- 2013Papilio Buddha
- 2014Perariyathavar
- 2015Birds With Large Wings
- 2015Ottaal
- 2016Pinneyum
- 2016Kaadu Pookkunna Neram
- 2016Shaanu
- 2017Painting Life
- 2017Viswasapoorvam Mansoor
- 2018Oolu
- 2018A for Apple
- 2018Appuvinte Sathyanweshanam
- 2019Netaji
- 2019Veyilmarangal(Trees under the sun)
- 2019Makudi
- 2019Kalamandalam Hyderali
- 2019Ashtamudi Couples
- 2019A for Apple
Awards
[edit]Kerala State Film Awards
[edit]- 1996:Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography-Deshadanam
- 1999: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography -Karunam
- 2007: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography -Adayalangal,Ottakkayyan
- 2008: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography -Bioscope
- 2010: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography -Veettilekkulla Vazhi
- 2011: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography -Akasathinte Niram
- 2016: Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography -Kaadu Pookkunna Neram
National Film Awards
[edit]Kerala State Television Awards
[edit]- 2014: Best Cinematographer -Thamaranoolu
International awards
[edit]- 2008:South Asian International Film Festival-Best Cinematographer -Bioscope[6]
- 2011:Zanzibar International Film Festival-SIGNIS Award for Cinematography -Veettilekkulla Vazhi[7]
- 2013:Oaxaca FilmFest-Global Feature Section- Outstanding achievement in Cinematography/Mención honorífica mejor fotografía -Papilio Buddha[8]
- 2015:Kazan International Film Festival, Russia -Best Cinematographer -Perariyathavar
- 2016:Indian International film festival Queensland, Australia -Best Cinematographer -Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
- 2017:Indian International film festival Queensland, Australia -Best Cinematographer -Sound of Silence (2017 film)
- 2017: Cincinnati Indian International film festival, Ohio, USA -Best Cinematographer -Painting Life2019
References
[edit]- ^"Tributes — MJ Radhakrishnan".www.cinematicillusions.com.16 July 2019.Retrieved20 July2019.
- ^"M.J. Radhakrishnan - Deep In Focus".www.webindia123.com.Retrieved19 August2014.
- ^ab"M J Radhakrishnan".www.en.msidb.org.Retrieved18 August2014.
- ^"His camera does the talking".feature.No. April. The Hindu. The Hindu. 11 April 2008.Retrieved18 August2014.
- ^abNagarajan, Saraswathy (9 January 2020)."Kiran G Nath's biopic on Kalamandalam Hyderali celebrates his grit".The Hindu.
- ^"M J Radhakrishnan gets a rare honor".No. November. bharath students. 4 November 2008.Retrieved19 August2014.
- ^"M. J. Radhakrishnan".www.imdb.com.imdb.Retrieved18 August2014.
- ^"Outstanding achievement in Cinematography".www.oaxacafilmfest.com.Retrieved19 August2014.