B. Kannan

Bhimsingh Kannan 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".

Personal life

Kannan 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

Kannan was known for his recurrent association with Bharathiraja.

Filmography

Tamil

Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral Nizhalgal Alaigal Oivathillai Tik Tik Tik Kaadhal Oviyam Valibamey Vaa Vaa Mann Vasanai Pudhumai Penn Muthal Mariyathai Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Kadalora Kavithaigal Vedham Pudhithu Kodi Parakuthu Solla Thudikuthu Manasu Soora Samhaaram En Uyir Thozhan Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Knock-Out Nadodi Thendral Captain Magal Kizhakku Cheemayile Karuththamma Priyanka Pasumpon Senathipathi

Taj Mahal Kadal Pookkal Looty Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Vishwa Thulasi Ayul Regai Uliyin Osai
''Uchithanai Muharnthaal''

Malayalam

Rappadikalude Gatha Iniyaval Urangatte Niram Marunna Nimishangal Vasudha

''Oru Yathramozhi''

Telugu

Pagadala Padava Kotha Jeevithalu Seethakoka Chiluka

''Aradhana''

Hindi

White Rainbow
''Final Cut of Director''

Actor

;Films

Kangalal Kaidhu Sei as John Vaseegaran's family friend
Uliyin Osai as monk

;Television

Year	Title	Role	Channel	Language
2017–2018	Azhagu	Kannan	Sun TV	Tamil

Awards

He won the Shantaram Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Kadal Pookkal in 2001. He was also a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for [Best Cinematographer] twice for Alaigal Oivathillai and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei.

Death

Kannan died on 13 June 2020 at the age of 69 due to heart complications.