Debu Deodhar


Debu Deodhar was an Indian cinematographer who has been part of Indian cinema since 1972. His awards include the Maharashtra State Film Award, the Zee Gaurav Puraskar, and the Goa State award for outstanding cinematography for films such as Kairee and Daayraa.

Background

Debu Deodhar was born in a Marathi family. He graduated from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune with a specialisation in cinematography. He began work as a cinematographer in 1972 as an assistant cameraman. His 38-year career over more than twentyfive films culminated with his final film, Marmabandh. He was cinematographer for his wife's first-ever film, Lapandav, for which she won the National Film Award Silver Lotus for 'Best Marathi Feature Film'. He worked with her on every one of her films until his death in 2010.
Deodhar died at his residence in Mumbai, the evening of 1 September 2010 at the age of 62, after suffering from a severe lung disorder, and cancer. He was a "well-loved and much-respected professional, the condolence meet drawing a large number of actors and technicians. Actors like Vikram Gokhale, Sachin and Sonali Kulkarni also spoke on the occasion as did Jaya Bachchan who had a lump in her throat by the time she finished her little speech."

Career

Filmography

Lalkaar Shaque Gharaonda Khatta Meetha Unimaginable Shejari Shejari Gav Tas Changal Tinhisanja & Akriet Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen Prahaar: The Final Attack Lapandav Pehla Baghi Mahathma - Jyotibi Phule Bangarwadi Daayraa Common Man Sarkarnama Kairee Silsila Hai Pyar Ka Lekhru Dhyas Parva Lal Salaam Stumped Mr Lonely, Miss Lovely Pehchaan: The Face of Truth Shan Quest Maati Maay Jinki Re Jinki Savalee Antarnad Tinhisaanja

Recognition

Deodhar's work was shared as part of a retrospective tribute by International Film Festival of India during December 2010, celebrating eleven filmmakers whose works "made them unforgettable chapters of Indian cinema."