S. Ramachandra
Ramachandra at the filming of Gulabi Talkies, 2006
Born(1948-11-16)16 November 1948
Died10 January 2011(2011-01-10) (aged 62)
EducationFTII Graduate in Cinematography
OccupationCinematographer
Awards

Shivaramaiah Ramachandra Aithal (Kannada: ಶಿವರಾಮಯ್ಯ ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರ ಐತಾಳ; 16 November 1948  10 January 2011),[2] popularly known as S. Ramachandra, was a National Award winning Indian cinematographer. In 2006, he was honoured with Lifetime Contribution to Kannada Cinema Award at the Karnataka State Film Awards. He was recognised as a gifted cinematographer and as a force behind the offbeat films in Kannada cinema.[3]

Career

After securing fifth rank in the Pre-University Course, Ramachandra went to the National Film and Television Institute in Pune to learn Cinematography. Upon returning he worked as the Assistant Cameraman for U.M.N. Sharif, who shot Vamsha Vriksha directed by Girish Karnad and B.V. Karanth. It was during the shooting of Vamsha Vriksha that P.V. Nanjaraja Urs, who identified Ramachandra's talent, asked him to work for his feature film "Sankalpa" which was Ramachandra's first venture as an Independent Cinematographer.[2] He later worked with B.V. Karanth for the Award Winning film Chomana Dudi.[1] He also worked in commercial films with directors like Nagabharana and K.V.Jayaram.[1]

S. Ramachandra's work in films directed by Girish Kasaravalli brought him accolades. His association with Girish Kasaravalli began with the National Award winning film Ghatashradhdha. Later he worked on Akramana, Mane, Kraurya, Naayi Neralu, Hasina and Gulabi Talkies.[1]

Professional

He was the President of Karnataka Cinematographer's Association for nearly a decade, where he worked to secure the future of Cinematographers of the Kannada Film Industry[4]

He was a founding member of Chitrasamuha, a filmmakers' platform for appreciation of cinema aesthetics and he remained an active contributor until his death.[4]

Critical acclaim

Following quotes are about S. Ramachandra and his work.

"Ramachandra was the founding stone of the new wave of cinema. He worked enthusiastically with new directors."

"He did not profess an alternate cinema openly but supported a large number of filmmakers to look for alternate ways of making cinema both in content and construction."

N. Vidyashankar, Festival Director, Bangalore International Film Festival[6]

"He remained dedicated to the cause of the New Wave in Kannada cinema and was instrumental in positioning Karnataka on the world map of meaningful cinema. He facilitated many young film-makers and first-time producers to meet each other on a common platform, willingly sharing his technical expertise and accumulated experience with them. Among the 70-odd films that he authored with his camera, he must have been responsible for no less than 40 debutant directors."

G.S. Bhaskar, noted Cinematographer[4]

Awards

Death

S. Ramachandra was suffering from cancer. He was admitted to the Bangalore Institute of Oncology where he was pronounced dead on 10 January 2011.[3]

Chitra Varsha: Cinematography of Ramachandra, a year long festival of his films was organised by Chitra Samuha and K. V. Subbanna Aptha Samuha in 2011.[7]

At least one film 'Thallana' is dedicated to him.[8]

Filmography

Television

YearFilmLanguageOther notes
1987Malgudi DaysHindiCinematographer
1991Swami and Friends (part 1)HindiCinematographer [9]
1988Stone Boy (TV Series)HindiCinematographer
2002Ondu Saavina Sutta (Tele Film)KannadaCinematographer
2002Sakshi (Tele Film)KannadaScreenwriter, director, cinematographer[10]
2003Grihabhanga (TV Series)KannadaCinematographer

Films

An incomplete list of S. Ramachandra's Films also highlights his association with Award winning Films

YearFilmDirector(s)Other notes
1972Vamsha VrikshaB.V. Karanth & Girish KarnadAssociate Cameraman
1972SankalpaP.V. Nanjaraja UrsWinner : Karnataka State Film Award for Best Cinematographer[4]
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film
1974KankanaM.B.S. PrasadNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
1975Chomana DudiB.V. KaranthNational Film Award for Best Feature Film
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film
1976PallaviP. LankeshNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film
1976Rushya ShringaV.R.K. PrasadWinner : National Film Award for Best Cinematography
Winner : Karnataka State Film Award for Best Cinematographer
1977GhatashraddhaGirish KasaravalliNational Film Award for Best Feature Film
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film
1978GrahanaT.S. NagabharanaWinner : Karnataka State Film Award for Best Cinematographer (B&W)
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film
1978Geejagana GooduT.S. Ranga
1978HombisiluGeethapriya
1978Malaya MakkaluK. Shivaram Karanth
1978Parasangada GendethimmaMaruthi Shivram
1979AkramanaGirish Kasaravalli
1979Dange Edda MakkaluP. Vadiraj
1979Nammamana SoseP. Vadiraj
1980Bangarada JinkeT.S. Nagabharana
1980Vathsalya PathaA. S. R. Rao
1980SangeethaChandrashekhara Kambara
1981JaalaS. Ranganath
1981Chadurida ChitragaluN. T. Jayaram Reddy
1983Banker MargayyaT.S. NagabharanaNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
1983AnveshaneT.S. Nagabharana
1983GandharvagiriN. S. Dhananjaya (Datthu)
1983Mududida Tavare AralithuK. V. Jayaram
1983Nyaya GeddituJoe Simon
1983PremayuddhaT.S. Nagabharana
1983SimhasanaC. R. Simha
1984Olave BadukuK. V. Jayaram
1986Prema JaalaJoe Simon
1987Huli HebbuliVijay
1987AvastheKrishna Masadi
1987Nyayakke ShiksheSrinivas
1987RomanchanaG S Panicker
1987SampradayaMaster Hirannayya
1988Bhujangayyana DashavatharaLokeshNargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration
1988AasphotaT.S. NagabharanaKarnataka State Film Award for Best Film
1988MathrudevobhavaN. S. Dhananjaya (Datthu)
1989Hongkongnalli Agent AmarJoe Simon
1989Singari BangariChandrahasa Alva
1990Santha Shishunala SharifaT.S. Nagabharana
1990SwamiShankar Nag[9]
1991ManeGirish KasaravalliWinner : Karnataka State Film Award for Best Cinematographer
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
1991Ek GharGirish KasaravalliLanguage : Hindi
1992 Undoo Hoda Kondoo HodaNagathihalli Chandrashekar
1993KadambariKodlu Ramakrishna
1994Yarigu HelbediKodlu Ramakrishna
1995Nilukada NakshatraKodlu Ramakrishna
1995KrauryaGirish KasaravalliNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
1996JananiSrivathsa Ranganath
1996PoojaBharathi Shankar
1997Gangavva GangamaayiVasant Mokashi[9]
1998The Out HouseLeslie Carvalho[9]
1999DeveeriKavitha LankeshKarnataka State Film Award for Best Film
1999Kanooru HeggadithiGirish KarnadNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
2001AlemariKavita Lankesh[9]
2003ArthaB. SureshKarnataka State Film Award for Best Film
2004HasinaGirish KasaravalliNational Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Social film
2004BeruP. SheshadriNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
2004PravahaP. R. Ramadas NaiduKarnataka State Film Award for Best Social film
2005Naayi NeraluGirish KasaravalliKarnataka State Film Award for Best Film
2005MukhamukhiN. Sudarshan
2006Banada NeraluUmashankar SwamyKarnataka State Film Award for Best Social film
2007Gulabi TalkiesGirish KasaravalliNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Film
2008VimukthiP. SheshadriNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada
2008Moggina JadeP. R. Ramadas Naidu
2008Haaru HakkiyaneriA. N. Prasanna
2009DaatuK. Shivarudraiah
2009MukhaputaRoopa IyerKarnataka State Film Award for Best Social film
2009Karavali HudugiKodlu Ramakrishna
2010Gandhi SmilesKrish Joshi
2010Beli Mattu HolaP. R. Ramdasa Naidu
2010HejjegaluP. R. Ramadas Naidu
2010PrarthaneSadashiva Shenoy

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