Dwarka Divecha (Dwarkadas Divecha, March 19, 1918 – January 5, 1978) was an Indian

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and actor.

Early life

Divecha was born in

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, India.

Career

Divecha worked as a cameraman and cinematographer on about 30 movies. In 1955 he won a

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Best Photographer in Black and White award for his work on the film '' Yasmin''. In 1960 he acted in the film ''

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''. His best known film is ''

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'', in which he was also involved in creating the sets and special effects. The film has been since re-released in 3D. The film was a box office hit, and critics agreed that the quality of the photography contributed to its success. Divecha died on January 5, 1978.

Major camerawork and cinematography

*1943 ''Sanjog'' *1944 ''Ratan'' *1948 ''Nai Reet'' *1949 ''Dillagi'' (as Dwarkadas Divecha) *1949 ''Paras'' *1949 ''Jeet'' (as Dwarkadas Divecha, photography) *1950 ''Dastan'' *1953 ''Jeewan Jyoti'' (Director of photography) *1953 ''

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'' *1955 ''Baap Re Baap'' *1955 ''Yasmin'' *1958 ''Do Phool'' (Photography) *1958

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(Director of photography) *1959 ''

Chhoti Bahen ''Chhoti Bahen'' () is a 1959 Indian Hindi-language film that stars Nanda in the title role, Balraj Sahni and Rehman. It is a remake of the 1952 Tamil film '' En Thangai''. Plot Rajendra lives a poor lifestyle along with his younger colleg ...

'' *1961 '' Sasural'' *1962 ''China Town'' *1962 ''Professor'' *1963 '' Hamrahi'' (Photography) *1964 ''Beti Bete'' (as Dwaraka Divecha) *1966 '' Daadi Maa'' *1966 ''

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'' (director of photography) *1966 ''

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'' *1968 ''

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'' *1969 ''

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'' *1969 ''

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'' (Photography) *1970 ''Khilona'' (Director of photography - as Dwaraka Divecha) *1971 ''

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'' (Photography) *1974 ''

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'' (Director of photography) *1975 ''

'' (Director of photography) *1976 ''

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'' (Director of photography) *1978 ''Trishna'' (Director of photography - as late Dwarka Divecha)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Divecha, Dwarka 1918 births 1978 deaths Indian cinematographers Indian film actors