Debu Deodhar was an Indian cinematographer who has been part of Indian cinema since 1972. His awards include the Maharashtra State Film Award, the

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, and the Goa State award for outstanding cinematography for films such as '' Kairee'' (1999) and '' Daayraa'' (1996).

Background

Debu Deodhar graduated from Film and Television Institute of India,

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with a specialization in cinematography. He began work as a cinematographer in 1972 as an assistant

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. His 38-year career over more than twentyfive films culminated with his final film, ''Marmabandh'' (2010). He was cinematographer for his wife's first-ever film, '' Lapandav'' (1993), for which she won the

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Silver Lotus for 'Best Marathi Feature Film'. He worked with her on every one of her films until his death in 2010. Debu Deodhar died at his residence in

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, the evening of 1 September 2010 at the age of 62, after suffering from a severe lung disorder, and

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. He was a "well-loved and much-respected professional, the condolence meet drawing a large number of actors and technicians. Actors like

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, Sachin and

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also spoke on the occasion as did

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who had a lump in her throat by the time she finished her little speech."

Career

Filmography

* ''

Lalkaar ''Lalkar'' (Challenge) is a 1972 Indian Hindi-language war action film produced and directed by Ramanand Sagar. It was adapted from a Hindi novel Sagar had written, called "Lalkar". The film had music composed by Kalyanji Anandji and the lyrici ...

'' (The Challenge) (1972) (as Deodhar) * ''

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'' (1976) (as S.D. Deodhar) * ''

Gharaonda ''Gharaonda'' (''The Nest'') is a 1977 Hindi drama film, produced and directed by Bhimsain. The film stars Amol Palekar, Zarina Wahab, Shreeram Lagoo and Jalal Agha. The music is by Jaidev. Plot ''Gharonda'' explores the lives of Sudip (Amol P ...

'' (The Nest) (1977) * ''

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'' (1981) (as S.D. Deodhar) * '' Unimaginable'' (as S.D. Deodhar) (1981) * '' Shejari Shejari'' (1981) * '' Gav Tas Changal'' (1981) * '' Tinhisanja & Akriet'' (1981) * '' Thodasa Roomani Ho Jaayen'' (1990) * '' Prahaar: The Final Attack'' (1991) * '' Lapandav'' (1993) * '' Pehla Baghi Mahathma - Jyotibi Phule'' (1993 TV movie) * ''

Bangarwadi ''Bangarwadi'' ( mr, बनगरवाडी) is a Marathi film directed by Amol Palekar. It is based on an eponymous novel written by Vyankatesh Madgulkar and published in 1955. It is the story of a young school teacher and his experiences in ...

'' (''The Village Had No Walls'') (1995) * '' Daayraa'' (''The Square Circle'') (1996) * '' Common Man'' (1997 TV movie) * ''

Sarkarnama ''Sarkarnama'' is an Indian Marathi cinema, Marathi film directed by Shravani Deodhar released in India in 1998. This movie is famous for the powerful performances of Dilip Prabhavalkar and Yashwant Dutt as political rivals. Plot The film revol ...

'' (1998) * '' Kairee'' (''The Raw Mango'') (1999) * ''

Silsila Hai Pyar Ka ''Silsila Hai Pyar Ka'' is a 1999 Hindi romance film directed by Shrabani Deodhar and starring Karishma Kapoor, Chandrachur Singh and Danny Denzongpa. The cast includes Shakti Kapoor, Alok Nath, Johnny Lever, Aruna Irani, Tiku Talsania, Dina Pat ...

'' (1999) * '' Lekhru'' (''The Child'') (2000) * '' Dhyas Parva'' (2001) * '' Lal Salaam'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2003) * '' Mr Lonely, Miss Lovely'' (2004) * '' Pehchaan: The Face of Truth'' (2005) * '' Shan'' (2006) * '' Quest'' (2006) * '' Maati Maay'' (''A Grave Keeper's Tale'') (2006) * '' Jinki Re Jinki'' (2007) * '' Savalee'' (2007) * '' Antarnad'' (2008) * '' Tinhisaanja'' (2009) * '' Marmabandh'' (Bonds of Heart) (2010)

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." * 1993, won RAPA award for 'Best Photography' for '' Pehla Baghi Mahathma - Jyotibi Phule'' * 1995, won Maharashtra State Film Award for cinematography for ''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Deodhar, Debu 1948 births 2010 deaths Hindi film cinematographers Hindi-language film directors Artists from Pune 20th-century Indian film directors Film directors from Maharashtra Cinematographers from Maharashtra