Bhimsingh Kannan (10 January 1951 – 13 June 2020) was an Indian cinematographer who worked in Tamil and Malayalam films. He was known for his association with Director Bharathiraja and was referred to as "Bharathirajavin Kangal" (Bharathiraja's Eyes).

Personal life

Kannan was the son of film-maker

A. Bhimsingh A. Bhimsingh or Bhim Singh (1924–1978) was an Indian filmmaker who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. Apart from Tamil, he made films in other languages that include 18 films in Hindi, 8 films in Telugu, 5 films in Malayalam and 1 film in ...

and the younger brother of editor

B. Lenin B. Lenin born as Bhimsingh Lenin is an Indian film editor, writer and director who works in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. The son of Tamil film maker A. Bhimsingh, Lenin entered the film industry as an assistant editor and went on to work i ...

. 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 Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with ''16 Vayathinile'', he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films. ...

Filmography

Tamil

* ''

Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral ''Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by A. Bhimsingh and written by Jayakanthan. Based on Jayakanthan's 1971 novel of the same name, the film stars Srikanth and Lakshmi, with Y. G. P., Nage ...

'' (1978) * ''

Nizhalgal ''Nizhalgal'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film co-written and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars primarily newcomers such as S. Rajasekar (credited as Rajasekaran), Raadhu (credited as Rohini), Ravi, Chandrasekhar and Suvi ...

'' (1980) * ''

Alaigal Oivathillai ''Alaigal Oivathillai'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Bharathiraja, from a story by Manivannan. The film stars two new debutants Karthik and Radha, while Thiagarajan, Silk Smitha and Kamala Kamesh ap ...

'' (1981) * '' Tik Tik Tik'' (1981) * ''

Kaadhal Oviyam ''Kadhal Oviyam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars Kannan, in his only major screen appearance, and Radha. It was released on 30 April 1982. Plot Sakthi was an orphan, born in te ...

'' (1982) * '' Valibamey Vaa Vaa'' (1982) * ''

Mann Vasanai ''Mann Vasanai'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring debutants Pandiyan and Revathi, with Vinu Chakravarthy, Ganthimathi, and Y. Vijaya in supporting roles, the film was a blockbuster, an ...

'' (1983) * '' Pudhumai Penn'' (1984) * ''

Muthal Mariyathai ''Muthal Mariyathai'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film produced, directed and co-written by Bharathiraja. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Radha, with Vadivukkarasi, newcomers Deepan and Ranjini, Janagaraj, Sathyaraj, ...

'' (1985) * ''

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary ''Oru Kaidhiyin Diary'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Bharathiraja and co-written by K. Bhagyaraj. The film stars Kamal Haasan. It was high financially successful and completed 175 day run in theatres bec ...

'' (1985) * ''

Kadalora Kavithaigal ''Kadalora Kavithaigal'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars Sathyaraj and Rekha, with Raja, Janagaraj and Kamala Kamesh in supporting roles. It is about transformation of a ruffian, ...

'' (1986) * ''

Vedham Pudhithu ''Vedham Pudhithu'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Bharathiraja. It is based on the play ''Saadhigal Illaiyadi Papa'' written by K. Kannan, who after this film came to be known as ''Vedham Pudhithu'' K ...

'' (1987) * ''

Kodi Parakuthu ''Kodi Parakkuthu'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by Bharathiraja. The film starred Rajinikanth, who worked with Bharathiraja nearly a decade after their last film ''16 Vayathinile'' (1977). Plot A mafia leader ...

'' (1988) * ''

Solla Thudikuthu Manasu ''Solla Thudikuthu Manasu'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil language romance film, directed by B. Lenin, starring Karthik and newcomer Priyasri . The film, produced by J. Ravi, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 19 February 1988. ...

'' (1988) * ''

Soora Samhaaram ''Soora Samhaaram'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Chitra Lakshmanan and written by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Kamal Haasan in the role of police officer, ACP Athi Veerapandiyan. The film was la ...

'' (1988) * ''

En Uyir Thozhan ''En Uyir Thozhan'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Bharathiraja. The film was released on 16 February 1990 with positive reviews but failed at box-office; however it garnered cult following. Plot The film revolves aroun ...

'' (1990) * ''

Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu ''Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Bharathiraja. This film marked the debut for supporting artist. Napoleon as well as leading actress, Sukanya. It was released on 15 March 1991. Plot This mov ...

'' (1991) * ''

Nadodi Thendral ''Nadodi Thendral'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film, directed by Bharathiraja and written by Sujatha. It stars Karthik and Ranjitha. The music was provided by Ilaiyaraaja. Featuring an international cast, the film ...

'' (1992) * '' Captain Magal'' (1993) * ''

Kizhakku Cheemayile ''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathiraja. It stars Vijayakumar, Raadhika and Napoleon, while Vignesh, Pandiyan, and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The film involves a touching sentimen ...

'' (1993) * ''

Karuththamma ''Karuthamma'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced and directed by Bharathiraja from a story by M. Rathnakumar. The film stars Raja, Rajashree and Maheswari, with Saranya, Periyar Dasan, Ponvannan, Vadivukkarasi, Vaani, Vad ...

'' (1994) * ''

Priyanka ''Priyanka'' is a popular female given name in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. It is a name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Priyankera' or 'Priyankara', meaning someone or something that is amiable, lovable, or makes you happy and the one who has lo ...

'' (1994) * ''

Pasumpon ''Pasumpon'' is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathiraja, starring Prabhu, Sivaji Ganesan, Sivakumar, Raadhika and Saranya Ponvannan. It was released on 14 April 1995. Plot For several years, Thangapandi is in feud ...

'' (1995) * ''

Senathipathi ''Senathipathi'' () is a 1996 Tamil language drama film directed by M. Rathnakumar, and also the script writer for films like ''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' (1993) and '' Karuthamma'' (1994). The film stars Sathyaraj in dual roles, along with Soundary ...

'' (1996) * ''

Kadal Pookkal ''Kadal Pookkal'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathiraja which stars Murali, Manoj Bharathiraja, Umashankari, Pratyusha and Sindhu Menon. The film was delayed several times before release but opened to critic ...

'' (2001) * ''

Looty ''Looty'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Parameswar. The film stars Sathyaraj in triple roles, Roja and Mumtaj. The film, produced by V. A. Durai, had musical score by Deva and was released on 14 January 2001 to mi ...

'' (2001) * ''

Kangalal Kaidhu Sei ''Kangalal Kaidhu Sei'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic thriller film written by Sujatha and directed by Bharathiraja. It stars Vaseegaran in the protagonist's role and marks Priyamani's debut in the Tamil cinema. It als ...

'' (2003) * ''

Vishwa Thulasi ''Vishwa Thulasi'' is a 2004 Tamil-language drama film directed by Sumathy Ram, starring Mammooty and Nandita Das. This film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraaja and M. S. Viswanathan. The film was notable for having a female direc ...

'' (2004) * '' Ayul Regai'' (2005) * '' Uliyin Osai'' (2011) * ''

Uchithanai Muharnthaal ''Uchithanai Muharnthaal'' is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Pugazhendhi Thangaraj and assisted by Prashanth Ramamurthy. The plot revolves around a 13-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil girl, portrayed by child actress Neenika. The film als ...

'' (2011)

Malayalam

* '' Rappadikalude Gatha'' (1978) * ''

Iniyaval Urangatte ''Iniyaval Urangatte'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. George. The film stars Sukumaran and Anuradha in the lead role. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast * Sukumaran *Anuradha Soundtrack The music was comp ...

'' (1978) * ''

Niram Marunna Nimishangal ''Niram Marunna Nimishangal'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan. The film stars Jayabharathi and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Jayabharathi *Sukumaran Soundtrack The music was compose ...

'' (1982) * ''

Vasudha ''Vasudha'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam film, directed by U. V. Babu and produced by SNM Pictures. The film stars Innocent, Rekha, Rajan P. Dev and Maniyanpilla Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Perumbavoor G. Raveendranat ...

'' (1992) * '' Oru Yathramozhi'' (1997)

Telugu

* '' Pagadala Padava'' (1979) * '' Kotha Jeevithalu'' (1981) * '' Seethakoka Chiluka'' (1981) * '' Aradhana'' (1987)

Hindi

*'' White Rainbow'' (2005) *''

Final Cut of Director ''Final Cut of Director'' is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film that was written and directed by Bharathiraja Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. ...

'' (2016)

Kannada

* ''

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Awards

He won the Shantaram Award for Best Cinematography for his work in ''

'' in 2001. He was also a recipient of the

Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil ( Kollywood) films. The list See also * Tamil cinema * Cinema of India The Cinema ...

twice for ''

'' (1981) and ''

'' (2004).

Death

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

Television

References

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners Malayalam film cinematographers Tamil film cinematographers 20th-century Indian photographers 21st-century Indian photographers Artists from Chennai Cinematographers from Tamil Nadu 1951 births 2020 deaths {{cinematographer-stub