Jeeva (director)

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Jeeva
Born
Jeevan

(1963-09-21)21 September 1963
Died26 June 2007(2007-06-26) (aged 43)
Other namesRahil Tanveer
Occupation(s)Director of Photography, Film director, Screenwriter
Years active1991–2007
Notable workAasai, Kadhalan, Indian, Vaali, Kushi, 12B, Run, Ullam Ketkumae, Unnale Unnale
SpouseAnees Tanveer

Jeeva (21 September 1963 – 26 June 2007) was an Indian filmmaker, cinematographer and film director in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam-language cinema. He was an established cinematographer in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Career[edit]

Jeeva started his career assisting cinematographer P. C. Sreeram in the films such as Nayakan, Agni Natchathiram, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Idhaya Thamarai, Gopura Vasalile and Meera.[1] He became an independent cinematographer in Priyadarshan's Malayalam film Abhimanyu (1991) starring Mohanlal and went on to film over 20 films including his own directorials. He was director Shankar's usual cinematographer in his early films such as Gentleman (1993), Kadhalan (1994) and Indian (1996). Jeeva's work in Shankar's Kadhalan fetched him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer. He had also collaborated several times with director Priyadarshan.

The four completed films he directed, namely 12B (2001), Run (Hindi version) (2004), Ullam Ketkumae (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007), have become blockbusters (except for Run).[2] He died after suffering acute cardiac arrest in Russia on 26 June 2007 at the age of 43. At the time of his death, he was busy with the final schedule of his latest film, Dhaam Dhoom (2008).[3]

Personal life[edit]

Jeeva was married to costume designer Anees Tanveer with whom he has two children.

Death[edit]

Jeeva died in Saint Petersburg, Russia, following a cardiac arrest, while working on his movie Dhaam Dhoom.[4]

Filmography[edit]

As director

Year Film Language Notes
2001 12B Tamil Debut film as Director
2004 Run Hindi
2005 Ullam Ketkumae Tamil
2007 Unnale Unnale Tamil
2008 Dhaam Dhoom Tamil Posthumous film

As cinematographer

Year Film Language Notes
1991 Abhimanyu Malayalam
1993 Gentleman Tamil
1994 The Gentleman Hindi
1994 Kadhalan Tamil
1995 Aasai Tamil
1996 Indian Tamil
1997 Ullaasam Tamil
1997 Chandralekha Malayalam
1998 Zor Hindi
1999 Vaali Tamil
2000 Kushi Tamil
2000 Snegithiye Tamil
2000 Hera Pheri Hindi
2001 12B Tamil
2001 Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar Hindi
2002 Run Tamil
2004 Run Hindi
2004 Hulchul Hindi
2005 Sandakozhi Tamil
2005 Sachien Tamil
2005 Ullam Ketkumae Tamil
2006 Bhagam Bhag Hindi
2007 Unnale Unnale Tamil
2007 Raakilipattu Malayalam
2008 Dhaam Dhoom Tamil Posthumously released film

As Still Photographer

Legacy[edit]

Actors, Cinematographers & Directors such as Srinath, Arjun Jena, N. K. Ekambaram, Gavemic U. Ary, Jeeva Shankar, K. A. Shakthivel & G. K. Manigandan had worked as assistant, associate directors & assistant cinematographers.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Rajitha. "My goal is to be different". Rediff. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Jeeva will live on…". The Hindu. 29 June 2007.
  3. ^ "Breaking News!". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 June 2007.
  4. ^ "Director Jeeva dead". The Hindu. 27 June 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.

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