Dwarka Divecha

Dwarka Divecha (Dwarkadas Divecha, March 19, 1918 – January 5, 1978) was an Indian actor^[1][2] and cinematographer.^[3]

Early life

Divecha was born in Mumbai, India.

Career

Divecha worked as a cameraman^[4] and cinematographer^[5] on about 30 movies. In 1955 he won a Filmfare Best Photographer in Black and White award for his work on the film Yasmin.^[6][7]

In 1960 he acted in the film Singapore.

His best known film is Sholay, in which he was also involved in creating the sets^[8] and special effects.^[9] The film has since been re-released in 3D.^[10][11] The film was a box office hit, and critics agreed that the quality of the photography contributed to its success.^[12][13][14]

Divecha died on January 5, 1978.^[15]

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^[16]
• 1953 Jeewan Jyoti (Director of photography)
• 1953 Dil-E-Nadaan
• 1955 Baap Re Baap
• 1955 Yasmin
• 1958 Do Phool (Photography)
• 1958 Solva Saal (Director of photography)
• 1959 Chhoti Bahen
• 1961 Sasural
• 1962 China Town
• 1962 Professor^[17]
• 1963 Hamrahi (Photography)
• 1964 Beti Bete (as Dwaraka Divecha)
• 1966 Daadi Maa
• 1966 Dil Diya Dard Liya (director of photography)^[18]
• 1966 Amrapali
• 1968 Jhuk Gaya Aasman
• 1969 Jeene Ki Raah
• 1969 Prince (Photography)
• 1970 Khilona (Director of photography - as Dwaraka Divecha)
• 1971 Lal Patthar (Photography)
• 1974 Manoranjan (Director of photography)
• 1975 Sholay (Director of photography)^[10][19]
• 1976 Udhar Ka Sindur (Director of photography)
• 1978 Trishna (Director of photography - as late Dwarka Divecha)