Amit Roy

Amit Roy is an Indian cinematographer and film director who works primarily in Hindi cinema. He is known for his collaborations with directors such as Ram Gopal Varma and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. His credits include Sarkar, Sarkar Raj (2008), Animal (2023), and Deva (2025).

Roy began his career with Ishq Vishk (2003) and gained recognition for his work on Varma's political thrillers. He has also directed the film Running Shaadi (2017) and several television commercials.

Career Cinematography Roy made his debut as a cinematographer with the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk (2003), directed by Ken Ghosh. His work on Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar (2005), inspired by The Godfather, received attention for its use of low-angle shots and dramatic lighting. He continued collaborating with Varma on films including Aag (2007), Nishabd (2007), Darling (2007), and the sequel Sarkar Raj (2008).

In later years, Roy worked on Chittagong (2012), Love Aaj Kal (2020), and Dhokha: Round D Corner (2022). He shot part of Dunki (2023) before leaving due to creative differences. His cinematography for Animal (2023), directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and Deva (2025), directed by Rosshan Andrrews, has been noted in industry discussions.

Direction Roy directed the comedy-drama Running Shaadi (2017), starring Amit Sadh and Taapsee Pannu. He has also directed television commercials featuring actors such as Amitabh Bachchan.

As of 2025, Roy is set to direct Zamana Kya Kahega, a comedy scripted by Mudassar Aziz and starring Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, and Ammy Virk.

Filmography

As cinematographer Year Title Notes 2003 Ishq Vishk 2004 Shaadi Ka Laddoo Fida Dil Maange More 2005 Sarkar 2006 Darna Zaroori Hai 2007 Aag Nishabd Darling Dus Kahaniyaan 2008 Sarkar Raj 2010 Rann 2011 Dum Maaro Dum Shabri 2012 Chittagong 2013 Deewana Main Deewana 2020 Love Aaj Kal 2020-2022 She Web series2022 Ishq Express Web series Dhokha: Round D Corner 2023 Animal Dunki Partial cinematography 2025 Deva 2026 Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka Bangladeshi film Gandhari

As director Year Title Notes 2017 Running Shaadi Also co-writer TBA Zamana Kya Kahega Upcoming