Debu Deodhar

Debu Deodhar was an Indian cinematographer who has been part of Indian cinema since 1972. His awards include the Maharashtra State Film Award, the Zee Gaurav Puraskar, and the Goa State award for outstanding cinematography for films such as Kairee and Daayraa (1996).

Background Debu Deodhar was born in a Marathi family. He graduated from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune with a specialisation in cinematography. He began work as a cinematographer in 1972 as an assistant cameraman. His 38-year career over more than twentyfive films culminated with his final film, Marmabandh (2010).

Deodhar died at his residence in Mumbai, the evening of 1 September 2010 at the age of 62, after suffering from a severe lung disorder, and cancer.

Career Filmography

Lalkaar (The Challenge) (1972) (as Deodhar) Shaque (1976) (as S.D. Deodhar) Gharaonda (The Nest) (1977) Khatta Meetha (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 (The Village Had No Walls) (1995) Daayraa (The Square Circle) (1996) Common Man (1997 TV movie) Sarkarnama (1998) Kairee (The Raw Mango) (1999) Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (1999) Lekhru (The Child) (2000) Dhyas Parva (2001) Lal Salaam (2002) Stumped (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 Bangarwadi