About Sivan
Lived 1932 – 2021 (aged 89). Sivan was an Indian cinematographer and film director.
Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Sivan (14 May 1932 – 24 June 2021) was an Indian cinematographer and film director known for his works in Malayalam cinema. Sivan won the national film award three times. He was the first government press photographer in Travancore and Thiru-Kochi. He was the father of Sangeeth Sivan, Santhosh Sivan and Sanjeev Sivan.
Sivan was the still photographer of national award-winning Malayalam film Chemmeen (1966). Some of his popular films are Abhayam (1991), Yagam (1982), Oru Yathra (1999), Keshu (2009), Kochu Kochu Mohangal (1998) and Kilivathil (2008).
Early life Sivan was the second child of Padeettathil Gopalapillai and Bhavaniamma in Harippad. He was the second amongst their six children. His full name was Sivasankaran Nair.
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Who was Sivan?
Indian cinematographer and director
When was Sivan born?
Sivan was born on 14 May 1932 in Haripad.
When did Sivan die?
Sivan died on 24 June 2021 in Thiruvananthapuram.
What was Sivan's occupation?
Sivan was a cinematographer and film director.
What nationality was Sivan?
Sivan was Indian.
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· DBpedia: Sivan (cinematographer)
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