Jeeva (director)
| Jeeva | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jeevan 21 September 1963 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 26 June 2007 |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, cinematographer |
| Years active | 1991–2007 |
Jeeva (born as Jeevan in 21 September 1963 – 26 June 2007) was an Indian cinematographer and film director in Tamil cinema.[1]
Career
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.[2] He became an independent cinematographer in the 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.[3] 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).[4] The film was completed by his assistant, Manikandan, his wife Anees Tanveer and his mentor cinematographer P. C. Sreeram. He is survived by his wife, Anees and two children, Sana Mariam and Aalia.
Personal life
Jeeva was married to costume designer Anees Tanveer with whom he has two children. Jeeva converted to Islam upon marriage. Director Vasanth was his brother-in-law.[5]
Filmography
- As director
| Year | Title | Cast | Noted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12B | Shaam, Simran, Jyothika, Suniel Shetty | Also cinematographer |
| 2004 | Run | Vijay Raaz, Bhumika Chawla | Also cinematographer |
| 2005 | Ullam Ketkumae | Shaam, Asin, Laila, Arya, Pooja | Also cinematographer |
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | Vinay, Sadha, Tanisha Mukherjee | Also cinematographer |
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | Jayam Ravi, Kangana Ranaut, Lakshmi Rai | Also cinematographer Posthumous film |
- As cinematographer
- Abhimanyu (Malayalam; 1991)
- Gentleman (1993)
- Kadhalan (1994)
- Aasai (1995)
- Indian (1996)
- Ullaasam (1997)
- Chandralekha (Malayalam; 1997)
- Vaali (1999)
- Kushi (2000)
- Snegithiye (2000)
- Hera Pheri (Hindi; 2000)
- Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (Hindi; 2001)
- Run (2002)
- Sandakozhi (2005)
- Sachien (2005)
- Bhagam Bhag (Hindi; 2006)
Death
Director Jeeva passed away in St.Petersberg, Russia, following cardiac arrest.
References
- ↑ "டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்!".
- ↑ Rajitha. "My goal is to be different". Rediff. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ↑ "Jeeva will live on…". 29 June 2007 – via The Hindu.
- ↑ "Page Not Found".
- ↑ "Director Jeeva passes away". Behind Woods.