Attar Singh Saini
Attar Singh Saini is a cinematographer based in Mumbai, India. He has been working in the Indian film industry in Mumbai for the last twenty one years. His lighting is lyrical and every composition tells a tale of emotions. Saini has graduated from Film & TV Institute of India, Pune in 1992, which is one of premier film schools of Asia.
Career
He started his career as assistant cameraman in the a feature film called 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' and his own 1st feature film as a Cinematographer is 7½ Phere feature film, later he did numerous films.
Films
Saini’s film releases include:
| Name | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate (2005 film) | 2005 | Spice Team & Inspired Movies UK |
| 7½ Phere | 2005 | Epitome prod. |
| Darna Zaroori Hai | 2006 | K. Sera Sera Productions |
| Dil Diya Hai | 2006 | - |
| Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | 2007 | U TV Motion Pictures |
| Summer 2007 | 2008 | Atul Production |
| Victory (2009 film) (shot partially) | 2009 | Ajitpal Mangat & Manmohan Shethi |
| Fruit and Nut (film) | 2009 | Viacom Studio 18 |
| Radio (2009 film) | 2009 | Plus Entertainment |
| Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | 2010 | Warner Bros. & Nikhil Advani production |
| Buddha in a Traffic Jam | 2011 | Friday Night Productions |
| Hate Story | 2012 | ASA Production |
| Khiladi 786[1] | 2012 | Eros, Hari Om & HR Prod. |
Commercials for the industry's biggest brands:
- Taj Hotel Palace series
- Binani Cement
- Indo farm tractors
- Surf Excel
- Pepsodent
- Whisper
- Clinic All Clear
- Hyundai Santro
- Sun Feast Biscuit
- Britannia biscuit
- XXX condoms
- Godrej Shaving Cream
- Vicks vaporizer
- Rexona Deo
- Sagem mobile
- Hair care oil
Feature film Chocolate has earned critical acclaim for its cinematography, few quote from critics are as follow. Saini has also been a member for the jury for the Indian Television Academy Awards 2009.
Awards and distinction
- Critics reviews of the feature film Chocolate. "Fantastically served by the cameraman Attar Singh Saini (take a bow Please)" - Khalid Mohamed, DNA, dated 18/09/05
- Film has a crisp look throughout courtesy cinematographer (Attar Singh Saini) - Indiagalitz
- Cinematography (Attar Singh Saini) is splendid. The ˜winter look" of London has been captured with Elan. Film bears rich look throughout - Taran Adarsh, 16th Sep.2005, India FM
- Attar Singh Saini has managed to give a true international look throughout the movie with his cinematography exploited - Vikash Mohan, Movie talkies.com
- The visual brilliance (cinematography) Attar Singh Saini - Whyte Space & The Hindu Madras
- Attar Singh Saini is marvelous - Chkarshift King, Sktees
- The film score in one area... the look, it has an ultra modern feel - Nikhat Kazmi, Times of India, Dated 18/09/05
- Jury Member for ITA awards 2004 & 2009
- Indian Television Academy, Best Videography Award, 2003 for Television Series : Kashmeer. Producer : Contiloe Films for Star Plus.
References
http://www.sify.com/movies/chocolate-review-bollywood-13941564.html